Who is Eric Nyamor?
| Brief | Erihii Nyamor (aka Eric) keeps things grounded and real while being one of the team’s biggest dreamers. His anime-influenced art adds both vibrance and credibility to the project. Since the launch, he’s played a key role in artistic and character development. |
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| Core Personality Traits & Values | Eric combines his passion for storytelling with a strong belief in the transformative power of art. He’s both a visionary and a collaborator, using creativity to connect and inspire. |
| Archetype | The Creator |
| Motto | "No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goals." |
| Collaboration Background | Erihii has been creating dynamic art and characters for as long as he can remember. His recent projects include collaborations with the Nashville Black Market and illustrations for children's books across Tennessee. |
| Latest Work | Linked below you'll find Erihii's Instagram for the latest on work and appearances. Further info can also be found on his "I Can Draw" website. The Yas x Yen IG is a production journal of Nyamor's graphic novel in progress. |
The Call to Adventure: Eric’s Early Journey
Erihii Nyamor, born in Grand Rapids to Nigerian parents, discovered his love for art at an early age. His passion for drawing often got him into trouble, but it was his unwavering determination to create that set him apart.
From sketching his early characters to collaborating with authors and local creatives, Erihii’s journey as an artist was always fueled by his vibrant imagination and desire to inspire through his work.
Trials and Triumphs: Erihii’s Rise
As Erihii continues his artistic journey, he stands at the threshold of a new chapter. Having faced the trials and tribulations that shaped his path, he is now more determined than ever to push the boundaries of his creativity. His work, infused with a blend of cultural pride and imaginative flair, continues to inspire those around him.
With each new project, Erihii not only hones his craft but also empowers others to find their own artistic voice. His journey has been one of growth, resilience, and transformation, but the ultimate adventure lies ahead—one where he fully realizes his potential and leaves an enduring legacy in the creative world.
The Final Ascent: Erihii’s Path to Legacy
Erihii now stands at the threshold of a new chapter. After facing the trials that shaped his path, he’s more determined than ever to push his creative limits. His work, rich with cultural pride and imagination, continues to inspire.
With each project, Erihii sharpens his craft and empowers others to discover their artistic voice. His journey has been one of growth and resilience, but the greatest adventure lies ahead—where he fully realizes his potential and leaves a lasting legacy.
Let’s Collaborate!
Yaz x Yen is Erihii's current graphic novel project.
Yas is an emo angel from Paradise. Unlike most angels, she’s a badass. She cusses, listens to metal, and loves dark clothing.
Yen is a demon from the Phantom Realm. Unlike most demons, she’s a softie. She’s kind, likes fairies, and loves sunflowers.
Sunflowers do not grow in the Phantom Realm, so Yen goes to Purgatory to pick some. There, she meets Yas, and the two form an unlikely bond.
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Who is John Golden?
| Summary Traits | John is a master illustrator who can take any transform any idea into illustrative magic. He is the owner of his own independent art studio, the Mortal Mirror Studio, and he was one of the early participating artists for Made Collaborative, his art featured in both Issues 1 and 2 of the Back of the Yards comic series. |
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| Core Personality Traits & Values | John is smart, creative and always open for a new challenge. He hails from the great state of New York, moved to the windy city of Chicago, ending up where he is today in the mountain tops of Colorado, where he continues to apply his creativity to new creative projects. And if you'd like to collaborate with him, just hit the "Let's Collaborate" button on the left to start the conversation! |
| Archetype | The Magician |
| Motto | TBD |
| John's Projects | TBD |
| Debut | John started working with Jimmy Briseno and Manny Dominguez in the very early days of this Made Collaborative project back in 2014, during initial meetings with youth in the after school programs of Chicago. |
Introduction to John Ashton Golden
[Background on John, plus education and credentials. Include John’s art to further promote his work.]
[TBD - Links to John's sites and other works/projects to be inserted]
More space for John to introduce his interests and projects, etc.
And Then Came Made Collaborative and a New Comic, the Back fo the Yards!
REVISE TO INCORPORATE JOHN’S WORK ON THE PROJECT MORE SPECIFICALLY. It was by way of Chicago’s community of comic creators that Len crossed paths with Jimmy Briseno, founder of the Made Collaborative project. The two met for coffee in Logan Square during what turned out to be Len’s final week in Chi-Town. Great changes were afoot in Len’s life at the time — he was about to relocate to Los Angeles.
Even so, Jimmy’s pitch captivated him:
Made Collaborative is a social entrepreneurship enterprise that uses the magic of comics and storytelling to empower urban youth and give them a voice.
Len loved the idea because comic books had provided him so much purpose and direction; this was an opportunity to share that with others. When Len and Jimmy concluded their first meeting with a handshake, it was the beginning of a prosperous partnership and a beautiful friendship.
Let’s Collaborate! [WORK WITH JOHN TO CREATE A GOOGLE FORM THAT TARGETS HIS OWN PROJECTS AND INTERESTS AND SOLICITS OTHERS TO HELP/COLLABORATE, ETC.]
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| Brief | Storyteller, troublemaker and a native son of Chicago, Len Kody serves as the Creative Director and Chief of Marketing for the Made Collaborative Studio. Professionally, Len's career has seen many moons and seasons, including six years as a public school English Teacher in both Chicago and LA. |
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| Core Personality Traits & Values | Made Collaborative's mission marries Len's most ardent aspirations with his prolific passions. He's a crusader and a creator who believes in the power of comics and creativity to change the world. |
| Archetype | The Magician |
| Motto | “I can do this all day.” |
| Collaboration Background | As a writer, Len has been collaborating to create comics for casual consumption since he was a kid. His recent efforts include Chicago: 1968 (with Tony Maldonado) and Master Jesus (with Steve Bialik). |
| Debut | Project founder Jimmy Briseno tapped Len shortly after Made Collaborative's initial outreach to urban youth. |
A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Man
Len Kody was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, not far from the real Back of the Yards neighborhood. He was 8 years old when his late mother bought him Marvel Tales #227 off the spinner rack at a 7-Eleven. It was a Spider-Man story written by Stan Lee with Todd McFarlane art on the cover.
The comic’s action-packed interior illustrations and Stan Lee’s wise-cracking dialog immediately captivated young Len Kody. It changed the course of his life forever.
Creative Explorations
How does one become a comic book writer when they grow up? Len didn’t know. But he knew that was what he wanted. Through determination and quite a bit of good luck, Len actually snagged his first professional writing gig before graduating high school.
He continued pursuing comics work during and after college. Ultimately, his master’s degree in Journalism was more a follow-up than preparation for creating content and putting it out there. By writing, producing and promoting his own comics, Len learned about web-presence and graphic storytelling from the school of hard knocks–he just did it and saw what worked.
As a young adult, he partnered with a number of local Chicago-area artists and plugged into a nationwide community of creators.
The Birth of 'Back of the Yards'
It was by way of Chicago’s community of comic creators that Len crossed paths with Jimmy Briseno, founder of the Made Collaborative project. The two met for coffee in Logan Square.
Jimmy’s pitch captivated him:
Made Collaborative is a social entrepreneurship enterprise that uses the magic of comics and storytelling to empower urban youth and give them a voice.
Len loved the idea because comic books had provided him so much purpose and direction; this was an opportunity to share that with others. When Len and Jimmy concluded their first meeting with a handshake, it was the beginning of a prosperous partnership and a beautiful friendship.
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The hardscrabble, DIY world of independent comic books taught Len everything he knows about graphic storytelling and marketing from the school of hard knocks–he just did it and saw what worked.
A couple of his recent efforts include Chicago: 1968 (with Tony Maldonado), a political drama about the Democratic National Convention, and Master Jesus (with Steve Bialik), a metaphysical martial arts epic.
Click below to collaborate with Len on his creative projects. You can provide constructive feedback and join the conversation.
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| Brief | Welcome to the Made Collaborative Studio! This Studio Card #2 represents your first step on a creative journey with us. We begin this collaborative virtual studio just as it began in a classroom in the West Side of Chicago years ago - by providing you with an opportunity to create your own original comic character(s). |
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| Scope | As you might expect, creative collaboration is at the heart of the Made Collaborative Studio. We believe in sharing stories, intertwining ideas and giving a voice to participating urban youth and collaborators like you. ALL OF YOUR STORIES MATTER. And that's why we begin this virtual journey with the creation of your own original character, some of which may be including in our Back of the Yards comic series! |
| This & That | The most intriguing submissions to this and all of our Studio Card may highlighted on our website. We'll showcase them on our "This & That" blog. And a few of you may also be invited to take part in one of our regular Zoom workshop sessions to further develop selected characters. |
Every Great Story
Begins With a Great Character
Welcome to the Made Collaborative Studio! And we begin in the same manner this project began years ago in a classroom in the West Side of Chicago – creating original characters.
Got a great idea for a comic book character? You can submit here it to the Made Collaborative Studio and the most eye-catching ideas may be chosen for further development with our team of creative professionals. Some crazy characters may even appear in future issues of the Back of the Yards comic!
We will walk you through this process below, but first, for a little creative inspiration to help set the collaborative stage, we present to you a few great character introductions from the big screen! …
Creating Characters - An Overview
We begin this modest virtual collaboration platform in the same manner this project began years ago in a classroom in the West Side of Chicago – creating original characters. The Made Collaborative project started as a small but ambitious after-school arts program headed by our founder, Jimmy Briseno, with a group of high school students on the West Side of Chicago. Jimmy frequently recalls the pivotal moment when one young person boldly proclaimed:
“I have an idea, and it’s going to be great!”
From there, the intrepid student began to develop the character of Andre Davis. His classmates joined in, creating characters of their own, like Tamia Parker and Russell Patterson. These ever-so-humble beginnings are what helped launch the Made Collaborative Studio and our inaugural comic book series–Back of the Yards.
Now, we invite artists and writers of all levels to join us on this shared journey by creating an original comic character of your own! There are many methods to create a memorable character, and there are some tried and true techniques. Some authors and artists choose to base their characters on people they already know, like a family member, one of their friends, or even themselves! You can aslo draw ideas from dreams, video games, books or movies as long as your approach is original and uniquely your own.
With this Studio Card collaboration, we will help you with the creative development of your own character(s). And we will be using our comic’s first character, Andre Davis, as a frame of reference with each step below.
First, We Recommend First Grabbing Pen and Paper
As with all collaborations, as your first step we urge you to first get an old-fashioned pen (or pencil) and paper in hand. In fact, it might be good to have a journal notebook to help with all your collaborations to take notes, jot down ideas, and if you are so inclined, even start illustrations. It is with this type of brainstorming that often you will encounter your creative breakthroughs.
We have also created this PDF Worksheet [INSERT PDF LINK] for your convenience if helpful.
Once you have your pen and paper in hand or printed out your PDF worksheet, we can begin this collaboration.
STEP ONE!
Your Character's Basic Background & Physical Characteristics
With pen and paper in hand, we begin this character development exercise by considering some of your character’s basic background and physical characteristics. You may likely already have some idea of who this character is because it may be based on you, someone you know, or even a combination of people you know. Regardless, start to consider what this character looks like and how you might describe this character to someone else in 5 or 6 brief sentences.
To help you with your basic character development, here’s a snapshot from Andre’s dossier summary:
PHYSICAL TRAITS TO CONSIDER
Here are some character physical traits that can enhance storytelling:
Hair Color and Style: Describe the color of your character’s hair, the style (long or short), and other interesting characteristics about their hair or hair style.
Eyes and Eye Color: As the old saying goes, eyes are the window to the soul. So, take some time to consider what your character’s eyes look like. Are they big eyes? Green eyes? Piercing blue? Shark eyes?! Have fun with it.
Facial Features: Details like high cheekbones, firm (or not so firm) jawlines, nose shapes, etc.
Body Build: This is where we can capture your character’s basic build, height, muscularity, athleticism or lack thereof, etc.
Skin Tone: This is always helpful for our artists as they consider how to best illustrate your characters.
Anyway, those are just a few physical traits for you to consider as you develop your character. And for your convenience, we’ve included a few more in the table below as well a helpful link here for other physical traits you may consider when developing your character at this stage!
BASIC BACKGROUND ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER
And to further help with your character’s basic background description, here’s a quick list of elements to consider: age, birthdate, gender, birthplace, race/nationality, marital status, education, current residence and languages among other basic background elements to consider before we start taking a deeper character dive below.
Before going to the next collaborative step, it is here that we encourage you to take some time to collect your thoughts and notes on paper on the basic characteristics of your new character (or within the worksheet provided within the hyperlink above)!
You can also refer to Andre’s summary above if helpful as an example and once you have jotted down your notes, scroll down for Step Two!
STEP TWO!
Your Character's Basic Personality Traits
Now that you have a basic idea of what your character looks like, perhaps drawing upon yourself or people you know, you may be in a better position to develop your new character’s personality characteristics. So, with your pen and paper, consider personality traits such as:
– Are they introverted or extroverted (to learn more about these different personality types, you can visit here)
– Are they talkative? Curious? Funny? Stubborn Temperamental? Impulsive?
The list goes on, but you get the idea. Just allow yourself to brainstorm what your character’s personality, even drawing upon your own personality traits, or the personality traits of certain family members or friends, or even other fictional/movie characters. And to further help you with this exercise, we’ve included this table of personality traits to consider.
STEP THREE!
Character Archetypes and Core Personality Traits!
Okay, building upon some of your notes on your character’s basic characteristics and personality traits, we are now ready to start taking a deeper dive into your character core. And that deeper dive begins with your character’s primary archetype. To help set the stage for this part of the collaboration, we present you an overview of Character Archetypes below.
Take notes as needed and as you read through each of these archetypes, begin considering which character archetype may best summarize your new character.
Our quick overview of character archetypes begins with a man named Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist, who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in modern depth psychology.
Among his many intellectual pursuits, Jung explored the hidden and mysterious aspects of the mind and theorized that some dreams are energized by timeless motifs that have echoes in art, poetry and music throughout all human existence. As such, these dreams may hold intriguing new insights into life and the world, Jung believed, because they come from the “collective unconscious.”
Jung believed the collective unconscious is bigger and more fundamental than the mind of any single individual; it is the profound and timeless wisdom that all humans share. It is from this collective unconscious that certain distinct and common character archetypes also emerge. And being able to recognize these common archetypes may help you as you further develop and define your own fictional characters.
Want to learn more? Just click below! (And be sure to also click the videos within the summary!)
After learning more about the archetypes, we invite to further consider your own character in the making and select one or more archetypes that may help definite your new character. And once you feel like you have a grasp of your character’s archetype, trying summarizing that archetype and core values in 2 to 3 short paragraphs (perhaps using the example we included for Andre above). And to help you with this part of the exercise, we have included the following value traits to consider.
STEP FOUR!
Your Character's Biography and Other Interesting Facts!
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Everyone has a history and it’s that history that ultimately helps to shape and develop a person’s character of time. With the Step #5, we are asking you to develop and list key points from your character’s history, i.e., biographical notes. And when we talk about biographical information, we are not talking about who this person is, per se, but more about what has this person done or experienced.
- For example, what jobs has this character had over his or her life?
- Did this character go to school, and if so, where and when?
- Does this person have a criminal record?
- What are other key accomplishments or milestones this person / character has experienced?
It is facts like these that help to really bring your character to life, and that brings us to the final "lightening round" of this collaborative exercise.
Just click the slides below to learn more!
And A Final Word on Character Development
from Stan Lee
As we bring this collaboration to a close, for some additional creative inspiration, we present you words from the creator of Spiderman, the Hulk, Black Panther and countless others within the Marvel comic universe – Mr. Stan Lee …
Let's Collaborate!
With this collaboration, you will have an opportunity to develop your own original comic character.
Especially creative submissions could be chosen for further development with the Made Collaborative team. We'll feature your character on our website. They might appear in the Back of the Yards comics!
We'll also invite some collaborators to take part in our livestream sessions over Zoom.
Submit Your Artwork
Although by no means, required, but to the extent you have developed any concept sketches or illustrations of your new character, we encourage you to submit those illustrations to us. Just do us a favor and let us know which character you are submitting illustrations for, and we will absolutely make sure our artists receive them when they are reviewing your character submissions!
And we may feature your artwork in the future either on the project website or directly in our comic issues, all subject to your approval!
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| Brief | In the first part of the Hero’s Journey, the hero answered the call and stepped into the unknown. Now comes the real test. This stage—Initiation—is where the hero is challenged, pushed, and transformed. |
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| Scope | The middle of the journey is where things get messy. The hero faces trials, enemies, and obstacles that test their strength and resolve. But they also find allies—unexpected friendships that help them push forward. Every challenge brings them closer to who they need to become, preparing them for the greatest test still to come. |
| This & That | The Made Collaborative has developed a storytelling framework rooted in timeless methods. Through this process, urban youth and professional collaborators alike have shaped Back of the Yards. Now, it’s your turn. Dive into the journey, add your voice, and your work could even be featured in a future issue of the comic |
6. Tests, Allies & Enemies
The hero steps deeper into the special world, facing trials that test their strength and reveal who they can trust. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry adjusts to life at Hogwarts, forming bonds with Ron and Hermione while clashing with Draco Malfoy.
In Back of the Yards, Andre’s initiation comes when he discovers his true power—but that revelation also brings danger. When a gang of bullies attack his friends, he’s forced into a fight that proves just how much the world around him has changed.
At this stage of the journey, your hero isn’t just reacting to the world—they’re being shaped by it. Every challenge, every ally, and every enemy serves a purpose. The trials they face push them to grow, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. The friends they make aren’t just companions; they reflect different aspects of the hero’s journey. The enemies they encounter force them to confront what stands in their way.
As a storyteller, think about how this stage unfolds in your own work.
What obstacles force your hero to change? Who stands beside them, and who stands against them?
Every moment in this stage should propel them forward, preparing them for the ultimate test still to come.
7: Approach the Inner Cave
The hero pushes deeper into the heart of the story, drawing closer to the ultimate goal. This “innermost cave” is often where the treasure, truth, or power they seek is hidden. Sometimes it’s a physical object, other times a symbolic revelation—but either way, it won’t be easy to claim.
In Star Wars, the innermost cave takes the form of the Death Star—a fortress at the center of the conflict. Luke and his companions must infiltrate it, risking everything to rescue Leia and take the next step in their journey.
The hero’s journey isn’t just about where they go—it’s about what they’re truly after. This is where they face the heart of their quest. The “innermost cave” holds the treasure, truth, or transformation they seek—but getting there is never easy.
Is it a lost artifact or something deeper, like self-acceptance? In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom, but the real test is the moment of decision.
What is your hero truly after? And what will it cost them?
8. The Ordeal
The hero faces their greatest test yet—a moment of life or death, victory or ruin. This is where everything is on the line. Through this struggle, they undergo a transformation, experiencing a kind of death and rebirth, whether literal or symbolic.
In The Lion King, Simba’s ordeal isn’t just about defeating Scar—it’s about confronting the guilt that’s haunted him since Mufasa’s death. Only by facing his past can he reclaim his place as king and restore Pride Rock.
Every story needs a moment where the hero is pushed to the edge—where victory seems impossible, and failure feels inevitable. This is The Ordeal, the moment that tests everything they’ve learned, everything they believe in, and everything they are willing to sacrifice.
For your story, this should be a turning point, not just a tough moment. This isn’t just another challenge—it’s the challenge. Whether it’s a brutal fight, a crushing betrayal, or a complete loss of control, the hero should walk away from this moment forever changed—or not walk away at all.
9. The Reward
Surviving The Ordeal changes a hero. Whether they’ve faced death, loss, or their own weaknesses, they emerge transformed—and with that transformation comes a reward. This could be the object of their quest, newfound wisdom, or a deeper sense of purpose.
Often, this is also a moment of connection—a love scene, a reconciliation, or an unexpected moment of peace before the next challenge.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry overcomes every obstacle guarding the Philosopher’s Stone, only to discover that it has appeared in his pocket—proof that he was always meant to claim it.
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It's time to claim the reward!
Your hero has been tested, pushed to the edge, and emerged transformed. They’ve faced trials, forged alliances, and survived the Ordeal—now, they’ve earned their reward. But what does that truly mean?
This isn’t just about winning—it’s about change. What has your hero gained? A physical prize? A new understanding? A moment of love, peace, or reconciliation?
Now, bring it all together. Show us how your hero claims their reward—and what it means for the road ahead.
Draw the Journey
llustrate a pivotal moment from the middle stages of the Hero’s Journey—the trials, allies, and enemies that shape the hero’s transformation.
It could be:
• A single image capturing a key trial, a powerful ally, or a dangerous foe.
• A comics page showing the hero navigating the Ordeal or approaching the Innermost Cave.
Show us the struggle that defines your hero.
Strong submissions may be featured in Back of the Yards!
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| Brief | This Studio Card production was developed by the Made Collaborative Studio as part of its comic series the Back of the Yards. With this Studio Card, we present you with a summary of the Hero's Journey, which is a framework that helped many to develop their own creative projects through the centuries and with that, it is our hope this summary may help participating youth with their own creative projects. |
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| When | The Made Collaborative Studio began as a modest grass roots project started by a ragtag group of participating artists in Chicago and was designed to provide a unique collaborative opportunity for after school programs and participating youth from our urban communities. |
| Who | This Made Collaborative Studio project technically started over 10 years ago as only a kernel of an idea in the mind of the project’s founder on one of his many bus rides home and through much trial and error over the years, evolved into the Made Collaborative Studio virtual model that exists today. |
| Why | The Made Collaborative Studio was created to help promote creative thought and provide a unique (and free) collaborative experience for afterschool programs and participating youth alike. |
Phase #10: The Road Back
The hero returns to the ordinary world or continues onward to an ultimate destination, but their trials aren’t over just yet. They are often pursued by a vengeful force that they must face.In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, this is where Gollum confronts Frodo at the ledge of the volcano and tries to take the Ring back from him.
Phase #11: The Resurrection
The hero emerges from the special world fundamentally changed by their experiences.
In The Lion King, Simba learns the truth that it was Scar who orchestrated Mufasa’s death. Simba throws Scar off Pride Rock in order to reclaim his place as king.
Phase 12: The Return to Elixer
The hero brings with them the object of their quest, which they use to better the ordinary world in some way–whether it’s through knowledge, a cure, or some form of protection.
In The Matrix, armed with the knowledge of the truth, Neo delivers a message to the Matrix that he will save humanity.
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Submit Your Artwork
The Made Collaborative Studio is fueled by your artistic contributions. We’re a community of artists and storytellers who want to build something supportive for creatives of all backgrounds and ages.
We encourage you to participate in our collaborative community by showing off some of your work. We may feature your artwork in the future.
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