Who are we? A work in progress.

Art bridges the gap

Our journey began with a smile and a chance encounter while at university. Such an unexpected beginning lead to a lifelong partnership. There are two things we are committed to – our family and our storytelling. Astra Editions is an expression of both. With just a pencil or keyboard, we tap into our collective unconscious while maintaining an fully active point of view. This process leads to a synthesis filled with surprising new scenarios. Every story and piece of art is crafted with thoughtful precision. Our characters are created with infinite patience and the worlds they inhabit are so believable, you get completely lost it the story. If you give us a chance, you’ll find something that withstands the test of time and captures your imagination. ▼For more on our publishing credits and interviews, scroll down ▼.

Something like an autobiography

Although marriage isn’t a prerequisite for happiness, Miguel and I are happily married with two great kids. The most profound love is that which we have for our children. To quote Shakespeare, they “are such stuff as dreams are made on” (The Tempest). They are ancestry in progress.

Miguel Guerra

Miguel is a Spanish and African-American artist. His boundless imagination is behind everything we do. He’s also a Freelance Artist, who creates comics, character designs, illustrations, concept art, covers, storyboards and logos. He’s been published in Forbes and the National Book Awards in New York. He was also the Spanish to English translator for Heavy Metal and NBM Graphic Novels. He speaks English, Spanish and some French.

Suzy Dias

Suzy was is a Portuguese-Canadian writer from Toronto. She writes all of our scripts and sites. She has been a writer and editor for Bloomberg in New York and continues to work as a Business English Teacher in Paris. She also makes handmade crochet toys like her crochet Josephine Baker, which is sold exclusively in our shop and at Josephine Baker’s former home turned museum, Le Château des Milandes. She speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and some French.

Publishing Credits

We’ve done a little bit of everything! From free Webtoon comics to book covers, storyboards, children’s books, illustrations & much more.

Some Published Work…

Webtoons

Ghost Metal (over 20 short stories so far!)

Monkey King: Lost in the West

Print Comics

Heavy Metal

• “Bedbugs” in the July 2007 issue
• “Insomnia” in the January 2010 issue
• “A Lonely Cry in Space” in the May 2010 issue

eCONcomics: Taking the CON Out of Economics: Art by Miguel Guerra, written by economist Steve Keen and layout and lettering by Suzy Dias. Published by Castalia House, part of Arkhaven Comics.

Funny Money: Art by Miguel Guerra, written by economist Steve Keen and layout and lettering by Suzy Dias.

➴ Antarctic Press
“Backfire” in Ninja High School Yearbook #15

Forward Comics “Gwan Anthology”
Two of our short stories were included, one in each volume.
• “Crystal Clear” (vol.1)
• “Ancestors” (vol.2)

Merry Felonies cartoon strip, originally published by Idea Economics.

Book Covers

Michael Hudson’s “…and forgive them their debts: Lending, Foreclosure and Redemption From Bronze Age Finance to the Jubilee Year (The Tyranny of Debt)”

➴ Michael Hudson’s “Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire”

➴ Steve Keen’s “eCONomics: Taking the CON out of Economics”

James Pinard’s “Land of the Living”

➴ James Pinard’s “Lucid World” comics #1 and #2.

➴ James Pinard’s “Dark Trinity”  (coming soon)

Translations (Spanish to English)

I have translated numerous BDs (comics) and short stories from Spanish to English for Heavy Metal Magazine and NBM Graphic Novels, including the following:

➴  Fantastic Art by Louis Royo

➴  Dark Labyrinth by Louis Royo

Lorna: The Black Castle by Alfonso Azpiri 

Daily Delirium by Miguelanxo Prado (click here for Amazon)

Illustrations & digital paintings

Forbes article, “Wolfgang Schäuble, The Trust Troll” by Steve Keen 

National Book Foundation’s National Book Awards in New York.

Antarctic Press : Gold Digger
* To read my blog post, with all the links, click here.
• Gold Digger Swimsuit Special #4 
• Gold Digger Swimsuit Special #5
• Gold Digger Swimsuit Special #7

Terry Jones’ Boom Bust Boom

Books

“Casey’s Pocket Pebble” by Mrs. M

➴ “Always: A Musical Journey To Find True Happiness” by Rodney K. Jackson

Storyboards

“Always” music video for Rodney K. Jackson

“Land of the Living” animated film for James Pinard

Interviews

Here are a few interesting conversations we’ve been lucky enough to have with some great people.

Gallery…

Exclusive shop

T-Shirts, hoodies, posters, mugs, bags & more!

Browse through Miguel’s collection of original art & designs. Shop now for the epitome of chic sophistication!

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