ManPhibian logo - bold green and blue text with a shark fin breaking through the water.
Text on a black background that reads: "Carl lost everything before the story begins. What the East River gave back wasn't a superpower - it was proof he wasn't done yet."
Story about Carl Karadonis, who lost everything before becoming a human-shark hybrid after falling into a river. The story explores transformation as punishment and possibility, depicting monsters made long before stepping into water.
Carl Karandonis recently transformed into ManPhibian standing with a factory emitting smoke with a bright full moon in the sky.
Inspirational quote about Carl, with bold text on black background.
Comic book page with the title 'The Transformation' and illustrated panels depicting a character's change.
Character illustration of Carl Karadonis before his transformation, wearing a green jacket and jeans
Front, side and back views of ManPhibian. He is green with fins and scales, his left arm is fused with a shark

creative team

Steve Colombrita, creator of ManPhibian and founder of S&S Comix LLC, smiling in a head shot

Steve Colombrita

Steve Colombrita is a comic book artist and illustrator based in New Jersey. For nearly four decades, he's collected comics, drawing deep inspiration from the masters of the medium — Kirby, Simonson, Frenz, and Ditko — work that shaped not just his artistic sensibility but his understanding of what comics can do: tell stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances with honesty and restraint.

In 2024, he self-published SOR Chronicles Vol. 1 through S&S Comics, his imprint honoring his late father Sam. ManPhibian is his first creator-owned series — the story of Carl Karadonis, a man transformed by corporate negligence into something he doesn't understand, forced to confront the question every person fears: is there anything left worth fighting for?

Creator
Fabricio Vainer, Manphibian interior artist, smiling in a headshot.

Fabricio VAiner

Fabricio Vainer is a professional comic book artist, illustrator, and independent animator with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in storytelling-driven artwork, character design, dynamic composition, and expressive visuals, with work heavily inspired by comics, fantasy, RPGs, horror, and cinematic storytelling. He's worked with clients worldwide on comic interiors and covers, concept art, illustrations, and short-form animation

Interior Art
Wes Rhodes, ManPhibian colorist, headshot 
Colors

Wes Rhodes

Wesley Rhodes is a professional comic colorist hailing from Bakersfield CA specializing in dynamic, story-driven color that enhances mood, depth, and visual storytelling. With years of experience in comic based art but new to the industry. Wes brings a keen eye for lighting, atmosphere, and palettes that supports both high-energy action sequences and quieter character moments. Currently seeking new collaborative opportunities with writers, artists, and publishers who value color as an essential storytelling tool.

Sean Meighen, ManPhibian script writer, cartoon illustration 
Script

Sean Meighen

Sean Meighen is an American writer, editor, and historian. He primarily writes supernatural, fantasy, and horror stories, and has had the privilege to work with a number of up-and-coming indie artists. His published work includes "The Last Magician," "Age of Yokai," and "Hounds of God," with more books well on the way!