Meet Alex Tanaka, a third-year student at the University of Waterloo studying Fine Arts and Literature. Growing up in a small town, Alex found solace in graphic novels and horror stories, developing a keen interest in exploring the intersection of visuals and fear through storytelling. A self-proclaimed horror aficionado, Alex loves diving into unsettling narratives and often hosts weekly comic book discussions with friends, where they dissect the unique styles of creators like Junji Ito. With a quirky sense of humor and a penchant for the bizarre, Alex is always on the lookout for anything that challenges conventional storytelling.