Chuck Whelon is a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and game designer. Through his publishing imprint, Planet Urf Entertainment®, he creates and publishes books and media for all ages.He is best known as the creator of the long-running humorous fantasy webcomic Pewfell-a semi-autobiographical epic fantasy sitcom that has spanned several graphic novels and over two decades of publishing, first appearing on the trailblazing ModernTales.com. Whelon is also the mind behind Urfspace: Cartoons of the Future and the glam-punk art and music universe of Astrokitty, which blends fashion, comics, music, and sci-fi into a vibrant visual narrative.An accomplished illustrator of children's books, Whelon has authored and illustrated dozens of internationally distributed puzzle and activity titles for major publishers including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Dover Publications. His books include Where's the Mermaid?, Where's the Bunny?, Wizard Pickles, and the What to Doodle? series. His puzzle illustrations have appeared in everything from Highlights Magazine to Britain's Daily Mail.In the world of tabletop games, Whelon is the creator of the cult-favorite board game Legitimacy: The Game of Royal Bastards, and has illustrated numerous titles for Minion Games, including Those Pesky Humans, Nile, and Battle Merchants. For over two decades, he has also been a regular contributor to Dungeon Crawl Classics from Goodman Games, providing maps, cartoons, and cover art.Originally from Basingstoke, England, Whelon now lives in San Francisco's Excelsior District with his wife and son. He also lives with Spina Bifida Occulta, a hidden disability that has become more visible with age-an experience that informs his passion for diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in his work. His art champions imagination, education, science, and compassion for people, plants, and animals alike.