Matthew Medney

Matt Medney is a visionary storyteller, former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine, and co-founder of Hero Projects, a creative agency bridging the worlds of pop culture, sports, and comics. He is the founder and publisher of Gungnir Books and formerly served as Chief Creative Officer of Iconic Arts LTD which he also co founded. A best-selling author, Medney’s works include Beyond Kuiper, Above The Ground, Dark Wing, and The Adventures of Adrienne James. He has led high-profile collaborations with cultural icons such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shaggy, and Steve Aoki, as well as major brands including Disney, the NFL, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation’s Rolling Loud. He made history by bringing comic books to the NFL through the Bobby Wagner and Seattle Seahawks graphic novel featured on Monday Night Football. Medney also served as Head Writer for the $300M-funded MMO Star Atlas and continues to push boundaries in storytelling and online gaming innovation.Matt Medney is a visionary storyteller, former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine, and co-founder of Hero Projects, a creative agency bridging the worlds of pop culture, sports, and comics. He is the founder and publisher of Gungnir Books and formerly served as Chief Creative Officer of Iconic Arts LTD which he also co founded. A best-selling author, Medney’s works include Beyond Kuiper, Above The Ground, Dark Wing, and The Adventures of Adrienne James. He has led high-profile collaborations with cultural icons such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shaggy, and Steve Aoki, as well as major brands including Disney, the NFL, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation’s Rolling Loud. He made history by bringing comic books to the NFL through the Bobby Wagner and Seattle Seahawks graphic novel featured on Monday Night Football. Medney also served as Head Writer for the $300M-funded MMO Star Atlas and continues to push boundaries in storytelling and online gaming innovation.