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“I write fantasy stories about people with big dreams, outcasts yearning to be more, and the broken-who will not be shattered…”
-Christopharo
Christopharo is a fantasy author, artist, and multimedia storyteller who builds nostalgic escapery for midlife geeks. His work blends cinematic world‑building, heartfelt humor, and a deep love for the stories and toys that shaped a generation.
As a recently divorced single father redefining his midlife, Christopharo channels his own journey of resilience, clarity, and emotional recovery into stories that help other midlife geeks find strength, humor, and hope through the chaos of adulthood.
He is a retired illustrator/designer in the toy and entertainment industries. He has over a decade of commissions from brands and associations with companies such as Marvel Entertainment, Working Title Films / Universal Focus, ABC Daytime, Starz Encore, MGA Entertainment.
He was educated at the California art schools of Gnomon and Associates in Art under the guidance of master artists and industry professionals.
You can explore his creative projects—including Arcade Dawn and the Curse of Redgrave, Avoid the Coming Crisis!, and the Shelf Life multimedia blog series—through the links below on this page.
Christopharo currently lives in Upland, California, with his son, surrounded by thier giant toy collection.
To learn more about the struggles and triumphs of Christopharo, read his extended bio.
Fantasy Stories & Books
Mythic fantasy tales, serialized adventures, and narrative arcs that explore identity, nostalgia, and the heroism of everyday geeks.
Fantasy Art
Illustrations, sketches, and visual experiments that bring the universe to life.
Multimedia Blog
A video and e-journal series called Shelf Life — with toy photography, cinematic branding, exploring toys, nostalgia, midlife geek identity, and the emotional archaeology of collecting.
Nostalgia & Geek Culture
Retro vibes, arcade energy, toy therapy, and the warm, humorous lens you bring to midlife fandom.
A Monthly E-Zine
Seriously?! A Time Machine e-zine is a parody monthly online magazine with a retro flavor of lampoon-style magazines from our childhood days.
This world is built on a simple but powerful idea:
Life is awesome here.
Because for us geeks, imagination is freedom.
Humor is healing.
Nostalgia is transportive.
We seek after these things when our society gets tiresome.
What Makes Life Awesome Here?
This is your mythic decompression zone — a place to reset, regroup, and feel like yourself again. You may even redefine how you see things. Here are some of the things we offer:
This site covers toys, collectibles, nostalgia media, and the creative history behind them. As part of that coverage, I sometimes reference officially released promotional materials from companies such as Hasbro, Marvel Legends, and other rights‑holding brands.
All such materials are used under the principles of Fair Use, specifically for:
I do not claim ownership of any trademarks, logos, product images, or promotional stills belonging to Hasbro, Marvel Entertainment, or any other rights holder. All intellectual property remains the property of its respective owners.
This site is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro or Marvel Entertainment.
Whenever possible, I use original artwork, photography, or transformative imagery to illustrate concepts, characters, and history. Official promotional images are used only when necessary to accurately discuss new releases, product reveals, or brand‑provided information.
If any rights holder has concerns about the use of specific materials, they may contact me and I will address the issue promptly.
A universe is only as mythic as the storyteller behind it.
The World of Christopharo is created by Christopharo—a fantasy author, artist, and multimedia storyteller who builds nostalgic escapery for midlife geeks. His work blends cinematic world‑building, heartfelt humor, and a deep love for the stories and toys that shaped a generation.
