Joel Montero
Joel Montero is a graphic designer, comic creator, and world-builder focused on visual storytelling with purpose
"Design and storytelling are inseparable."
His work sits at the intersection of design, narrative, and mythology—where brand identity and story are treated as inseparable forces. Whether developing a comic universe or shaping a visual system, Joel approaches creation with structure, discipline, and long-term vision.
Through JM Productions, he works across branding, digital media, and visual design, creating work that balances clarity with cinematic impact. His design philosophy is rooted in narrative thinking—every visual decision serves a larger story.
Joel is also the co-founder and marketing lead of Broken Reality Comics, an independent publishing studio dedicated to building bold, interconnected original worlds. Within the studio, he oversees branding direction, visual identity, and promotional design, while serving as a creator and artist on flagship titles such as The Alpha.
Alongside his publishing work, Joel has produced cover art, illustrations, and visual assets for both mainstream and independent projects. His creative approach blends strong composition with storytelling discipline—guided by the belief that design is most powerful when it carries meaning.
Whether shaping a brand, building a universe, or bringing characters to life on the page, his work is driven by one core principle:
Always Build with intention. That creates worlds that endure the test of time
