Where Creativity Meets Opportunity

A digital media company building stories, making investments, and curating collectibles since 1999.

25+ Years in Business
Orlando Florida, USA
1999 Founded

A Legacy of Creative Innovation

From comic books to investments, we've always followed our passion for building remarkable things.

Building Dreams Since 1999

Brain Scan Studios was founded in sunny Orlando, Florida by Brian and Christine Kirsten. What started as a passion for storytelling and publishing has evolved into a diverse enterprise spanning multiple industries.

Over more than two decades, we've published award-winning comics, built technology platforms, and expanded into private investments and collectibles. Our journey reflects a simple philosophy: pursue excellence in everything we do.

Today, Brain Scan Studios continues to explore new opportunities while honoring our creative roots. Whether we're evaluating an investment, sourcing rare trading cards, or revisiting our publishing catalog, we bring the same dedication and entrepreneurial spirit that defined our earliest days.

Publishing Heritage

Published critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels distributed worldwide.

Private Investments

Strategic investments in promising ventures and opportunities.

Collectibles

Curating and trading sports cards and premium collectibles.

Meet the Team

The entrepreneurs behind Brain Scan Studios.

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Brian Kirsten

CEO & Founder

Entrepreneur, software engineer with over 25 years of experience, writer, and publisher. Brian leads Brain Scan Studios' strategic vision and operations.

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Christine Kirsten

COO & Co-founder

With a passion for reading that borders on obsession, Christine brings a unique perspective to content curation and business development at Brain Scan Studios.

Our Ventures

Diversified interests spanning investments and collectibles.

Private Investments

Brain Scan Studios makes strategic private investments in promising ventures and opportunities. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, we bring both capital and operational expertise to our investment partners. We focus on opportunities where our unique background in technology, media, and business development can add meaningful value beyond financial support.

Trading Cards & Collectibles

We buy, sell, and trade sports cards and premium collectibles. Our focus includes vintage and modern sports cards, trading card games, and other collectible items. Whether you're a serious collector or just getting started, we're always interested in discussing opportunities to buy collections or connect collectors with the cards they're looking for.

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Published Comics

A selection of comics and graphic novels from our publishing catalog.

Touch of Death

Touch of Death

By Brian Kirsten & Ray Dillon

A 3-issue mini-series following Michael's desperate search for his kidnapped bride, uncovering an ancient Hawaiian secret with deadly consequences.

Watchmensch

Watchmensch

By Rich Johnston & Simon Rohrmuller

A satirical one-shot parody featuring an all-star lineup of artists, poking fun at comics, the industry, and the movies they spawn.

Revolution of the Mask

Revolution of the Mask

By Lewis Lovhaug & Leonardo Freites

A 12-issue maxi-series set on a dystopian Earth where individuality is forbidden and superheroes spark a revolution.

Civil Wardrobe

Civil Wardrobe

By Rich Johnston & friends

A satirical one-shot featuring an all-star lineup of artists including Kaare Andrews, Ashley Wood, and Darick Robertson, parodying comics and the industry.

Fiendish Fables

Fiendish Fables

By John Schlim Jr. & friends

A collection of creepy short stories inspired by classic horror comics, featuring zombie kids, a vampire horse, and the debut of "Goth Ghost Girl". Cover by David Wachter.

One Last Song

One Last Song

By CJ Hurtt & Shawn Richter

A 6-issue mini-series set in 2046 where media personalities need government-sanctioned "performance cards" or face internment. Musician Amanda Casey rebels through her songs.

Digital Legacy

From 2009 to 2023, Brain Scan Studios operated FictFact, a beloved web platform that helped readers track their book series and discover new reads. FictFact built a dedicated community of book lovers who used the service to never miss another release in their favorite series. While FictFact is no longer active, its spirit of helping people connect with great stories lives on in everything we do.

FictFact — Helping readers track series (2009-2019)