Comic strip artist Frank Cho will be in Ames on Saturday to meet and greet his ever growing fan population, as well as new readers. Cho is the artist and author of the nationally syndicated, “Liberty Meadows.” Hailing form Columbia, Md., Cho is on the fast track. “His stuff is gaining a huge audience,” said Robert Josephson, Co-owner of Mayhem Collectibles. “He is at a blast off point.” “Liberty Meadows” is a comic that depicts the life of homeless, unwanted animals at an animal sanctuary. “It is just a goofy little story about animals… basically, they are all nuts,” Cho said of his creations. Brandy, an animal psychologist, is the primary caretaker along with Frank the veterinarian, whom Cho admits is named modestly after himself. The comic deals with the lives of the animals and their daily dealings and interactions. Cho has been working on the strip for several years, but it evolved from a comic strip he drew while at the University of Maryland called University2. “University2 was about a bunch of animals that get shipped to a fraternity and become frat brothers,” Cho explained. “I then had to make the college setting more accessible to the public, and to also make it children friendly.” Cho’s collection of “Liberty Meadow” strips is now available in comic book form. “That way I get paid for it twice,” Cho said laughing. Mayhem Collectibles, both in Ames and in Des Moines, showcases Cho work for many reasons. “We like its comic appearance and [Cho’s] sense of humor,” Josephson said. “It has slowly become one of our hottest titles.” “Liberty Meadows” is published in Toons as well, which gives the strip more exposure to the college crowd, Cho’s most prevalent entourage of fans. Cho also encourages other artists who are interested in drawing comics to take several steps. “Take art. Learn how to draw from real life and stay away from that `artsy-fartsy’ modern art crap,” Cho said. Cho will be at Mayhem Collectibles, 2532 Lincoln Way, on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to autograph copies of “Liberty Meadows” and to meet fans. “Students are going to get a big kick out of his antidotes,” Josephson said. “He is an incredible talent.”