Matt Brooker, whose work most often appears under the pseudonym D'Israeli (sometimes "D'Israeli D'Emon D'Raughtsman"), is a British
comic
a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicat ...
artist,
colorist
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, writer and
letterer
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. Other pseudonyms he uses include "Molly Eyre" (a pun on
Molière
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (; 15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière (, ; ), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world liter ...
) for his writing, and "Harry V. Derci"/"Digital Derci" (a pun on "
arrivederci") for his lettering work.
Biography
In 1988 he worked as the
penciller
A penciller (or penciler) is an artist who works on the creation of comic books, graphic novels, and similar visual art forms, with a focus on the initial pencil illustrations.
In the American comic book industry, the penciller is the first step ...
on issues 7 to 12 of ''
Mister X'' (volume two). His early work also includes the surreal ''Timulo'', which appeared in ''
Deadline'' magazine in 1989. Also in ''Deadline'', he co-created ''Fatal Charm'' with
Shane Oakley
Shane Oakley is a British illustrator and comic book artist from Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Biography
Oakley began his career contributing to the alternative comics review ''Deadline Magazine'' in the 1980s, where he created '' Fatal Charm'' with ...
. In 1991 he co-created the
cyberpunk
Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting said to focus on a combination of "low-life and high tech". It features futuristic technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence and cyberwa ...
series ''
Lazarus Churchyard'' with
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
.
''
Kingdom of the Wicked'', a
graphic novel
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about a children's book writer who returns as an adult to the world he imagined as a child, only to find it at war, began a regular partnership with writer
Ian Edginton
Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''.
Career
Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/alternate history work ...
. The pair have also created ''
Scarlet Traces'', a sequel to
H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, hist ...
's ''
The War of the Worlds
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'' in graphic novel form, and ''
Leviathan
Leviathan ( ; ; ) is a sea serpent demon noted in theology and mythology. It is referenced in several books of the Hebrew Bible, including Psalms, the Book of Job, the Book of Isaiah, and the pseudepigraphical Book of Enoch. Leviathan is of ...
'', a Victorian
horror series which appeared in ''
2000 AD'', and contributed a two-part storyline to the
Batman
Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on M ...
event ''
No Man's Land''. With
Paul Cornell
Paul Douglas Cornell (born 18 July 1967) is a British writer. He has worked in television drama and ''Doctor Who'' fiction, being the creator of one of the Doctor's spin-off companions, Bernice Summerfield.
Other British television dramas f ...
, he created ''
XTNCT'', a
satirical
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series involving genetically modified
dinosaur
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s, for the ''
Judge Dredd Megazine
''Judge Dredd: The Megazine'' is a monthly British comic magazine, launched in September 1990. It is a sister publication to '' 2000 AD''. Its name is a play on words, formed from "magazine" and Judge Dredd's locale Mega-City One.
Content
L ...
''.
As a writer-artist, he has created ''
Future Shocks
''Tharg's Future Shocks'' is a long-running series of short strips appearing in the British weekly comic '' 2000 AD'' since 1977. The name originates from the fictional editor of 2000 AD and the book titled ''Future Shock'', written by Alvin T ...
'' for ''2000 AD'', and ''Consequences'', a one-off sequel to ''Timulo''. He has drawn ''
Judge Dredd
Judge Joseph Dredd is a fictional character created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra. He first appeared in the second issue of the British weekly anthology Comic book, comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' (1977). He is the magazi ...
'', worked as a colourist on ''
Miracleman'' and ''2000 AD'', and as an
inker
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After the penciller creates a drawing with pencil, the inker interprets this drawing by outlining and embellishing ...
on
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman (; born Neil Richard Gaiman; 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. His works include the comic series ''The Sandman (comic book), The Sandma ...
's ''
Sandman
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Representation in traditional folklore
The San ...
'' and
Grant Morrison
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's ''
Kill Your Boyfriend''. Most of his recent work is created directly on computer using
Adobe Illustrator
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, with
3D modelling software used for some complex designs.
Bibliography
Comics work includes:
* "God's Little Acre" (with
Ian Edginton
Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''.
Career
Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/alternate history work ...
, in ''
Revolver
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'' No. 2, 1990)
* ''
Grendel
Grendel is a character in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem ''Beowulf'' (700–1000 AD). He is one of the poem's three antagonists (along with his mother and the dragon), all aligned in opposition against the protagonist Beowulf. He is referred to as b ...
'':
** "Devil's Whisper" (with
James Robinson, in ''
A1'' No. 4, January 1990,
Atomeka Press
Atomeka Press is a British publisher of comic books set up in 1988 by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997, was briefly revived from 2002 to 2005 and revived again in 2013.
History
Atomeka was established as a compa ...
)
** "Devil's Mate" (with
Matt Wagner
Matt Wagner (born October 9, 1961) is an American comics artist and writer who is best known as the creator of the series ''Mage (comics), Mage'' and ''Grendel (comics), Grendel''.
Early life, family and education
Matt Wagner's childhood was spe ...
, in ''Black, White and Red'', 1998,
Dark Horse
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, 2000,
tpb, Dark Horse, )
* ''
Lazarus Churchyard'' (with
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
, in ''
Blast!'', 1991, reprinted in ''Beyond 2000 AD'' then ''
Judge Dredd Megazine
''Judge Dredd: The Megazine'' is a monthly British comic magazine, launched in September 1990. It is a sister publication to '' 2000 AD''. Its name is a play on words, formed from "magazine" and Judge Dredd's locale Mega-City One.
Content
L ...
'', 2001, tpb,
Atomeka Press
Atomeka Press is a British publisher of comic books set up in 1988 by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997, was briefly revived from 2002 to 2005 and revived again in 2013.
History
Atomeka was established as a compa ...
, 1992,
Image Comics
Image Comics is an independent American American comic book, comic book publisher and is the third largest direct market comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry by market share. Its best-known publications include ''Spawn (comics) ...
, 2001, )
* ''
Metalscream 2099''
** No. 1 (with
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
, in ''
2099 Unlimited #4'', April 1994)
** No. 2 (with
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
, in ''
2099 Unlimited #7'', January 1995)
*''
The Sandman''
** #58–60 (inks, with writer
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman (; born Neil Richard Gaiman; 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. His works include the comic series ''The Sandman (comic book), The Sandma ...
, artist
Marc Hempel
Marc Hempel (born May 25, 1957) is an American cartoonist/comics artist best known for his work on '' The Sandman'' with Neil Gaiman.
Biography
Writer and artist Marc Hempel grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and now lives in Baltimore ...
and colorist
Daniel Vozzo,
Vertigo
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, March–June 1994,
tpb, 1996, )
** #61–62 (inks, with writer
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman (; born Neil Richard Gaiman; 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. His works include the comic series ''The Sandman (comic book), The Sandma ...
, co-inkers
Marc Hempel
Marc Hempel (born May 25, 1957) is an American cartoonist/comics artist best known for his work on '' The Sandman'' with Neil Gaiman.
Biography
Writer and artist Marc Hempel grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and now lives in Baltimore ...
,
,
Charles Vess
Charles Vess (born June 10, 1951) is an American fantasy artist and comics artist who has specialized in the illustration of myths and fairy tales. His influences include British "Golden Age" book illustrator Arthur Rackham, Czech Art Nouveau p ...
, artists
Marc Hempel
Marc Hempel (born May 25, 1957) is an American cartoonist/comics artist best known for his work on '' The Sandman'' with Neil Gaiman.
Biography
Writer and artist Marc Hempel grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and now lives in Baltimore ...
,
,
Charles Vess
Charles Vess (born June 10, 1951) is an American fantasy artist and comics artist who has specialized in the illustration of myths and fairy tales. His influences include British "Golden Age" book illustrator Arthur Rackham, Czech Art Nouveau p ...
,
Dean Ormston
Dean Ormston is a British born comic book artist. His most notable work has been for the British comic '' 2000 AD'' and for DC Comics' Vertigo imprint.
Biography
Ormston was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England and earned a degree in ...
and colorist
Daniel Vozzo,
Vertigo
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, July–August 1994,
tpb, 1996, )
* ''
Tank Girl
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'': "Movie Adaptation" (inks, with
Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan (born 24 June 1961) is a British comic book writer who has written extensively for both British and American comic book industries. In the UK, Milligan has contributed to numerous anthology titles including '' 2000 AD'', ''Revol ...
, art by
Andy Pritchett, and colours by
Robbie Busch, June 1995,
Vertigo
Vertigo is a condition in which a person has the sensation that they are moving, or that objects around them are moving, when they are not. Often it feels like a spinning or swaying movement. It may be associated with nausea, vomiting, perspira ...
)
*''
Judge Dredd
Judge Joseph Dredd is a fictional character created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra. He first appeared in the second issue of the British weekly anthology Comic book, comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' (1977). He is the magazi ...
'':
** "Alien Town's Burning" (colours, with
John Wagner and art by
Cam Kennedy
Campbell "Cam" Kennedy is a Scottish comics artist. He is best known for his work on '' 2000 AD'', especially the flagship titles ''Judge Dredd'' and ''Rogue Trooper''.
Biography
Following work in commercial art in his hometown of Glasgow, Ke ...
, in ''
2000 AD'' #1133–1134, February–March 1999)
** "Return of the Assassin" (colours, with John Wagner and art by Cam Kennedy, in ''2000 AD'' #1141–1147, April–June 1999)
** "Copycat Crimes" (colours, with
Roland Grey and art by
Dylan Teague and
Kevin Brighton, in ''2000 AD'' #1192–1193, May 2000)
** "Master Moves" (with
Gordon Rennie
Gordon Rennie is a Scottish comics writer, responsible for ''White Trash: Moronic Inferno'', as well as several comic strips for '' 2000 AD'' and novels for '' Warhammer Fantasy''.
In May 2008, he announced he was leaving comics to concentrate ...
, in ''
Judge Dredd Megazine
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Content
L ...
'' No. 217, 2004)
** "Tempus Fugitive" (with Ian Edginton, in ''2000 AD'' #1390, 2004)
** "Horror in Emergency Camp 4" (with John Wagner, in ''2000 AD'' #1425–1428, 2005)
** "Time and Again" (with Ian Edginton, in ''2000 AD'' #1475, 2006)
** "Time's Squared" (with Ian Edginton, in ''2000 AD'' #1551, 2007)
*''
Nikolai Dante
''Nikolai Dante'' is a comic book series published in the weekly British science fiction anthology '' 2000 AD'' from March 1997 until July 2012.
History
''Nikolai Dante'' was created by writer Robbie Morrison and artist Simon Fraser. The lea ...
'': "The Hunting Part" (colours, with
Robbie Morrison
Robbie Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer known for his work in the weekly anthology '' 2000 AD'', where he co-created the long-running serial '' Nikolai Dante'' with artist Simon Fraser.
Career
Morrison began his career in '' 2000 ADs ...
and art by
Andy Clarke, in ''2000 AD'' #1139–1140, April 1999)
* "Bread and Circuses" (with Ian Edginton,
DC Comics
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, collected in ''
Batman
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:
No Man's Land, Volume 2'', 2000, ):
** ''
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' No. 117 (May 1999)
** ''
Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' No. 85 (May 1999)
*''Devlin Waugh'': "Chasing Herod" (colours, with
John Smith and art by
Steve Yeowell, in ''2000 AD'' #1149–1157, June–August 1999, collected in ''Red Tide'', 264 pages, 2005, DC, , Rebellion, )
*''
Tharg's Future Shocks
''Tharg's Future Shocks'' is a long-running series of short strips appearing in the British weekly comics, comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' since 1977. The name originates from the fictional Tharg the Mighty, editor of 2000 AD and the book t ...
'':
** "Space Dust" (colours, with
Andrew Ness and art by
Siku, in ''2000 AD'' #1190, April 2000)
** "The Petition" (script and art, in ''2000 AD'' #1207, August 2000)
** "Metamorphic Invaders!" (script and art, in ''2000 AD'' #1229, 2001)
** "The 29 Steps" (script and art, in ''2000 AD'' #1231, 2001)
*''
Missionary Man'': "Mark of the Beast" (colours, with Gordon Rennie and art by
Jesus Redondo, in ''2000 AD'' #1201–1204, July–August 2000)
*''
Roadkill
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History
Essenti ...
'' (colours, with
Dan Abnett
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and art by
Richard Elson
Richard Elson (born 1962) is a British people, British comic book artist best known for his work on ''Sonic the Comic'', ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' and ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor''.
Biography
Richard Elson is a fine art graduate with over ...
, in ''2000 AD'' #1208–1211, August–September 2000)
* ''
Scarlet Traces'' (with Ian Edginton):
**''Scarlet Traces'' (in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #4.16–4.18, 2002, tpb,
Dark Horse
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, 2003, )
**''The Great Game'' (4 issue mini-series, Dark Horse, 2006, tpb, 104 pages, May 2007, )
* ''
XTNCT'' (with
Paul Cornell
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Other British television dramas f ...
, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #209–214, 2003–2004, tpb, ''XTNCT: CM ND HV G F Y THNK YR HRD NGH!'', 48 pages, hardcover, December 2006,
* ''
Leviathan
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'' (with Ian Edginton, tpb, hardback, November 2006, ) collects:
** "Leviathan" (in ''2000 AD'' #1351–1360, 2003)
** "Chosen Son" (in ''2000 AD'' Prog 2005, 2004)
** "McLean's Last Case" (in ''2000 AD'' #1465, 2005)
** "Beyond the Blue Horizon" (in ''2000 AD'' #1466, 2005)
*''
Kingdom of the Wicked'' (with Ian Edginton,
graphic novel
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, Dark Horse, 2004, )
* ''
H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' (with Ian Edginton, Dark Horse e-comic and
graphic novel
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, 2006, )
*''
Stickleback
The sticklebacks are a family of ray-finned fishes, the Gasterosteidae which have a Holarctic distribution in fresh, brackish and marine waters. They were thought to be related to the pipefish and seahorses but are now thought to be more close ...
'' (with Ian Edginton):
**''England's Glory'' (tpb, 132 pages, August 2008, ) collects:
*** "Mother London" (in ''2000 AD'', Prog 2007 and #1518–1525, 2006–2007)
*** "England's Glory" (in ''2000 AD'', Prog 2008 and #1567–1577, 2007–2008)
** "London's Burning" (in ''2000 AD'', Prog 2010 and #1666–1676, 2009–2010)
*''Nevermore'': "
Murder in the Rue Morgue" (with Ian Edginton, graphic novel adaptation, Eye Classics,
Self Made Hero
SelfMadeHero is an independent publishing house which specialises in adapting works of literature, as well as producing ground-breaking original fiction in the graphic novel medium.
SelfMadeHero's books are distributed in the UK by Abrams & Ch ...
, October 2007, )
*''
The Vort'' (with
G. Powell, in ''2000 AD'' #1589–1596, 2008)
*''
Low Life'' (with
Rob Williams):
** "Creation" (in ''2000 AD'' #1624–1631, 2009)
** "Hostile Takeover" (in ''2000 AD'' #1700–1709, 2010)
** "The Deal" (in ''2000 AD'' #1750–1761, 2011)
** "Saudade" (in ''2000 AD'' #1805–1811, 2012)
*''Ordinary'' (with
Rob Williams in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #340-345)
Awards
*2008:
** Won the Favourite Comics Artist: Inks
Eagle Award
** Nominated for the Favourite Colourist
Eagle Award
Notes
References
*
D'Israeliat Barney
External links
D'Israeli's blogSherlock Holmes gallery by D'IsraeliBiting the Hand That Fed Me a
webcomic
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about his family
FROM THE DRAWING BOARD: Scarlet Traces with D'Israelivia
YouTube
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Interviews
Interview with D'Israeli2000ADReview interview with D'IsraeliInterview with D'Israeli on LeftLion
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