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Faith Erin Hicks is a Canadian cartoonist and animator living in
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. She has created a number of graphic novels, both as sole creator (such as ''Zombies Calling!'' and ''Friends with Boys'') and as a collaborator (''Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong'' and ''Buffy: The High School Years''), as well as serialized works like '' Demonology 101'' and ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl''.


Biography

After studying animation at
Sheridan College Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (formerly Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology) is a public polytechnic institute of technology located in the west- Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. Founded i ...
, Faith Erin Hicks came to prominence with her long-running webcomic '' Demonology 101'' (''D101''). Since the beginning of ''Demonology 101'', Hicks has completed a spinoff of the ''D101'' character Sachs entitled ''A Distant Faith''. She also created a
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-movie inspired comic called ''
Zombies Calling ''Zombies Calling'' is a 2007 graphic novel written and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks and published by Slave Labor Graphics.
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, May 1, 2008 as well as the dystopian comic ''
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). She drew backgrounds for the '' George of the Jungle'' animated series and created ''Jenny’s Brothers'', a comic strip to the ''
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''. Her original comic series ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl'' ran weekly in Halifax's local free paper, ''The Coast'', as well as on her own website. and was collected into a book by Dark Horse Comics. Her graphic novel ''Friends with Boys'' was published in February 2012 from First Second. She was also the illustrator and co-writer for the graphic novel '' The Last of Us: American Dreams'', along with
Neil Druckmann Neil Druckmann ( he, ניל דרוקמן; born December 5, 1978) is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, designer, and programmer who has been co-president (alongside Evan Wells) of the video game developer Naughty Dog since 2020. He ...
. On January 30, 2014, it was announced that Hicks would illustrate the first of two graphic novels written by young adult author
Rainbow Rowell Rainbow Rowell (born February 24, 1973) is an American author known for young adult and adult contemporary novels. Her young adult novels ''Eleanor & Park'' (2012), ''Fangirl'' (2013) and '' Carry On'' (2015) have been subjects of critical acclaim ...
. This book would be published as ''Pumpkinheads'' on August 27, 2019 On October 26, 2020, Hicks announced she was working on ''Ride On'', her upcoming graphic novel, to be published by First Second. Hicks has won two Eisner Awards. In 2014, she won for Best Publication for Kids for ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl''. Then in 2019 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12) for ''The Nameless City: The Divided Earth''.


Bibliography

* '' Demonology 101'' (webcomic, August 1999 – June 2004) * ''Ice'' (webcomic,
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) * ''
Zombies Calling ''Zombies Calling'' is a 2007 graphic novel written and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks and published by Slave Labor Graphics.
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graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
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Slave Labor Graphics Slave Labor Graphics (SLG) is an independent American comic book publisher, well known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics. Creators associated with SLG over the years include Evan Dorkin, Roman Dirge, Sarah Dyer, Woodrow Phoenix, Jh ...
, November 2007, ) * ''The War at Ellsmere'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
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Slave Labor Graphics Slave Labor Graphics (SLG) is an independent American comic book publisher, well known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics. Creators associated with SLG over the years include Evan Dorkin, Roman Dirge, Sarah Dyer, Woodrow Phoenix, Jh ...
, December 2008, ) ** ''One Year at Ellsmere'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
reissue in full color with new lineart, First Second, July 7, 2020, ) * ''Brain Camp'', written by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, August 3, 2010, ) * '' Friends with Boys'' (graphic novel,
First Second Books First Second Books is an American publisher of graphic novels. An imprint of Roaring Brook Press, part of Holtzbrinck Publishers, First Second publishes fiction, biographies, personal memoirs, history, visual essays, and comics journalism. It al ...
, February 2012, ) * ''Bigfoot Boy'', written by J. Torres ** ''Into the Woods'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
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Kids Can Press Kids Can Press is a Canadian-owned publisher of children's books, with a catalog near 1000 picture books and 500 e-books, non-fiction and fiction titles for toddlers to young adults. The Kids Can Press list includes characters such as Franklin ...
, September 1, 2012, ) ** ''The Unkindness of Ravens'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
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Kids Can Press Kids Can Press is a Canadian-owned publisher of children's books, with a catalog near 1000 picture books and 500 e-books, non-fiction and fiction titles for toddlers to young adults. The Kids Can Press list includes characters such as Franklin ...
, September 1, 2013, ) ** ''The Sound of Thunder'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
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Kids Can Press Kids Can Press is a Canadian-owned publisher of children's books, with a catalog near 1000 picture books and 500 e-books, non-fiction and fiction titles for toddlers to young adults. The Kids Can Press list includes characters such as Franklin ...
, September 1, 2014, ) * ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, February 2013, ) * ''Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong'', written by Prudence Shen (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, May 2013, ) * '' The Last of Us: American Dreams'', written by
Neil Druckmann Neil Druckmann ( he, ניל דרוקמן; born December 5, 1978) is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, designer, and programmer who has been co-president (alongside Evan Wells) of the video game developer Naughty Dog since 2020. He ...
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graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, November 2013, ) * ''The Nameless City Trilogy'' ** ''The Nameless City'', colors by
Jordie Bellaire Jordie Bellaire is an American comic book writer and colorist who lives in Ireland and works for DC, Marvel, Valiant, and Image comic book publishers. She has colored '' Pretty Deadly'', '' The Manhattan Projects'', '' Moon Knight'', '' The V ...
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, First Second, April 2016, ) ** ''The Stone Heart'', colors by
Jordie Bellaire Jordie Bellaire is an American comic book writer and colorist who lives in Ireland and works for DC, Marvel, Valiant, and Image comic book publishers. She has colored '' Pretty Deadly'', '' The Manhattan Projects'', '' Moon Knight'', '' The V ...
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graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, April 2017, ) ** ''The Divided Earth'', colors by
Jordie Bellaire Jordie Bellaire is an American comic book writer and colorist who lives in Ireland and works for DC, Marvel, Valiant, and Image comic book publishers. She has colored '' Pretty Deadly'', '' The Manhattan Projects'', '' Moon Knight'', '' The V ...
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graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, September 2018, ) * ''Comics Will Break Your Heart'' (novel, Roaring Brook Press, February 2019, ) * ''Pumpkinheads'', written by
Rainbow Rowell Rainbow Rowell (born February 24, 1973) is an American author known for young adult and adult contemporary novels. Her young adult novels ''Eleanor & Park'' (2012), ''Fangirl'' (2013) and '' Carry On'' (2015) have been subjects of critical acclaim ...
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graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, August 2019, ) * ''
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: Imbalance'' trilogy, art by Peter Wartman ** ''Part One'', colors by Ryan Hill (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, December 2018 ) ** ''Part Two'', colors by Adele Matera (
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, Dark Horse, May 2019 ) ** ''Part Three'', colors by Adele Matera (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, October 2019 ) * ''Avatar: The Last Airbender: Katara and the Pirate's Silver'', art by Peter Wartman, colors by Adele Matera (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, October 2020 ) *''Avatar: The Last Airbender: Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy'', art by Peter Wartman, colors by Adele Matera (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, Dark Horse, February 2021 ) *''Ride On'' (
graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
, First Second, forthcoming August 2022 )


Awards

* 2003:
Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards The Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards (WCCA) were annual awards in which established webcartoonists nominated and selected outstanding webcomics. The awards were held between 2001 and 2008, were mentioned in a ''The New York Times'' column on webco ...
, for ''Demonology 101'': ** Won "Outstanding Writing" Award ** Won "Outstanding Black and White Art" Award ** Nominated for "Outstanding Art" Award ** Nominated for "Outstanding Character Development" Award ** Nominated for "Outstanding Long Form Comic" Award ** Nominated for "Outstanding Dramatic Comic" Award * 2004:
Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards The Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards (WCCA) were annual awards in which established webcartoonists nominated and selected outstanding webcomics. The awards were held between 2001 and 2008, were mentioned in a ''The New York Times'' column on webco ...
, for ''Demonology 101'': ** Won "Outstanding Dramatic Comic" Award ** Won "Outstanding Long Form Comic" Award *
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, for ''Zombies Calling'': ** Won the "Favourite Canadian Comic Book Creator - English-Language Publications"
Joe Shuster Award The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards (or Joe Shuster Awards) are given out annually for outstanding achievements in the creation of comic books, graphic novels, webcomics, and comics retailers and publishers by Canadians. The awards, ...
** Nominated for the "Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)"
Joe Shuster Award The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards (or Joe Shuster Awards) are given out annually for outstanding achievements in the creation of comic books, graphic novels, webcomics, and comics retailers and publishers by Canadians. The awards, ...
*
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: ** Won the "2014 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award - Best Publication for Kids" for ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl'' **Nominated twice the 2013
Shuster Awards The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards (or Joe Shuster Awards) are given out annually for outstanding achievements in the creation of comic books, graphic novels, webcomics, and comics retailers and publishers by Canadians. The awards, ...
both in the category The Dragon Award (Comics for Kids). One nomination was for her solo effort ''The Adventures of Superhero Girl'', and the other was for her collaboration with
J. Bone J. Bone is a Canadian comic book artist and writer who has worked on such titles as DC Comics' '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' and ''Super Friends''. He was the inker on the one-shot '' Batman/The Spirit''. Early work J.Bone's first publi ...
, ''Bigfoot Boy volume 2''. *
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, for ''The Nameless City: The Divided Earth'': ** Won the "2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award - Best Publication for Kids"


References

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External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hicks, Faith Erin Year of birth missing (living people) Artists from Vancouver Canadian animators Canadian comics artists Canadian comics writers Canadian graphic novelists Canadian female comics artists Female comics writers Sheridan College animation program alumni Canadian women animators Writers from Vancouver Living people Place of birth missing (living people)