Ulises Alfonso Fariñas (born December 29, 1985, in
) is a
Cuban-American
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comic book
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writer and artist.
Education
While attending New York's
School of Visual Arts
The School of Visual Arts New York City (SVA NYC) is a private for-profit art school in New York City. It was founded in 1947 and is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
History
This school was started by ...
, Fariñas studied under
Nick Bertozzi
Nick Bertozzi (born May 26, 1970) is an American comic book writer and artist, as well as a commercial illustrator and teacher of cartooning. His series ''Rubber Necker'' from Alternative Comics won the 2003 Harvey Awards for best new talent and ...
, who invited him to join the web comics collective
Act-i-vate.
Career
Ulises Fariñas is the co-creator (along with writer Erick Freitas) of ''GAMMA'', ''Motro'', and ''Amazing Forest''. He has worked as an artist on ''Catalyst Comix'', and ''Transformers: Heart of Darkness''.
IDW Comics
IDW Publishing is an American publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections. It was founded in 1999 as the publishing division of Idea and Design Works, LLC (IDW), itself formed in 1999, and is regularly recog ...
hired Fariñas for art duties on ''Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two'' in 2014. He followed up that series in 2016 with ''Judge Dredd: Mega-City Zero'', which he wrote.
In 2016, Fariñas and Storme Smith launched Buño, a publishing imprint at
Magnetic Press. With Buño, Fariñas aims to provide an outlet which promotes creative freedom in storytelling and diversity of storytellers.
Ignorant Bliss Podcast, Episode 43
8 August 2016.
Personal life
Fariñas lives and works in upstate New York.
Bibliography
Buño, Magnetic Press
* ''Cloudia & Rex'' (writer, with Erick Freitas (co-writer), art by Daniel Irizarri, limited series, forthcoming: July 11, 2017)
* ''Guardian Force Design Manual'' (writer and artist, inked by Mike Prezzato, one-shot, forthcoming)
Dark Horse Comics
* ''Catalyst Comix'' (artist, with Joe Casey
Joe Casey is an American comic book writer. He has worked on titles such as '' Wildcats 3.0'', ''Uncanny X-Men'', '' The Intimates'', '' Adventures of Superman'', and '' G.I. Joe: America's Elite'' among others. As part of the comics creator grou ...
(writer), limited series, July 3, 2013-March 5, 2014)
* ''GAMMA'' (writer, with Erick Freitas (co-writer), one-shot, July 24, 2013)
IDW Comics
* ''Godzilla
is a fictional monster, or '' kaiju'', originating from a series of Japanese films. The character first appeared in the 1954 film ''Godzilla'' and became a worldwide pop culture icon, appearing in various media, including 32 films produc ...
in Hell #3'' (writer, with Erick Freitas (co-writer), art by Buster Moody, limited series, September 30, 2015)
* ''Godzilla: Rage Across Time #4'' (writer, with Erick Freitas (co-writer), art by Pablo Tunica, limited series, November 16, 2016)
* ''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 ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' (1977), which is a British weekly anthology Comic book, comic. He is the ...
: Mega-City Two'' (artist, with colors by Ryan Hill
Ryan Hill (born January 31, 1990) is an American long-distance runner. Hill was a silver medalist at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships after finishing second in the 3,000 meters. He represented the United States at the 2009 IAAF World Cros ...
, written by Douglas Wolk
Douglas Wolk (born 1970) is a Portland, Oregon-based author and critic. He has written about comics and popular music for publications including ''The New York Times'', ''Rolling Stone'', ''The Washington Post'', ''The Nation'', ''The New Republi ...
, limited series, 2014)
* ''Judge Dredd: Mega-City Zero'' (writer, with Erick Freitas (co-writer), art by Dan McDaid
Dan McDaid () is a British comic book writer and artist.
Career
McDaid made his debut in '' Doctor Who Magazine'', after sending a sample strip to then editor Clayton Hickman. His debut work for DWM was as writer of ''The First'', a story ...
, limited series, 2015-2016)
* ''Transformers
''Transformers'' is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the Autobots and the Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, suc ...
: Heart of Darkness'' (artist, with writers Dan Abnett
Dan Abnett (born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, sinc ...
and Andy Lanning
Andy Lanning is an English comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett.
Career
Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker. He has also pencill ...
, 4-issue limited series, March 23, 2011-June 29, 2011)
Marvel Comics
* ''Captain America & the Mighty Avengers'' #1 (variant cover artist, with writer Al Ewing, art by Luke Ross, November 12, 2014)
Oni Press
* ''Motro'' (writer and artist, with co-writer Erick Freitas, ongoing series, November 2016-present)
References
External links
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Print interviews
MultiversityComics Alliance
Comic Book ResourcesBleeding CoolComics Bulletin
Video interviews
New York Comic ConPuerto Rico Comic Con
Audio interviews
Ignorant Bliss
podcast with Julian Lytle
Making Comics
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1985 births
American comics writers
American comics artists
Artists from New Jersey
Living people
School of Visual Arts alumni