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Lee Garbett is a British
comic book artist A cartoonist is a visual artist who specializes in both drawing and writing cartoons (individual images) or comics (sequential images). Cartoonists differ from comics writers or comic book illustrators in that they produce both the literary and ...
born in the
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. He has worked on
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. As of February 2011, he is working freelance after a period of exclusivity with
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.


Career

He created the 4-issue mini-series ''Dark Mists'' with Annika Eade, which follows a group of Geisha blackmailed into becoming assassins. After AP Comics folded the title was picked up and reprinted by
Markosia Markosia is a British comic book publishing company. History Markosia was founded by Harry Markos in 2004. He employed Richard Emms (previously of APC) as the Editor-in-chief as well as lead designer. in 2005. Markosia had already published H ...
. Lee left the series after issue No. 3 and moved to '' 2000 AD'', most notably on the series ''
London Falling {{For, the 2012 Urban Fantasy novel, Paul Cornell ''London Falling'' is a strip published in June-July 2006 in the British comics magazine '' 2000 AD'', created by writer Simon Spurrier and artist Lee Garbett. It explores bogeymen from English f ...
'', co-created with
Simon Spurrier Simon "Si" Spurrier (born 2 May 1981) is a British comics writer and novelist, who has previously worked as a cook, a bookseller, and an art director for the BBC. Getting his start in comics with the British small press, he went on to write ...
. He also worked on a ''
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 ...
'' strip 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 Like ...
. He then moved to US publisher,
DC Comics DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
and their
Wildstorm Wildstorm Productions, (stylized as WildStorm), is an American comic book imprint. Originally founded as an independent company established by Jim Lee under the name "Aegis Entertainment" and expanded in subsequent years by other creators, Wilds ...
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. There he first worked on '' The Highwaymen'' before working with
Keith Giffen Keith Ian Giffen (born November 30, 1952) is an American comics artist and writer. He is known for his work for DC Comics on their ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo. Biography K ...
on ''
Midnighter Midnighter is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books first published by WildStorm and later DC Comics once it absorbed the former. The character was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch. The character made hi ...
'' and the DC/Wildstorm Universe crossover ''
Dreamwar ''DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar'' is a six-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series writer by Keith Giffen, drawn by Lee Garbett and published by DC Comics. The series is a fictional crossover, crossover between the DC Universe, DC and Wil ...
''. He is also providing the art for the two-part ''
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''
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which follows the Batman R.I.P. storyline and links into
Final Crisis "Final Crisis" is a crossover storyline that appeared in comic books published by DC Comics in 2008, primarily the seven-issue miniseries of the same name written by Grant Morrison. Originally DC announced the project as being illustrated solely b ...
. Lee drew the first arc on DC comics '' The Outsiders,'' entitled "The Deep," as well as the new ''
Batgirl Batgirl is the name of several superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts and allies to the superhero Batman. Although the character Betty Kane was introduced into publication in ...
'' title, relaunched in August 2009 following ''
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''. He provided pencils for the sixth and final issue of
Grant Morrison Grant Morrison, MBE (born 31 January 1960) is a Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer. Their work is known for its nonlinear narrative A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, w ...
's''
The Return of Bruce Wayne ''Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne'' is a 6-issue American comic book Limited series (comics), limited series published by DC Comics beginning in May to November 2010, written by Grant Morrison and featuring a team of rotating artists starting wi ...
'' limited series. ''Draw Comic Book Action'', an instructional book detailing Garbett's methods for drawing comic book action scenes, was published in 2010. In 2011, he drew a three-part crossover for Marvel titled "Identity Wars", which took place across the ''
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'', ''
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'' and ''
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'' annuals.


Bibliography

*'' Dark Mists'' (with Annika Eade,
Markosia Markosia is a British comic book publishing company. History Markosia was founded by Harry Markos in 2004. He employed Richard Emms (previously of APC) as the Editor-in-chief as well as lead designer. in 2005. Markosia had already published H ...
, 2005–2006, tpb, June 2007, 100 pages, ) *''
Tharg's Future Shocks ''Tharg's Future Shocks'' is a long-running series of short strips in the British weekly comic '' 2000 AD'' in 1977. The name originates from the fictional editor of 2000 AD and the book titled ''Future Shock'', written by Alvin Toffler, publi ...
'': "Doom-Dream of Destiny!" (with
Al Ewing Al Ewing () is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press and for '' 2000 AD'' and Marvel Comics. Career Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page ''Future Shocks'' format for '' 2000 AD'' and moved on ...
, in '' 2000 AD'' #1481, 2006) *''
London Falling {{For, the 2012 Urban Fantasy novel, Paul Cornell ''London Falling'' is a strip published in June-July 2006 in the British comics magazine '' 2000 AD'', created by writer Simon Spurrier and artist Lee Garbett. It explores bogeymen from English f ...
'' (with
Simon Spurrier Simon "Si" Spurrier (born 2 May 1981) is a British comics writer and novelist, who has previously worked as a cook, a bookseller, and an art director for the BBC. Getting his start in comics with the British small press, he went on to write ...
, in ''2000 AD'' #1491–1495, 2006) *'' The Highwaymen'' (with
Marc Bernardin Marc Bernardin (born November 29, 1971) is an American journalist, public speaker, TV and comic book writer, and podcaster. He has served as film editor for the ''Los Angeles Times'' and senior editor for ''The Hollywood Reporter'' and ''Entertai ...
and Adam Freeman, 5-issue
mini-series A miniseries or mini-series is a television series that tells a story in a predetermined, limited number of episodes. "Limited series" is another more recent US term which is sometimes used interchangeably. , the popularity of miniseries format h ...
,
Wildstorm Wildstorm Productions, (stylized as WildStorm), is an American comic book imprint. Originally founded as an independent company established by Jim Lee under the name "Aegis Entertainment" and expanded in subsequent years by other creators, Wilds ...
, August–December 2006, tpb, 112 pages, March 2008, ) *''
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 ...
'': "Shadowkill" (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 ...
, in ''
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 Like ...
'' #254–255, 2007) *''
Midnighter Midnighter is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books first published by WildStorm and later DC Comics once it absorbed the former. The character was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch. The character made hi ...
'' #16–20 (pencils, with writer
Keith Giffen Keith Ian Giffen (born November 30, 1952) is an American comics artist and writer. He is known for his work for DC Comics on their ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo. Biography K ...
and inks by
Rick Burchett Rick Burchett (born March 9, 1952) is an American comic book artist known for his work on such characters as Batman and Superman. Career Burchett began his artistic career in St. Louis, Missouri, and did his early professional comics work at Fi ...
,
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, Wildstorm, April–August 2008, collected in ''Midnighter: Book 3: Assassin8'', 168 pages, December 2008, ) *''
Dreamwar ''DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar'' is a six-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series writer by Keith Giffen, drawn by Lee Garbett and published by DC Comics. The series is a fictional crossover, crossover between the DC Universe, DC and Wil ...
'' (pencils, with writer Keith Giffen and inks by
Trevor Scott Trevor John Scott (born August 30, 1984) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Buffalo and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2008 ...
, 6-issue limited series, DC/Wildstorm, June–November 2008, tpb, 144 pages, April 2009, ) *''
Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on ...
'' #682–683 (pencils, with writer
Grant Morrison Grant Morrison, MBE (born 31 January 1960) is a Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer. Their work is known for its nonlinear narrative A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, w ...
and inks by Trevor Scot, DC Comics, November–December 2008, collected in '' Batman R.I.P.'', hardcover, 192 pages, January 2009, ) * "Christmas With the
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" (pencils, with writer J. C. Vaughn and inks by Trevor Scot, in ''DCU Holiday Special'', DC Comics, February 2009) * '' The Outsiders'' #15–18, 20 (pencils, with writer
Peter Tomasi Peter J. Tomasi is an American comic book editor and writer, best known for his work for DC Comics. As an editor, he oversaw numerous comic books featuring the Justice League, including series starring various members of that team such as Batman, ...
and inks by Trevor Scott, ongoing series, DC Comics, April–September 2009) * ''
Batgirl Batgirl is the name of several superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts and allies to the superhero Batman. Although the character Betty Kane was introduced into publication in ...
'' #1–7, 9–12, 14 (pencils, with writer
Bryan Q. Miller Bryan Q. Miller is an American television and comic writer most notable for his work on the CW’s television series '' Smallville'' and DC’s comic book '' Batgirl''. Career Miller began work on ''Smallville'' as an unpaid intern during Season ...
and inks by Trevor Scott, ongoing series, DC Comics, October 2009 – April 2010, June–November 2010) * '' Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne'' No. 6 (with Grant Morrison, 6-issue limited series, DC Comics, 2010, forthcoming) * ''Draw Comic Book Action'' (Impact books, November 2010, 128 pages, ) * "Can't Get the Service" (with pencils by Rob Williams, in ''
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'' No. 658,
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, June 2011) * "Identity Wars" (with
John Layman John Steele Layman (born August 2, 1969) is an American comic book writer and letterer. Layman is most known for writing ''Chew'', published by Image Comics. Career Once an editor for Wildstorm, a branch of DC Comics, Layman turned to writing c ...
, Marvel Comics): * ''
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Annual'' No. 38 *
Loki: Agent of Asgard"
(with
Al Ewing Al Ewing () is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press and for '' 2000 AD'' and Marvel Comics. Career Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page ''Future Shocks'' format for '' 2000 AD'' and moved on ...
), 2014
Lucifer
written by Holly Black and Richard Kadrey *
Skyward
written by Joe Henderson Image Comic
Nominated for Eisner Award 2018 winner
Skyward has been picked up b
Sony for Film adaptation

Boom Comics:
Main cover and variant comic covers; Titles
Bone Parish

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Dark Crystal" *Bottleneck Gallery : Movie Poster *''X-Men: Days of Future Past''; Costume Design


Notes


References

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External links

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BlogGallery of work
at the Comic Art Community
Interview with Lee Garbett
at Beyond Comic Books {{DEFAULTSORT:Garbett, Lee Living people British comics artists Year of birth missing (living people)