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Juan José Ryp (born Juan José Rodríguez y Prieto; born 1971) is a Spanish
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. After an early start in Spanish underground comicsRyp, Juan José - Bibliographie BD, photo, biographie
"Dessinateur clairement autodidacte, Juan-José RYP commence sa carrière professionnelle tardivement chez Wet Comix, magazine espagnol versant dans .."
he has gone on to provide art for all the major American comic publishers, doing extensive work for
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,
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,
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and
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. He has received critical acclaim for his intricately detailed pencil work and his meticulous draftsmanship, with a focus on action and the realism of environments and anatomy. His most notable works are his dark
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collaborations with writer
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, '' Black Summer'' and '' No Hero'', his adaptation of
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's original script for ''
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'' with writer
Steven Grant Steven Grant (born October 22, 1953) is an American alternative rock and comic book writer best known for his work with ''Trouser Press'' and his 1985–1986 Marvel Comics mini-series '' The Punisher'' with artist Mike Zeck and for his creator-o ...
and the ''Britannia'' mini-series, a horror mystery set at the age of
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, created with writer
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 ...
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Biography

A self-taught artist, Ryp started his professional career with a small Spanish publisher, MMM (Megamultimedia), first illustrating a fantasy comic for children and later being commissioned a few series for anthology magazine ''Wet Comix''. His main works from this period are the erotic ''Lesbiación'' (Girls' Games), ''Monique y Denisse'' and ''Ignominia'' series and the pulpy ''Nancy in Hell'' and ''Bribones''. When MMM shut down, Ryp stopped drawing regularly, only sporadically providing illustrations for books and magazines. He resumed his career in 2001, when the American publishing house Avatar Press asked him to illustrate comic adaptations of the prose works of
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. He went on to provide art for the comic adaptation of Frank Miller's unused ''RoboCop 2'' script, with writer Steven Grant, and had his first breakthrough drawing Warren Ellis' ''Black Summer'' and the second part of his Avatar superhero trilogy, ''No Hero''. At Avatar, Ryp also illustrated several film tie-ins for classic horror franchises ''
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'', ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' and ''
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''. After a long run of working at Avatar, in 2010 Ryp started collaborating with
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on '' Vengeance of the Moon Knight'' and a '' Punisher MAX'' one-shot. Shortly after he was announced as the artist of the 12-issue series '' Wolverine: The Best There Is'' along with writer
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. He went on to guest on several
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titles at DC Comics, before being tapped to illustrate the 20-issue series '' Clone'' with writers David Schulner, Aaron Ginsburg and Wade McIntyre for
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at Image Comics. In 2015 Ryp was asked by ex-Marvel CEO Warren Simons to draw several titles for the relaunched
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. After doing some guest work on a few Valiant series, he reunited with former ''Punisher'' collaborator and legendary writer
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 ...
for the historical horror mystery ''Britannia'', an experience he described as "very exciting" because it allowed him to work with new characters and put a horror spin on an unusual historical setting. The series was followed by a sequel, titled ''Britannia: We Who Are About to Die'', with Milligan back on writing duties. Ryp continued working for Valiant until 2020, providing art for some of the best-selling series of the publisher. In 2020 he joined the roster of newly-launched ex-Marvel Editor-in-Chief
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's publishing house
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, illustrating the second volume of the zombie action comic ''Year Zero'' with writer
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. The following year he rejoined ex-Valiant Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons drawing
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's dinosaur action mini-series ''Tankers'' for ex-Valiant CEO Dinesh Shamdasani's Bad Idea.


Bibliography


Avatar Press

*'' Alan Moore's Magic Words'' #1 (art, with writer Art Brooks, adapted from works by
Alan Moore Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English author known primarily for his work in comic books including ''Watchmen'', ''V for Vendetta'', ''The Ballad of Halo Jones'', Swamp Thing (comic book), ''Swamp Thing'', ''Batman: The Killing Joke' ...
, 2002) * ''
Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths ''Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths'' is a three-issue comic book miniseries presenting work written by comics writer Alan Moore, based on the writings of horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was published by Avatar Press in 2003. Ba ...
'' #1 (art, with writer Alan Moore, 2003) * '' Alan Moore's Another Suburban Romance'' #1 (art, with writer
Antony Johnston Antony Johnston (born 25 August 1972) is a British writer of comics, video games, and novels. He is known for the post-apocalyptic comic series '' Wasteland'', the graphic novel ''The Coldest City'' (adapted for film as '' Atomic Blonde''), and ...
, adapted from the play by Alan Moore, 2003) * '' Frank Miller's RoboCop'' #1–9 (art, with writer
Steven Grant Steven Grant (born October 22, 1953) is an American alternative rock and comic book writer best known for his work with ''Trouser Press'' and his 1985–1986 Marvel Comics mini-series '' The Punisher'' with artist Mike Zeck and for his creator-o ...
, adapted from the original script by Frank Miller, 2003–06) *''Angel Stomp Future'' #1 (art, with writer
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'' ...
, 2004) * '' Special (one shot), with Brian Pulido (2005) * ''
A Nightmare on Elm Street ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' is a 1984 American Supernatural horror film, supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise), ''A ...
: Paranoid'' #1–3 (art, with writer
Brian Pulido Brian Pulido (born November 30, 1961) is an American creator, writer and producer of comic books and films. Early life Growing up in Long Branch, New Jersey, Pulido first developed an interest in the horror genre after the release of ''Night of ...
, 2005) * ''
Wolfskin ''Wolfskin'' is the first book of the Saga of the Light Isles series by New Zealand author Juliet Marillier. Plot summary Eyvind is a young Viking man who wishes to be a Wolfskin (a berserker warrior of Thor Thor (from ) is a prominent list ...
'' #1–3 (art, with writer Warren Ellis, 2006–07) * '' Black Summer'' #0–7 (art, with writer Warren Ellis, 2007–08) * '' No Hero'' #0–7 (art, with writer Warren Ellis, 2008–09)


AWA Upshot

* ''Year Zero'' Vol. 2 #1–5 (art, with writer
Benjamin Percy Benjamin Percy is an American author of novels and short stories, essayist, comic book writer, and screenwriter. Career Benjamin Percy has published four novels, ''The Dark Net'', ''The Dead Lands'', ''Red Moon'', and ''The Wilding'', as well as ...
, 2020–21)


Bad Idea

* ''Tankers'' #1–3 (art, with writer
Robert Venditti Robert Venditti is an American comic book writer, known for his work on the Top Shelf Productions title ''The Surrogates'', which was adapted to a major motion picture starring Bruce Willis directed by Jonathan Mostow for Disney., and for the Va ...
, 2021)


DC Comics

* '' Batman: Arkham Unhinged'' #5 (art, with writer Derek Fridolfs, 2012) * '' Batman: The Dark Knight'' #0 (art, with writer
Gregg Hurwitz Gregg Andrew Hurwitz is an American novelist, screenwriter, and comic book writer. Most of his novels are in the thriller fiction genre. His script writing work includes a film adaptation of his book '' Orphan X'', a TV adaptation of Joby Warri ...
, 2012) * ''
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'' #15 (art, with writer
Duane Swierczynski Duane Louis Swierczynski (born February 22, 1972) is an American crime writer known for his work in non-fiction books, novels and comic books. Early life Duane Swierczynski was born and raised in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Frankford, ...
, 2012) * ''Talon'' #2 (art, with writers
Scott Snyder Scott Snyder (born January 15, 1976) is an American comic book author. He is known for his 2006 short story collection ''Voodoo Heart'', and his work for DC Comics, including series such as ''American Vampire'', ''Detective Comics'', a highly acc ...
and
James Tynion IV James T. Tynion IV (; born December 14, 1987) is an American comic book author. He is best known for his work at DC Comics including as the writer on the mainline ''Batman'' title, the ''Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' trilogy, and ''Justi ...
, 2012) * ''
Nightwing Nightwing is a superhero alias used by multiple characters in American comic books published by DC Comics. The most prominent bearer is Dick Grayson, the original Robin, who adopts the Nightwing identity to assert his independence from Batman. ...
'' #17–18 (art, with writer
Kyle Higgins Kyle Higgins (born June 12, 1985) is an American comic book writer and film director. He is best known for his work on the ''Batman'' franchise at DC Comics, namely writing the miniseries '' Batman: Gates of Gotham'' and for the ''Nightwing'' and ...
, 2013) * '' Legends of the Dark Knight'' #6 (art, with writer Rob Williams, 2013) * ''
Batwoman Batwoman is a name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts and allies of Batman similarly to Batgirl. The original version of the character, Kathy Kane (eventually given t ...
'' #38 (art, with writer
Marc Andreyko Marc Andreyko (born June 20, 1970) is an American comic book writer and screenwriter, best known for the true crime series ''Torso'' he co-wrote with Brian Michael Bendis and for co-creating the character Kate Spencer for DC Comics. Career Mar ...
, 2015) * ''
Batman and Robin 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 Comi ...
'' Annual #3 (art, 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, ...
, 2015)


Image Comics

* '' Clone'' #1–20 (art, with writer David Schulner, 2012–14) * '' Ghosted'' #16 (art, with writer
Joshua Williamson Joshua Williamson is an American comic book writer. He is known for his long-lasting run on ''The Flash,'' as well as DC Comics events, '' Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths'' and '' Knight Terrors.'' Along with ''The Flash'' he has also worked on s ...
, 2015)


Marvel Comics

* ''Vengeance of the
Moon Knight Moon Knight is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, the character first appeared in ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August 1975). The son of a rabbi, Marc S ...
'' #9–10 (art, with writer Gregg Hurwitz, 2010) * '' Punisher MAX: Happy Ending'' (art, with writer
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 ...
, 2010) * '' Wolverine: The Best There Is'' #1–12 (art, with writer
Charlie Huston Charlie Huston is an American novelist, screenwriter and comic book writer. His twelve novels span several genres from crime to horror to science fiction. His books have been published in English by Ballentine, Del Rey, Mulholland and Orion, and ...
, 2011–12) *''
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: Battleworld'' #3 (art, with writer
Kieron Gillen Kieron Michael Gillen (; born 30 September 1975) is a British comic book writer and former video game and music journalist. In comics, Gillen is known for his creator-owned series such as '' Once & Future'' (2019–2022), '' Die'' (2018–202 ...
, 2015) * ''Wolverine (6th series)'' #26-35, 37-39 (art, with writer
Benjamin Percy Benjamin Percy is an American author of novels and short stories, essayist, comic book writer, and screenwriter. Career Benjamin Percy has published four novels, ''The Dark Net'', ''The Dead Lands'', ''Red Moon'', and ''The Wilding'', as well as ...
, 2022-23 * ''Wolverine: Blood Hunt'' #1-4 (art, with writer Tom Waltz, 2024)


Valiant Entertainment

* ''Book of Death: Legends of the Geomancer'' #1–4 (art, with writer
Fred Van Lente Fred Van Lente (born February 14, 1972, in Tacoma, Washington) from Chagrin Falls, Ohio is an American writer, primarily of comic books and graphic novels. Career Van Lente is the co-founder, along with artist Ryan Dunlavey, of Evil Twin Com ...
, 2015) * ''
Ninjak Ninjak is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Valiant Comics. The original incarnation of the character was created by Mark Moretti and Joe Quesada, The character was first introduced as a ninja and spy in the Valiant Comic ...
'' #7–13 (art, with writer
Matt Kindt Matt Kindt (born 1973) is an American comic book writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. His early creator-owned works were spy fiction, and their success led to mainstream work for hire projects in superhero fiction and other genres. His work h ...
, 2015–16) * ''Britannia'' #1–4 (art, with writer Peter Milligan, 2016) * ''Harbinger: Renegade'' #0–4, 6 (art, with writer Rafer Roberts, 2016–17) * ''Britannia: We Who Are About to Die'' #1–4 (art, with writer Peter Milligan, 2017) * ''Rapture'' #4 (art, with writer Matt Kindt, 2017) * ''Ninja-K'' #6–9 (art, with writer
Christos Gage Christos N. Gage is an American screenwriter and comic book writer. He is known for his work on the TV series ''Daredevil (TV series), Daredevil'', ''Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series), Hawaii Five-0'', ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Numbers ...
, 2018) * ''
X-O Manowar X-O Manowar (Aric of Dacia) is a fictional superhero co-created by writers Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, and artists Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith. The eponymous comic book series published by Valiant Comics has sold more than 8 million c ...
'' #19–22 (art, with writer Matt Kindt, 2018) * ''Rai'' #1–10 (art, with writer
Dan Abnett Daniel P. 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 has worked on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since ...
, 2019–20)


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