Ben Templesmith(born 7 March 1984) is an Australian comic book artist best known for his work in the Americancomic bookindustry, most notably theImage ComicsseriesFell,with writerWarren Ellis,andIDW's30 Days of Nightwith writerSteve Niles,which was adapted into amotion picture of the same name.He has also created book covers, movie posters, trading cards, and concept work for film.
| Ben Templesmith | |
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 Ben Templesmith at NYCC 2011 | |
| Born | 7 March 1984 Perth,Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
Notable works | |
| Awards | |
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Early life
editTemplesmith was born 7 March 1984, inPerth,Western Australia.[1]He graduated fromCurtin Universitywith a bachelor's degree in Design, and holds a diploma of Cartoon and Graphic Art from the Australian College of Journalism.[2]
Career
editTemplesmith produced his first commercial American comics work in 2001, providing the art forTodd McFarlane Productions'Hellspawn,which was published byImage Comics.He has gone on to create his own original works as well as contribute to many licensed properties at various publishers, most notablyIDW Publishing,with which he had an exclusive agreement through most of 2008 and part of 2009 before returning to being a freelancer.
Other licensed properties that Templesmith has worked on include illustrating "Dark Journey", a story in issue #17 of theDark Horse Comicsanthology seriesStar Wars Talesin 2003, and the covers toDevil's Due Publishing'sArmy of Darkness: Ashes to Ashes#1 in 2004 and IDW'sG.I. Joe#0 in 2008.
Original works Templesmith has produced include the miniseriesWelcome to Hoxford,theNew York Timesbest-sellingWormwood: Gentleman Corpse[3]Tommyrot: The Art of Ben Templesmith,ConluvioandChokerat Image Comics with writerBen McCool.He also provided a number of covers for theOni PressseriesWasteland.
In April 2012,DC Entertainmentannounced that Templesmith would be one of the artists illustrating a new digitalBatmanseries with stories set outside regular DC continuity.[4]
Starting in November 2014, Templesmith launchedGotham by Midnightfrom DC Comics with writer Ray Fawkes.[5]
Awards
edit- 2007International Horror Guild Awardfor Illustrated Narrative (with Thomas Ligotti, Joe Harris, Stuart Moore, Michael Gaydos,Colleen DoranandTed McKeeverforThe Nightmare Factory)[6]
- 2007Spike TV Scream Awardfor Best Comic Book (withSteve Nilesfor30 Days of Night)[7]
- 2010Eagle Awardfor Favourite Colourist[8]
Nominations
edit- 2005Eisner Awardfor Best Limited Series (for30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow,withSteve Niles)[9]
- 2005 Eisner Award forBest Painter/Multimedia Artist(for30 for Days of Night: Return to Barrow)[9]
- 2006 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series (withWarren EllisforFell)[10]
- 2006 Eisner Award for Best New Series (with Warren Ellis forFell)[10]
- 2006 Eisner Award forBest Painter/Multimedia Artist(forFell)[10]
- 2007 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series (with Frank Beddor, Liz Cavalier forThe Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M)[11]
- 2007 Eisner Award forPainter/Multimedia Artist(forThe Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M)[11]
- 2006International Horror Guild Awardfor Illustrated Narrative (with Steve Niles forDark Days)[12]
- 2006 International Horror Guild Award for Graphic Narrative (with Steve Niles and Ashley Wood for30 Days of Nightissues 1–3)[12]
- 2007 Horror Guild Award for Illustrated Narrative (forWormwood Gentleman Corpse: Birds, Bees, Blood & Beer)[6]
Selected bibliography
editComics
edit- Hellspawn(artist,Image Comics,2002)
- 30 Days of Night(co-creator and artist, with Steve Niles,IDW Publishing,2002)
- Dark Days(co-creator and artist, withSteve Niles,IDW Publishing, 2003)
- Criminal Macabre(artist, with Steve Niles,Dark Horse Comics,2003)
- Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse(creator and writer/artist,LOFI Magazine,2004–2006, IDW Publishing, 2006–present)
- 30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow(co-creator and artist, with Steve Niles, IDW Publishing, 2004)
- Singularity 7(creator and writer/artist, IDW Publishing, 2004)
- Blood-Stained Sword(co-creator and artist, IDW Publishing, 2004)
- Silent Hill:Dying Inside(artist, withScott Ciencin,IDW Publishing, 2004)
- 30 Days of Night:Bloodsucker Tales(co-creator and artist, withMatt Fraction,IDW Publishing, 2004–2005)
- Hatter M(artist, withFrank BeddorandLiz Cavalier,Image Comics, 2004–2006)
- Shadowplay(co-creator and artist, IDW Publishing, 2005)
- Fell(co-creator and artist, withWarren Ellis,Image Comics, 2005–present)
- 30 Days of Night:Red Snow(co-creator and writer/artist, IDW Publishing, 2007)
- Dead Space(artist, withAntony Johnston,2008, Image Comics)[13]
- Welcome To Hoxford(creator and writer/artist, IDW Publishing, 2008)
- Doctor Who- The Whispering Gallery(artist, withLeah MooreandJohn Reppion,2009)
- Groom Lake(co-creator, withChris Ryall,IDW Publishing, 2009)
- Choker(co-creator, withBen McCool,Image Comics, 2012)
- Ten Grand(artist), withJ. Michael Straczynski,Image Comics, 2013
- Gotham By Midnight(Artist) (co-creator, withRay Fawkes,DC Comics, 2014)
Game books
edit- Superiors 4: Rogues to Riches(In Nomine) (2000)Steve Jackson Games,Interior Artist
- Faiths and Pantheons(Forgotten Realms) (2002)Wizards of the Coast,Interior Artist
- City of the Spider Queen(Forgotten Realms) (2002) Wizards of the Coast, Interior Artist
- Fiend Folio(Dungeons and Dragons) (2003) Wizards of the Coast, Interior Artist
- Nomads(2004; artist;White Wolf Game Studio)
Art books
edit- Tommyrot: The Art of Ben Templesmith(IDW Publishing)
- Conluvio: The Art of Ben Templesmith,Vol. 2 (IDW Publishing)
- SquidGirls: Erotica Tentacular
References
edit- ^"[Untitled" About "page]".Ben Templesmith official website.Archivedfrom the original on 23 June 2017.Retrieved5 May2012.
- ^Giles, Keith (31 August 2001)."Artists on the Verge: Ben Templesmith".Comic Book Resources.
- ^Gustines, George Gene (20 March 2009)."Graphic Books Best Seller Lists: March 14"/The New York Times.
- ^Truitt, Brian (13 April 2012)."Batman, 'Smallville' lead DC Comics' digital charge"USA Today.
- ^"GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT VOL. 1: WE DO NOT SLEEP".DC.21 April 2015.Retrieved18 January2021.
- ^ab"The INTERNATIONAL HORROR GUILD AWARDS for WORKS from 2007".Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^Furey, Emmett (23 October 2007)."CBR @ Spike TV's Scream Awards 2007".Comic Book Resources.
- ^"2010 Eagle Award winners"Archived3 November 2010 at theWayback Machine.The Beat. 30 October 2010
- ^ab2005 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards;Comic Book Awards Almanac. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^abc2006 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards;Comic Book Awards Almanac. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^ab2007 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards;Comic Book Awards Almanac. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^ab"2006 Horror Guild Award winners and nominees".HorrorAward.org.Archived fromthe originalon 31 October 2014.Retrieved7 September2010.
- ^Ekstrom, Steve (28 February 2008).Ben Templesmith - Moving into Dead Space[permanent dead link].Newsarama
External links
edit
- Official website
- Ben Templesmithat the Comic Book DB (archived fromthe original)
- "Ben Templesmith on LiveJournal, his official blog".Archived fromthe originalon 9 December 2012.
- "Ben Templesmith atPen n Paper".Archived fromthe originalon 5 October 2007.