Cavan Scott(born 18 April 1973), is aNew York Timesbestselling comic writer andauthor.He is best known for his work on a variety of spin-offs from bothDoctor WhoandStar Wars,as well as comics and novels forTeen Titans,Black Adam,Ghostbusters,Transformers,Back to the Future,Vikings,Pacific Rim,Sherlock Holmes,andPenguins of Madagascar.
Cavan Scott | |
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Born | Bristol,United Kingdom | 18 April 1973
Occupation | Comic Writer, Author |
Nationality | British |
Period | 2000–present |
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Cavan Scott, along with Justina Ireland, Claudia Gray, Daniel Jose Older, and Charles Soule are crafting a new era in theStar Warspublishing world calledStar Wars: The High Republic.Scott's first contribution to the era was a comic book series released through Marvel Comics titledStar Wars: The High Republic.[1]and he has also written two novels in the series, theNew York Timesbestseller,The Rising StormandPath of Vengeance,numerous short stories inStar Wars Insiderand theLife Day Treasury,a four issue mini-series for IDW,The Monster of Temple Peakand the audio drama,Tempest Runner.
In April 2020,Vault Comicsannounced their supernatural spy seriesShadow Service,written by Cavan Scott with art by Corin M. Howell, for release in July 2020.[2]This was Cavan Scott's first creator-owned comic series. He has since written three more creator-owned series:The Ward,fromDark Horse Comics,Sleep TerrorsfromLegendary Comics,andDead Seasfrom Dark Horse.
In April 2016, his 2016World Book DaybookStar Wars: The Escapebecame the UK's number one bestselling book.
He was also script editor on the first series ofHighlanderaudiobooks and producedBlakes 7forBig Finish Productions.
He has written a number of books based upon theBBC TelevisionseriesCountryfileandPlanet Dinosaur,as well as children's books and comic based on such popular children's franchisesSkylanders,Disney Infinity,Adventure Time,andAngry Birds.
He wrote a series ofSherlock Holmesnovels for Titan Books, the first of which, "The Patchwork Devil", was published in 2016.
Scott conceived and launchedCountryfile Magazinein 2007 and has written for over 30 national magazines and newspapers. He regularly appears on local and national radio commentating on rural affairs and has been a judge of various countryside awards including theRSPBFarming for Nature Award and theFARMAFarm Retailer of the Year.[3]He appeared onBBC Breakfastto discuss the casting ofPeter Capaldias Doctor Who'sTwelfth Doctor.[4]
He also wrote serialized children's books for Fiction Express, including two volumes ofSnaffles the Cat Burglar.[5]
Works
editComics
edit- Star Wars
- Star Wars Adventures(2017), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Heroes of the Galaxy(2017), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Defend the Republic(2017), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Blues(2018), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle(2018), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader’s Castle(2019), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Shadow of Vader’s Castle(2020), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle(2021), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars: The High Republic(2021), published byMarvel Comics
- Star Wars: The High Republic: The Monster of Temple Peak(2021), published byIDW Publishing
- Star Wars: Life Day(2021), published byMarvel Comics
- Star Wars: The High Republic(2022), published byMarvel Comics
- Star Wars: Yoda(2022), publisher byMarvel Comics
- Star Wars: Tales From the Rancor’s Pit(2022), published byDark Horse Comics
- Creator-owned comics
- Shadow Service(2020), published byVault Comics
- The Ward(2022), published byDark Horse Comics
- Sleep Terrors(2022), published byLegendary Comics
- Dead Seas(2022), published byIDW Publishing
- DCSuperheroes
- Doctor Who
- Mistaken Identity(2010), inDoctor Who Adventures
- Creature Feature(2010), inDoctor Who Adventures
- Doctor Who - The Ninth Doctor(2015–2017), published byTitan Comics
- Doctor Who - Holiday Special(2015), published byTitan Comics
- Doctor Who - Supremacy of the Cybermen(2016), published byTitan Comics
- Vikings
- Vikings(2016), published byTitan Comics
- Vikings: Uprising(2016), published byTitan Comics
- Vikings: Godhead(2017), published byTitan Comics
- Power Rangers
- Game Over(2005), inJetix Magazine
- Starr Stuck(2004), inJetix Magazine
- Nick Nitro & Booster(Ongoing, 2010–2011) inNitro
- Krash Test Bunny(Ongoing, 2010–2011) inNitro
- Minnie The Minx,Roger the Dodger,The Bash Street Kids,Gnasher and Gnipper,Bananaman(2014–present) inThe Beano
- Adventure Time(2015), published byTitan Comics
- Penguins of Madagascar- (2015–2016), published byTitan Comics
- Not with a Bang(2016), published in Vertigo: SFX byVertigo Comics
- Tekken:Blood Feud- (2017), published byTitan Comics
- Star Wars Adventures Annual: The Lost Eggs of Livorno-(2018), published byIDW Publishing
- Pacific Rim: Aftermath(2018) published byLegendary Comics
- Pacific Rim: Amara(2019) published byLegendary Comics
- Pacific Rim: Black-out(2021) Published byLegendary Comics
- Sonic the HedgehogAnnual: Curse of the Pyramid(2019), published byIDW Publishing
- Ghostbusters35th Anniversary Collection(2019), published byIDW Publishing
- Transformers/Back to the Future(2020), published byIDW Publishing
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla:Song of Glory(2020), published byDark Horse Comics
Books
edit- Doctor Who
- Wit, Wisdom, and Timey-Wimey Stuff: The Quotable Dr. Who(2001) (with Mark Wright)
- Project: Valhalla(2005) (with Mark Wright)
- The Sarah Jane Adventures: Wraith World(2010)
- Who-ology: The Official Doctor Who Miscellany(2013) (withMark Wright)
- Doctor Who: Dalek(2017) (with George Mann and Justin Richards)
- Doctor Who: The Shining Man(2017)
- Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor: Volume 1Weapons of Past Destruction(2017) (with Blair Shedd and Rachael Stott)
- Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor: Volume 2Doctormania(2017) (with Adriana Melo and Chris Bolson)
- Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor: Volume 3Official Secrets(2017) (with Adriana Melo and Chris Bolson)
- Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor: Volume 4Sin Eaters(2018) (with Adriana Melo and Chris Bolson)
- Doctor Who: The Missy Chronicles(2018) (with Jac Rayner, Paul Magrs, James Gross, Peter Anghelides, Richard Dinnick)
- Who-ology: The Official Doctor Who Miscellany: The Regenerated Edition(2018) (with Mark Wright)
- Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension Book One(2018) (with George Mann, Nick Abadzis, Rachael Stott, Cris Bolson, Adriana Melo, Mariano Laclaustra, Leandro Casco, Iolanda Zanfardino, Rod Fernandes, Marco Lesko, Carlos Cabrera, Triona Farrell, and Hi-Fi)
- Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension Book Two(2018) (with George Mann, Nick Abadzis, Rachael Stott, Mariano Laclaustra, Alex Ronald, Leondro Casco)
- Countryfile
- Countryfile: Great British Walks(2010), (Editor)
- Countryfile Perfect Days Out(2010)
- John Craven's Countryfile Companion(2010) (collaboration withJohn Craven)
- Countryfile: Adam's Farm: My Life on the Land(2011) (withAdam Henson)
- The Obverse Book of Ghosts(2010) (Editor)
- Planet Dinosaur(2011)
- Blake's 7:The Forgotten(2012) (withMark Wright)
- Skylanders
- Skylanders: The Machine of Doom(2012) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: Official Annual 2013(2012)
- Skylanders: Quiz Quest(2012)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Spyro vs the Mega Monsters(2013) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Gill Grunt and the Curse of the Fishmaster(2013) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Lightning Rod faces the Cyclops Queen(2013) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: Official Annual2014 (2013)
- Skylanders: The A-Z of Skylands(2013)
- Skylanders Giants: Master Eon’s Official Guide(2013)
- Skylanders Universe: The Ultimate Guide(2014)
- Skylanders SWAP Force: Master Eon’s Official Guide(2014)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Terrifin Battles The Boom Brother(2014) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Cynder Comfronts the Weather Wizard(2014) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: Time Twister(2014) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Erupter Meets the Nightmare Kings(2014) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: Official Annual2015 (2014)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Trigger Happy Targets The Evil Kaos(2014) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Skylanders: The Mask of Power: Stump Smash Crosses the Bone Dragon(2016) (writing as Onk Beakman)
- Angry Birds
- The Angry Birds Official Sticker Book(2013)
- The World of Angry Birds Official Guide(2013)
- Angry Birds Treasure Island(2015)
- The OfficialBeanoSticker Book(2014)
- Mama Barkfingers(2014)
- The Hunted(2014)
- Billy Button(2014)
- Pest Control(2014)
- The Changeling(2014)
- Snaffles the Cat Burglar(2014)
- Warhammer 40,000:Plague Harvest(2015)
- Dennis the Menace: The Golden Catapult(2015)
- Penguins of Madagascar
- Penguins of Madagascar: Operation: Heist(2015)
- Penguins of Madagascar: Elitist of the Elite(2016)
- Penguins of Madagascar: Secret Paws(2016)
- Adventure Park
- Adventure Park: Pirate Peril(2016)
- Adventure Park: Dinosaur Danger(2016)
- Adventure Park: Rainforest Riot(2016)
- Adventure Park: Medieval Madness(2016)
- Adventure Park: Monster Mayhem(2016)
- Adventure Park: Cosmic Chaos(2016)
- Adventure Park: Candy Crisis(2016)
- Adventure Park: Pyramid Panic(2016)
- LEGODC Super Heroes Character Encyclopedia(2016)
- Snaffles and the Moonfish Mystery(2016)
- Curious Cal and the Wish Machine(2016)
- Sherlock Holmes: The Patchwork Devil(2016)
- Star Wars
- Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space - The Escape(2016)
- Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space - The Snare(2016)
- Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space - The Steal(2016)
- Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space - The Cold(2017)
- Choose Your Destiny: A Han and Chewie Adventure(2018) (withElsa Charretier)
- Choose Your Destiny: A Luke and Leia Adventure(2018) (with Elsa Charretier)
- Dooku, Jedi Lost(2019)
- Choose Your Destiny: An Obi-Wan and Anakin Adventure(2019) (with Elsa Charretier)
- Choose Your Destiny: A Finn and Poe Adventure(2019) (with Elsa Charretier)
- Star Wars: The Rising Storm(2021)
- Star Wars: Path of Vengeance(2023)
- The Afterblight Chronicles
- Children of the Cull(2016)
- End of the End(2016) (with Paul Kane and Simon Guerrier)
- Sherlock Holmes: Cry of the Innocent(2017)
- Ali-A Adventures: Game On(2017) (with Ali-A and Aleksandar Sotirovski)
- Copa90: Our World Cup – A fan’s guide to 2018(2018) (with Aladair Cullen, Jack Harry, Gaby Kirschner, Eli Mengem, Martino Simcik, Neil Stacey, Lawrence Tallis, and Kevin McGivern)
- Warhammer Adventures: Warped Galaxies
- Attack of the Necron(2019)
- Claws of the Genestealer(2019)
- Secrets of the Tau(2019)
Radio plays
edit- Doctor Who
- Project: Twilight(2001) (with Mark Wright)
- The Church and the Crown(2002) (with Mark Wright)
- Project Lazarus(2003) (with Mark Wright)
- The Prisoner of Peladon(2009) (with Mark Wright)
- Project: Destiny(2010) (with Mark Wright)
- The Many Deaths of Jo Grant(2011) (with Mark Wright)
- The Nu-Humans(2012) (with Mark Wright)
- The Companion Chronicles - Project: Nirvana(2012) (with Mark Wright)
- Night of the Whisper(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- Masters of Earth(2015) with Mark Wright)
- Eternal Battle(2017) (with Mark Wright)
- The Lost Angel(2017)
- The Lost Magic(2017)
- The Lost Flame(2017) (with George Mann)
- The Bleeding HeartinThe Ninth Doctor Chronicles(2017) (with Una McCormack, Scott Handcock, and James Goss)
- Devil in the Mist(2019)
- 2000 AD
- Judge Dredd: For King and Country(2003)
- Counter-Measures
- Peshka(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- The Tomorrow People
- The Warlock's Dance(2004)
- Highlander
- Kurgan Rising(2009) (with Mark Wright)
- Blake's 7
- The Armageddon Storm Parts 1-3(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- Blake's Story(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- Defector(2014) (with Mark Wright)
- Planetfall(2014) (with Mark Wright)
- Secrets(2014) (with Mark Wright)
- Cold Fury(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- Caged(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- Shock Troopsas a part ofCrossfire Part 2Box Set (2018)[6]
- PathfinderChronicles
- The Skin Saw Murders(2015)
- Fortress of the Stone Giants(2015)
- The Spires of Xin-Shalast(2015)
- The Half-Dead City(2015)
- Empty Graves(2015)
- Shifting Sands(2016)
- The Omega Factor
- Legion(2015)
- The Confessions of Dorian Gray
- Heart and Soul(2015)
- Iris Wildthyme
- Iris Wildthyme and the Claws of Santa(2009) (with Mark Wright)
- The Iris Wildthyme Appreciation Society(2012)
- Whatever Happened to Iris Widthyme(2013) (with Mark Wright)
- High Spirits(2015)
- "Vienna: Underworld" inVienna Series 02(2015)
- Counter-Measures: New Horizons(2015) (with Mark Wright)
- Star Wars:Dooku, Jedi Lost(2019)
- Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Treason(2020) (with George Mann)
- Star Wars: The High Republic:Tempest Runner(2021)
Short stories
edit- Star Wars
- "Time of Death" (2017), inFrom a Certain Point of View
- "Fake It Till You Make It" (2020), inThe Empire Strikes Back - From a Certain Point of View
- Doctor Who
- "Priceless Junk" (2009), inShort Trips: Indefinable Magic(with Mark Wright)
- "Twilight's End" (2008), inShort Trips: Defining Patterns(with Mark Wright)
- "Faithful Friends" (2007), inShort Trips: The Ghosts of Christmas(with Mark Wright)
- "Be Forgot" (2004), inShort Trips: A Christmas Treasury(with Mark Wright)
- "Feast of the Stone" (2004), inBBC Vampires(with Mark Wright)
- "Inmate 280" (2003), inShort Trips: Steel Skies
- Warhammer 40,000
- "Doom Flight" (2013)
- "Flayed" (2017)
- Judge Dredd
- "Dog Fight" (2005), inThe Judge Dredd Megazine
- "'Roaches" (2013), inThe Judge Dredd Megazine
- Iris Wildthyme
- "The Unhappy Medium" (2009), inIris Wildthyme and the Celestial Omnibus(with Mark Wright)
- "The Colonic in Space" (2010), inIris: Abroad(with Mark Wright)
- Original works
- "Graveyard Slot" (2005), inThe Undead
- "The Last" (2007), inDesolate Places
- "Missed Call" (2010), inThe Obverse Book of Ghosts
- "Fairest of them All" (2013) inResurrection Engines
- "The Demon Slasher of Seven Sisters" (2013), inThe Encounters of Sherlock Holmes
- "Alternative Facts" (2017), inJudge Dredd: Year Two Omnibus
Teleplays
edit- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
- Segment: "Charhound Chase" (2023)
- Segment: "The Great Gourd Quest" (2024)
External links
editNotes
edit- ^"Lucasfilm to Launch Star Wars: The High Republic Publishing Campaign in 2021".
- ^"EXCLUSIVE: Vault Comics Announces Magical Private Eye Series, Shadow Service".16 April 2020.
- ^"About us".
- ^"'Perfect choice' for Doctor Who ".BBC News.
- ^"Snaffles the Cat Burglar - Birmingham Mail - Speech Balloon".Archived fromthe originalon 16 April 2014.Retrieved15 April2014.
- ^"Blake's 7: Crossfire Part 2 - News - Big Finish".