Illustrated Biography / History

Watchmen, Judge Dredd, Hellblazer, Before Watchmen, Razorjack: John Higgins has been the artist or colourist on some of the most iconic comic books of recent years. Here, collected together for the first time, is the best of Higgins' breathtaking work. Alongside never-before-seen preliminary drawings of now iconic characters, the book includes insights into the career of the comic book artist. Beyond Watchmen & Judge Dredd is partly an essential book for all enthusiasts and partly an instruction manual for those wanting to understand just what it takes to land a contract with DC Comics.

John Higgins is an acclaimed graphic artist, writer and publisher. A frequent collaborator with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, his work includes Batman: The Killing Joke, Watchmen, Judge Dredd, Before Watchmen and Razorjack.

 

Credits:
Writer & Illustrator: John Higgins
Additional Artwork: Sally Jane Hurst
Foreword: Dave Gibbons
Editor: Michael Carroll

Published by Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 978-1786940278
Paperback: 272 pages
Publication date: 1 March, 2017