Brian C Taylor

Brian C. Taylor is an Australian writer recognized for his extensive contributions to the comic book industry, having penned numerous titles for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Star Wars.

Taylor's career includes work on popular series such as DC's 'Injustice' and 'DCeased', Marvel's 'All-New Wolverine' and 'X-Men Red', and various Star Wars comics. He is also the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the animated series 'The Deep', which originated from his graphic novels. This series, co-created with James Brouwer, has received critical acclaim, winning the Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel twice.

Beyond his comic book work, Taylor has a background in theatre, writing and performing plays that have been produced internationally and received awards. His theatrical works have been staged at significant venues like the Sydney Opera House and the Edinburgh Fringe. His writing for comics has also been recognized, with 'Star Wars: Blood Ties' winning the 'Stan Lee Excelsior Award'.

Brian C. Taylor has established a significant presence in the comic book world, authoring a wide array of titles for major publishers. For DC Comics, his work includes the 'Injustice' series, the 'DCeased' storyline, 'Nightwing', 'Superman', and 'Suicide Squad'. He has also contributed to Marvel Comics with series like 'All-New Wolverine', 'X-Men Red', and 'Superior Iron Man', as well as numerous Star Wars comics for Dark Horse Comics. Taylor is also known for co-creating the original Boom! Studios series 'Seven Secrets', which achieved a record launch. His writing for DC also includes 'Justice League/Power Rangers' and 'Earth Two'.

Taylor is the co-creator and writer of 'The Deep', an all-ages adventure graphic novel series published by Gestalt Publishing and Boom! Studios, with sequels like 'The Vanishing Island'. This work was adapted into a CG animated series, for which Taylor served as co-creator, head writer, and executive producer across multiple seasons. The 'The Deep' graphic novels have garnered critical success, with 'Here Be Dragons' and 'The Vanishing Island' both winning the Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel, a prestigious Australian speculative fiction award.

With a foundation in performing and writing for theatre and musicals since the age of fourteen, Brian C. Taylor's dramatic works have been produced on four continents and have earned various accolades. His plays have been recognized with awards, including 'Best Dramatic Writing' at Short and Sweet, the world's largest short play festival. His theatrical productions have been showcased at notable venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, and the Edinburgh Fringe. One of his award-winning plays, 'The Example', was also adapted into a comic book.

Taylor's extensive work on Star Wars comics for Dark Horse includes titles like 'Star Wars: Blood Ties' and 'Star Wars: Invasion'. The 'Boba Fett is Dead' series, part of 'Blood Ties', garnered attention from CNN. He also wrote the 'Darth Maul: Death Sentence' miniseries and the graphic novella 'Star Wars Adventures: Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes'. For DC Comics, his significant contributions include 'Hellblazer: Rise and Fall', 'DCeased: Dead Planet', and his extensive run on 'Nightwing' with artist Bruno Redondo, which spanned over 40 issues. He also notably wrote 'Superman: Son of Kal-El', introducing the character Jon Kent as bisexual.