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Tom Taylor, born in Melbourne, Australia, is a prolific comic book writer, playwright, and screenwriter. He has achieved significant recognition for his work with major publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics, contributing to popular series such as 'Injustice', 'DCeased', 'Nightwing', 'Superman', 'Suicide Squad', 'All-New Wolverine', and 'X-Men Red'. Taylor is also the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the animated series 'The Deep', which is based on his own graphic novels.

His career began with theatrical writing from a young age, leading to plays produced internationally and recognized with awards. Taylor's graphic novel series 'The Deep' received critical acclaim, winning the Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel twice. Beyond his work on established characters, he has also co-created original series like 'Seven Secrets', which set launch records for Boom! Studios. Taylor's contributions to the Star Wars universe for Dark Horse Comics have also been noteworthy, earning him accolades such as the 'Stan Lee Excelsior Award'.

Tom Taylor has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary comic books. His extensive bibliography includes significant runs on major DC Comics titles such as 'Injustice', 'DCeased', 'Nightwing', 'Superman', and 'Suicide Squad'. For Marvel Comics, he has penned series like 'All-New Wolverine', 'X-Men Red', and 'Superior Iron Man', alongside various 'Star Wars' comics for Dark Horse. His work often involves reimagining established universes and characters, as seen in 'DCeased', a popular zombie apocalypse storyline, and the 'Injustice' series which explores an alternate, darker DC universe. Taylor's ability to craft compelling narratives across diverse genres has made him a sought-after talent in the industry.

Taylor's creation, 'The Deep', is a multi-faceted project that began as an all-ages adventure graphic novel co-created with James Brouwer. The series, published by Gestalt Publishing and Boom! Studios, spawned a successful CG animated series for which Taylor served as co-creator, head writer, and executive producer. 'The Deep' graphic novels garnered significant awards, including the Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel. Taylor's early career was rooted in theatre and musicals, writing and performing from the age of fourteen. His plays have been produced globally and have received numerous accolades, including awards for dramatic writing and productions at prestigious venues like the Sydney Opera House and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Beyond his prolific output, Taylor is recognized for introducing significant character developments. Notably, he announced that Jon Kent, the son of Superman, would be bisexual in the 'Superman: Son of Kal-El' comic series. His tenure on the 'Nightwing' solo series, alongside artist Bruno Redondo, spanned over 40 issues and was a significant contributor to the character's modern interpretation. Taylor also co-created 'Seven Secrets', which achieved the distinction of being the highest-launching original series in Boom! Studios' history at the time of its release. His Star Wars work, including 'Star Wars: Blood Ties' and 'Darth Maul: Death Sentence', has been praised for its storytelling and character exploration within the galaxy far, far away.