Tom Taylor

Tom Taylor, born in Melbourne, Australia in 1978, is a prolific comic book writer, playwright, and screenwriter. He has achieved significant recognition for his contributions to major comic publishers, including DC Comics and Marvel. Taylor's work spans numerous titles, making him a New York Times bestselling author.

Beyond his comic book career, Taylor is also the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the animated series 'The Deep,' which is based on his own graphic novels. This series has seen considerable success with multiple seasons aired. Taylor's theatrical background, beginning at age fourteen, has also led to award-winning plays produced internationally.

His comic book bibliography is extensive, featuring popular series like 'Injustice,' 'DCeased,' 'Nightwing,' and 'Superman' for DC Comics, as well as 'All-New Wolverine' and 'X-Men Red' for Marvel. He has also written extensively for the 'Star Wars' comic universe. Taylor's writing has garnered awards, including the Aurealis Award for 'The Deep' graphic novels and recognition for his theatrical works.

Tom Taylor has established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary comic books, contributing to both DC Comics and Marvel. For DC, his extensive work includes the popular 'Injustice' series, the zombie-apocalypse themed 'DCeased,' and significant runs on titles like 'Nightwing,' 'Superman,' and 'Suicide Squad.' He is also recognized for his contributions to 'Justice League/Power Rangers' and 'Earth-2.' At Marvel, Taylor has penned titles such as 'All-New Wolverine,' 'X-Men Red,' and 'Superior Iron Man,' alongside 'Marvel's: Dark Ages.' His 'Star Wars' comics for Dark Horse, including 'Blood Ties' and 'Invasion,' have also received accolades, with 'Star Wars: Blood Ties' winning the 'Stan Lee Excelsior Award.'

Taylor is the co-creator and writer of 'The Deep,' an all-ages adventure graphic novel series published by Gestalt Publishing and Boom! Studios, which he later adapted into a successful CG animated series. He served as co-creator, head writer, and executive producer for 'The Deep' animated show, which has aired 65 episodes across four seasons. The graphic novels themselves, 'The Deep: Here Be Dragons' and 'The Vanishing Island,' won the Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel in consecutive years. Taylor's background also includes extensive experience in theatre, beginning at age fourteen. His plays have been produced globally and have earned awards, including 'Best Dramatic Writing' at the Short and Sweet festival, with productions staged at venues like the Sydney Opera House.

Taylor has demonstrated a capacity for creating compelling narratives and exploring complex character arcs. His work on the 'Injustice' series delves into alternate timelines and the moral compromises of superheroes, while 'DCeased' offers a brutal take on a zombie apocalypse within the DC Universe. Notably, in 'Superman: Son of Kal-El,' Taylor introduced a significant development by revealing Jon Kent, the son of Superman, to be bisexual, marking a notable moment in mainstream comic book representation. His series 'Seven Secrets,' co-created with James Brouwer, was lauded as the highest-launching original series in Boom! Studios' history at its release, showcasing his ability to craft original, high-concept stories.