Dylan Horrocks

Dylan Horrocks is a cartoonist, writer and illustrator who lives in Auckland with his wife and two teenage sons. His graphic novel Hicksville has been published in 5 languages and his comic book series include Pickle and Atlas.

He has drawn comics for magazines and books around the world, including a weekly political strip for the NZ Listener called 'Milo's Week.'

He has also written comics for DC Comics and Vertigo, including Hunter: the Age of Magic, Batgirl and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. In 2012 his first prose short story 'Steam Girl' was included in The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy collection. 

Selected bibliography:

• Hicksville (Black Eye 1998, Drawn & Quarterly/ Victoria University Press 2010).
• Batgirl #39 - 57 Art by various (DC Comics).

• Hunter: the Age of Magic #1-25 art by various (DC Comics/Vertigo).
• Spin (Mental Health Foundation 1998).
• Highway Robbery text by Joy Watson (Scholastic 2000).
• The Names of Magic # 1 - 25 art by Richard Case (DC Comics/ Vertigo 2002).

Awards:

•  Ignatz Awards Shortlist 1997, 1999.
• Harvey Awards Shortlist 1999, 2002.
• Eisner Award 2002.
• Prix d'Alph'Art Shortlist 2002.
• Premio Micheluzzi Shortlist 2004.
• Barcelona Comics Festival Awards Shortlist 2004.

• University of Auckland Literary Fellowship 2006.

Website:

• www.hicksvillecomics.com