Martin Simmonds

United Kingdom 115 series, 131 with collected and international editions 245 issues

Martin Simmonds is a British comic book artist known for moody, painterly art with a loose, expressive line. He is co-creator of The Department of Truth with writer James Tynion IV at Image Comics, a conspiracy thriller praised for its Vertigo-like atmosphere. His other work includes Dying is Easy with Joe Hill, Punks Not Dead, and Friendo. His style is often compared to Bill Sienkiewicz.

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Name

Martin Simmonds

Issues

245

Series

131

Collected Editions

International Editions

Titles

Gender

Male

Country

United Kingdom

Series

The Department of Truth (2020)

Image Comics

41 issues

Black Star (2026)

Limited Series

Titan Comics

1 issue

The Department of Truth (2021)

Collected Edition

Image Comics

7 issues

Department of Truth: The Complete Conspiracy (2023)

Collected Edition

Image Comics

2 issues

Absolute Batman (2024)

DC Comics

25 issues

Odin (2026)

Limited Series

Image Comics

4 issues

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera (2026)

Limited Series

Image Comics, Skybound

4 issues

Conan the Barbarian (2023)

Titan Comics

34 issues

Smile: For The Camera (2026)

Limited Series

IDW Publishing

5 issues

Batman and Robin (2023)

DC Comics

30 issues

Issues

#40

Issue #40

The Department of Truth (2020)

Oct 28, 2026

Issue #1

Black Star (2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Issue #7

The Department of Truth (2021)

Jun 24, 2026

Issue #2

Department of Truth: The Complete Conspiracy (2023)

Jun 17, 2026

#20

Issue #20

Absolute Batman (2024)

May 13, 2026

Issue #4

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera (2026)

May 27, 2026

Issue #1

Odin (2026)

May 20, 2026

★ 3.5

#38

Issue #38

The Department of Truth (2020)

Jul 15, 2026

#37

Issue #37

The Department of Truth (2020)

May 13, 2026

Issue #3

Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera (2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Lists

Cover from Eisner Award Nominees 2026: Best Painter/Multimedia Artist

Eisner Award Nominees 2026: Best Painter/Multimedia Artist

versedb Staff

The six artists nominated for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist at the 2026 Eisner Awards, honoring interior art made in paint, collage, and other mixed media.

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