Creator

Neil Gaiman

Biography

Neil Gaiman is a British author and comic book writer known for imaginative storytelling that blends fantasy, mythology, horror, and folklore.

Gaiman rose to prominence with The Sandman, a dark fantasy series that redefined what comics could achieve by blending mythology, horror, and literary fiction. He also created Books of Magic, a magical coming-of-age story.

Outside comics, Gaiman has written bestselling novels including American Gods, Coraline, Good Omens with Terry Pratchett, The Graveyard Book, Neverwhere, and Stardust. Many of his works have been adapted for television and film.

Creator Details

Name

Neil Gaiman

Role

Writer

Issues

Gender

Male

Birth Date

November 10, 1960

Birth Place

Portchester

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

Nebula Awards, Newbery Medal, Carnegie Medal, World Fantasy Award, British National Book Award, Eisner Awards, Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, Squiddy Award - Best Comics Writer of the 1990's, Harvey Award - Harvey Kurtzman Award Hall of Fame (2022), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voted In (2021), Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (2019), Gran Guinigi Award - Miglior Sceneggiatore (Best Writer) (2016), Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award (2007), Scream Awards - Comic-Con Icon Award (2007), Comic-Con Icon Award (2006), Eagle Awards - Roll of Honour (2004), Max-und-Moritz-Preis - Bester internationaler Szenarist (Best International Writer) (1998), Troféu HQ Mix - Roteirista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Writer) (1995), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Best Script (1995), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1995), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Finalist with the Most Votes (1995), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer (1994), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Best Script (1994), Thompsons - Best Achievement by a Writer (1994), Eisner Awards - Best Writer (1994), Troféu HQ Mix - Roteirista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Writer) (1994), Adamson Awards - Best International Comic-Strip [or Comic Book] Cartoonist (1993), Compuserve Comics and Animation Forum Awards - Best Achievement by a Writer (1993), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Writer (1993), Eisner Awards - Best Writer (1993), Troféu HQ Mix - Roteirista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Writer) (1993), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer (1993), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer (1992), Compuserve Comics and Animation Forum Awards - Best Achievement by a Writer (1992), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Writer (1992), Harvey Award - Best Writer (1992), Troféu HQ Mix - Roteirista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Writer) (1992), Eisner Awards - Best Writer (1992), Inkpot Award (1991), Harvey Award - Best Writer (1991), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer (1991), Eisner Awards - Best Writer (1991), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer (1990), Troféu HQ Mix - Roteirista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Writer) (1990), Eagle Awards - Best Writer of American Comics (1988)

Links

www.neilgaiman.com/