Artist
Dave Sim
Born 1956
Hamilton, Ontario
158 series, 169 with collected and international editions
463 issues
13 awards
Canadian cartoonist who self-published Cerebus, a comic series running 300 consecutive issues from 1977 to 2004 through his own Aardvark-Vanaheim imprint. Originally a sword-and-sorcery parody, the series evolved into an ambitious long-form work and became a landmark in independent comics self-publishing.
Name
Dave Sim
Role
Artist
Issues
Series
Collected Editions
International Editions
Awards
Joe Shuster Awards - Outstanding Cartoonist (Writer and Artist) (2009), Joe Shuster Awards - Hall of Fame Inductees (2006), Joe Shuster Awards - Outstanding Achievement (2005), Harvey Award - Best Letterer (2004), Squiddy Award - Best Comics Letterer (2001), Ignatz Award - Outstanding Artist (1998), Squiddy Award - Favorite Team (1993), Harvey Award - Best Cartoonist (1992), Squiddy Award - Favorite Team (1992), Squiddy Award - Favorite Creative Team (1991), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer-Artist Team (1990), Squiddy Award - Favorite Writer/Artist Team (1987), Inkpot Award (1981)
Gender
Male
Birth Date
May 17, 1956
Birth Place
Hamilton, Ontario
Country
Canada
Lists
The Most Influential Comic Book Writers Ever
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Writers who shaped the comic book medium and whose work continues to influence storytelling today. These creators pushed boundaries, redefined genres, and left an indelible mark on how we tell stories in comics.
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Indie Visionaries of the 90s
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The trailblazing creators who spearheaded the self-publishing and creator-owned boom, changing the business forever.
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The Auteurs: Master Writer-Artists
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Visionary creators who write, pencil, and often ink their own works, presenting a completely unified creative vision.
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Frequent collaborators
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