Martin Simmonds is a comic artist, and co-creator of the Eisner nominated The Department of Truth (with James Tynion IV) for Image Comics, Dying is Easy (with Joe Hill) for IDW, Punks Not Dead (with David Barnett) for Black Crown/IDW, and Friendo (with Alex Paknadel) for Vault Comics. 

Martin is also a cover artist, with his work regularly appearing on titles from Marvel, DC, Image, Boom!, Vault, and IDW.

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Martin is represented by Scott's Collectables and is always open to new projects and requests. To discuss these, as well as commissions or original art sales, contact daniel@scottscollectables.co.uk.

What was the first comic you bought?

Hellblazer #1 - the McKean cover drew me in!

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Favourite character to draw?

I'd have to say the Star-Faced Man. It’s a good opportunity to experiment with mixed media, and approach it in any manner of art style.

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Biggest artistic influences?

So many influences to choose from, but the biggest influences would have to be - Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave McKean, Kent Williams, Jon J Muth, George Pratt, Sergio Toppi, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Coby Whitmore, and Ralph Steadman.

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Favourite convention snack?

Tea and biscuits

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