Australian comic book artist and illustrator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the American comic book artist Ashley Woods.
Ashley Wood (born 1971) is Australian comic book artist and illustrator[2] known for his cover art, concept design and his work as an art director. Wood initially worked in both the UK and international comic book industries, working on characters such as the British character Judge Dredd, before breaking into the US market, where he worked for such companies as Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Wood later worked for Image, creating graphic novels and cover art for the various Spawn properties of Todd McFarlane, and projects with IDW Publishing.[3]
Wood working with oil on canvas for Popbot #8 in his studio
Wood initially worked in both the UK and international comic book industries, working on characters such as the British character Judge Dredd, before breaking into the US market, where he worked for such companies as Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Wood later worked for Image, creating graphic novels and cover art for the various Spawn properties of Todd McFarlane, and projects with IDW Publishing.[3]
Wood has contributed to both movie and TV projects.[4]
In 2004, Ashley Wood and TP Louise formed 7174 PTY LTD., an Australian-based entertainment company.
Operating from Australia on a global scale, 7174 is active in creating entertainment properties for the comic, film, toy, and video game industry among others. Ashley Wood is the creator of the Popbot and World War Robot series of graphic novels, Popbot is currently in film production with Resolution Independent and World War Robot is currently in pre-production with Disney Studios with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. Previous works include the graphic novel Lore which is currently in pre-production with Warner Brother's studio, with Barry Sonnenfeld directing initially; later, Dave Green was appointed as director, instead.[6] Another Wood collaboration Zombies Vs Robots is currently in pre-production with Sony Pictures, with Michael Bay producing.
In 2020, Wood started another partnership with Chris Ryall setting up a new publishing venture called Syzygy Publishing.[7]
2002 Spectrum Gold Award for Advertising, for Popbot Blue[2]
2002 Spectrum Gold Award for Comics, for "Luwona Angry"[2]
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