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Dylan Horrocks

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Dylan Horrocks

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1966 (Auckland)
Nationality
New Zealander
Languages
English
Residence History
Auckland, New Zealand → United Kingdom → New Zealand

Career

Occupations
cartoonist, comic book writer
Active Years
1985-2024
Affiliations
University of Auckland Craccum, Fox Comics, Black Eye Comics, Drawn & Quarterly, Vertigo, Fantagraphics Books
Nominations
Harvey Award 2002 (Atlas, Best Single Issue or Story nomination)

Awards

Eisner Award
2002
Work: Hicksville
Category: Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition
Organization: Comic-Con International
Result: Winner
Literary Fellow
2006
Organization: University of Auckland / Creative New Zealand
Result: Winner
Laureate
2016
Organization: Arts Foundation of New Zealand
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Hicksville

1998 graphic novel

A graphic novel about cartoonists in the fictional town of Hicksville.

comicscreativityNew Zealand
Translations
  • French, Spanish, and Italian editions published.

Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen

2014 graphic novel

Graphic novel featuring a character from Hicksville.

creativityadventure

Atlas

2002 comic

Batgirl

comic book series scripts

Scripts for the Batgirl comic book series.

Style & Themes

Literary Style
meta-comicssatire
Recurring Motifs
comics creationinternet piracycreativity

Legacy

Prominent New Zealand cartoonist best known for Hicksville, Eisner Award winner.

Museums

  • Auckland Art Gallery Auckland
  • City Gallery Wellington Wellington

In Popular Culture

  • Drew cartoon on internet piracy for New Zealand Internet Blackout.

Trivia

  • Claimed that his first words were 'Donald Duck'.