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Glenn Fabry

b. 1961

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About Glenn Fabry

Born 1961. Glenn Fabry is a British painter, illustrator, comics artist and penciller.

Glenn Fabry (; born 24 March 1961) is a British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.

Career Glenn Fabry's career began in 1985, drawing Slaine for 2000 AD, with writer Pat Mills. He also worked with Mills on the newspaper strip Scatha in 1987. Painted work followed in Crisis, Revolver and Deadline. In 1991 he took over painting the covers of Hellblazer, then written by Garth Ennis.

He has continued his association with Ennis, painting the covers for his Vertigo series Preacher, and drawing Ennis-written stories in The Authority and Thor. In 2003 he drew a story in Neil Gaiman's Sandman anthology Endless Nights, and in 2005 worked on the comics adaptation of Gaiman's TV series/novel Neverwhere with writer Mike Carey.

Recent projects include providing the art for the Vertigo title Greatest Hits, written by David Tischman.

Personal life

In 2018, Fabry announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. It was found to be a misdiagnosis in December 2018, and was confirmed to be tuberculosis, which he reported in January 2019 was in remission.

Awards 1995: Won the "Best Cover Artist" Eisner Award, for Hellblazer

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Important facts

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Education
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Awards
Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Glenn Fabry?

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When was Glenn Fabry born?

Glenn Fabry was born on 24 March 1961 in London Borough of Islington.

What is Glenn Fabry's occupation?

Glenn Fabry is a painter, illustrator, comics artist and penciller.

What nationality is Glenn Fabry?

Glenn Fabry is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Glenn Fabry

Β· Wikidata: Q2681530

Β· DBpedia: Glenn Fabry

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