Jack Lawrence (artist)

For other people with the same name, see Jack Lawrence (disambiguation).

Jack Lawrence
Jack Lawrence drawing commissions during Free Comic Book Day celebrations at Dark Side Comics, UK.
Born1975
Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
NationalityBritish
Area(s)Writer, Penciler, Inker, Colourist, Creator
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Jack Lawrence (born 1975 in Canterbury, Kent) is a British comics creator. Prior to 2002, he also worked as an animator.

Career

Early Beginnings

Lawrence took a General Art and Design BTEC First Diploma at Canterbury Technical College, then went on to the KIAD at Canterbury to study for a BTEC National in the same subject. After becoming disenchanted with art education, he then worked "regular" jobs to train himself in the field he wanted to be in. In 2000, he became a character animator for the UK-based Web design company Lightmaker. He worked there for three years before becoming a freelance artist.

Lawrence came onto the comics scene with his own title, Darkham Vale, which he created, wrote, and drew, with the series running for ten issues.[1]

He went on to find early success with Lions, Tigers and Bears, written by Mike Bullock and published by Image Comics. The four-issue series was a surprise hit that revolved around a young boy and his stuffed animal protectors.[2]

Lawrence continued working on a wide variety of titles throughout his early career, including 2000 AD, Doctor Who Adventures, and several Marvel projects.

Tinpot Hobo

In 2012, Lawrence self-published an original science-fiction comic book, Tinpot Hobo. The series was available via convention appearances and the series' website.

Continued Success

From 2012 onwards, Lawrence worked on a number of high-profile titles. His work on DreamWorks Dragons, based on the popular How To Train Your Dragon franchise, Skylanders (IDW Publishing) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were met with critical acclaim.[3]

Transformers

In 2016, Lawrence began working on a handful of Transformers (IDW Publishing) titles. As a lifelong Transformers fan, Lawrence had previously worked with author James Roberts, and Roberts's frequent collaborator Nick Roche, on projects for the Transmasters UK fan fiction group. The trio reunited for the critically acclaimed[4] Transformers: Lost Light series in late 2016.

Transformers: Lost Light #1 debuted at number 176 on Diamond Comic Distributors best-selling comics ranking for December 2016, with 11,342 copies distributed, being the ninth best-selling comic of IDW Publishing in that month.

Lawrence continues to work on Transformers (IDW Publishing) titles, and is a regular guest[5][6] at TFNation and TFCon, the largest UK and international Transformers fan conventions.

Sonic The Hedgehog

Continuing his work with IDW Publishing, Lawrence began working on Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing) in early 2019.

Whilst initially providing main and alternate covers for various Sonic the Hedgehog titles, Lawrence ultimately ended up illustrating two highly-acclaimed[7][8] mini-series; Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys and Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island.

Bibliography

Early Work

  • Darkham Vale #1-10 (2003-2004), published by Autumn Press Comics
    • Collected as Darkham Vale Vol. 1 (tpb, 150 pages, 2004, ISBN 978-1771352086)
    • Collected as Darkham Vale Vol. 2 (tpb, 136 pages, 2004, ISBN 978-1905071012)
  • Darkham Vale: The Dracou Imperative One-Shot (2004), published by Autumn Press Comics
  • Go Go Gorilla - Cover (2004), published by Ape Entertainment
  • 2000AD #1415 (2004), published by Rebellion Developments

Eaglemoss Publications

Image Comics

  • Lions, Tigers and Bears #1-4 (2005)
    • Collected as Lions, Tigers & Bears Volume 1: Fear And Pride (tpb, 128 pages, 2006, ISBN 978-1582406572)

Panini Comics UK

IDW Publishing

Hachette UK

  • I, Hero: Tyranno Quest - Books 1-4 (Cover and Interior Art) (2012)
  • I, Hero: Blood Crown Quest - Books 1-4 (Cover and Interior Art) (2013)
  • I, Hero: Atlantis Quest - Books 1-4 (Cover and Interior Art) (2014)
  • I, Hero: Immortals - Books 1-4 (Cover and Interior Art) (2015)

Titan Books

Web and Circus

  • Zoovolution (pencils, inks, colour) (2008–2009)

Personal life

Lawrence is gay.[9]

References

  1. ^ Wickline, Dan (2 October 2013). "Arcana Acquires Rights To Darkham Vale". Bleeding Cool. Avatar Press. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  2. ^ Weiland, Jonah (18 October 2005). ""Lions, Tigers & Bears" and "Gimoles" join union entertainment". Comic Book Resources. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on 1 January 2006. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  3. ^ OffthecuffTom (13 June 2024). "TMNT Sat AM Adventures: USAGI YOJIMBO". nerdinitiative.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  4. ^ Buckeldee, Mark (6 November 2018). "Transformers: Lost Light #25 Review". AIPT. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Transformers artist Jack Lawrence to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025". www.tfconla.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  6. ^ "TFNation ®". tfnation.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  7. ^ Magnett, Chase (23 December 2020). "Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 12/23/2020". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  8. ^ Crooker (19 January 2023). "'Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island' #4 crushes it". AIPT. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  9. ^ Lawrence, Jack. "Jack Lawrence (@jlawrenceart.bsky.social)". Bluesky. Retrieved 12 June 2025. Comic artist at IDW, Gay lad, TRANS ALLY 🏳️‍⚧️, INFJ, Dad to a little doggie, #DnD Tiefling Fighter Bard He/Him/His Outstandingly Disruptive

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