He then moved on to America's DC Comics where he produced award-winning work on Doom Patrol, Lobo and the fan-favourite Batman vs Judge Dredd. Simon also created concept art for films such as Galaxy Quest and the remake of The Time Machine.
Adding to that impressive résumé, he's teaming up with video game producer/director Michael Mendheim (Mutant League Football, Army Men, Battletanx, Defjam: Icon, Robocalypse), who is the creator and writer of new graphic novel series The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
The project was unveiled last year and a release date of April 13 has now been announced for the first book - titled Helldiver - in the three-part series. Second book The Chosen and third volume End of Days are set to follow later in the year.
It's billed as a "dark, gritty, action-horror story inspired by the biblical tale" - see my earlier piece for a synopsis, detailed plot outline and slideshow - and will feature additional art by the late Stan Winston, Tim Bradstreet, Chad Fidler, and Dave DeVries, and additional writing by Mike Kennedy and Sean Jaffe.
The project is part of the Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th anniversary celebrations. Owner/publisher Kevin Eastman said: "This incredible three-book series featuring the stories of Michael Mendheim and art of Simon Bisley will also include special fan incentives and social media-focused promotions and preview exclusives.
"One of the great promotions we have lined up is the Pestilence Art Contest on our Facebook page. Someone will win an original signed painting from Simon Bisley and 10 finalists will be celebrated in the September issue of Heavy Metal."
"I feel we have created a top-notch horror story that combines the feel of the Matrix with Hellraiser," said Michael Mendheim.
Simon Bisley added: "A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into m...
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[Source: Coventry Telegraph - The Geek Files]
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