Steve Horton

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Steve Horton (born 1977) is a NYT bestselling comic book writer [1] and graphic novelist with credits at Image Comics, IDW, Dark Horse Comics, and Insight Comics.

Horton graduated from Purdue University with a BA in professional writing in 2002. He first wrote for Strongarm #1 for Image (2007). Since then he has written for various comics, including Amala's Blade: Spirits of Naamaron [2] with Michael Dialynas (2013) and Satellite Falling with Stephen Thompson (2018).

In 2020 Horton authored Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, and Moonage Daydreams [3] with Michael Allred (illustrator) and Laura Allred (colorist). The graphic novel was widely received with praise and in 2021 won two Eisner Awards. [4]

Media Appearances

In 2013 Horton was interviewed about Amala's Blade by Comicosity. [5]

In 2014 Horton was interviewed about Amala's Blade by Bloody Disgusting. [6]

In 2016 Horton was interviewed about Satellite Falling by Westfield Comics Blog. [7]

In 2019 Horton was interviewed about Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, and Moonage Daydreams by Comic Beat [8] and by First Comics News. [9]

In 2020 Horton was interviewed about Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, and Moonage Daydreams on the Wit's End Podcast. [10]

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References

  1. "Graphic Books and Manga - Best Sellers - Books - Feb. 16, 2020 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  2. Horton, Steve (2013). Amala's blade : spirits of Naamaron. Michael Dialynas (1st ed.). Milwaukie, OR. ISBN   978-1-61655-332-6. OCLC   858898069.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. Amato, Natalli (2019-10-18). "'Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams' Chronicles Life and Death of Ziggy Stardust". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
  4. "Eisner Awards Current Info". Comic-Con International: San Diego. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  5. "C2E2 2013: Steve Horton on AMALA'S BLADE | Comicosity". 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  6. Nadler, Lonnie (2014-01-22). "[Interview] Steve Horton Talks 'Amala's Blade'". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  7. "Westfield Blog » Interview: Steve Horton & Stephen Thompson on IDW's Satellite Falling" . Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  8. Kazden, Nick (2019-12-26). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  9. Offenberger, Rik (20 November 2019). "Steve Horton talks about BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams". www.firstcomicsnews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  10. "Ep. 10: Steve Horton (BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams)". WITS' END Podcast. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 2021-07-28.