The creative works of Brian K. Vaughn
Named one of the top ten comic writers of all time by Comic Book Resources, Brian K. Vaughan is best known for his comic book series Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina. The Cleveland, Ohio born writer has written for most of the major comic book publishers, including DC, Marvel, Vertigo, Wildstorm and Dark Horse on such titles as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and X-Men.
Vaughan’s big break came while attending New York University as an undergraduate film student. He had the opportunity to be a part of Marvel’s Stanhattan Project, a workshop for up and coming comic book writers.
The creator of screenplays, stage plays, romance novellas and short stories, Vaughan’s original comic book creations include Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina. The Y series is considered one of the best comics of the 2000s. Vaughan’s film career includes Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways and Roundtable.
Vaughan’s work has been featured on or reviewed in The New York Times, National Public Radio, Bust and MTV. Vaughan was the principal writer for seasons three through five of the widely popular television series Lost where he shared nominations for an Emmy and WGA award.
Pride of Baghdad, Vaughan’s first graphic novel, won the IGN award for best original graphic novel in 2006. The tale, beautifully illustrated by Niko Henrichon, is a fictional account based on the true story of four lions that escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2008, the Will Eisner Comic Industry award, which honors creative achievement in American comic books, bestowed the “Best Series” award upon Vaughan and artists Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan for their work on Y: The Last Man. He has also been named “Writer of the Year” by Wizard Magazine.
Previously with the CAA Agency, Vaughan has just signed with the Verve agency and is working on new projects and material. He will soon be making his debut as a screenplay director.Keep looking, there’s more: Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition – Volume I