Derek Laufman
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About
Comic book artist, indie author, and freelance character designer. He is widely recognized for creating his own prominent graphic novel series, including RuinWorld, BOT-9, The Witch of Wickerson, and The Rats of Ironwood.
Before fame
He formally stepped into the professional art space over 25 years ago after studying classical animation at Sheridan College. Following graduation, his early career involved spending a decade working directly in video game development before transitioning into full-time freelance illustration.
Trivia
To bypass traditional distribution gatekeepers, he funds his original books using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, where his art compilation campaigns routinely raise tens of thousands of dollars. His wordless graphic novel, BOT-9, was heavily driven by his creative urge to challenge his visual storytelling skills without relying on dialogue.
Family life
He is happily married to his wife, they have two sons.
Associated with
He is heavily inspired by comics legend, Stan Lee.
