Ashley Wood (born 1971) is Australian
comic book artist and award-winning illustrator[2] known for his cover art, concept design and his work as an art director. Wood initially worked in both the UK and international comic book industries, working on characters such as the British character
Judge Dredd, before breaking into the US market, where he worked for such companies as
Marvel Comics and
DC Comics. Wood later worked for
Image, creating graphic novels and cover art for the various Spawn properties of
Todd McFarlane, and projects with
IDW Publishing.[3]
Wood working with oil on canvas for Popbot #8 in his studio
Wood initially worked in both the UK and international comic book industries, working on characters such as the British character
Judge Dredd, before breaking into the US market, where he worked for such companies as
Marvel Comics and
DC Comics. Wood later worked for
Image, creating graphic novels and cover art for the various Spawn properties of
Todd McFarlane, and projects with
IDW Publishing.[3]
Wood has contributed to both movie and TV projects.[4]
In 2004, Ashley Wood and TP Louise formed 7174 PTY LTD., an Australian-based entertainment company.
Operating from Australia on a global scale, 7174 is active in creating entertainment properties for the comic, film, toy, and video game industry among others. Ashley Wood is the creator of the Popbot and World War Robot series of graphic novels, Popbot is currently in film production with Resolution Independent and World War Robot is currently in pre-production with Disney Studios with
Jerry Bruckheimer producing. Previous works include the graphic novel Lore which is currently in pre-production with Warner Brother's studio, with
Barry Sonnenfeld directing initially; later,
Dave Green was appointed as director, instead.[6] Another Wood collaboration Zombies Vs Robots is currently in pre-production with Sony Pictures, with
Michael Bay producing.
Using an international network of development partners, coupled with the vast experience 7174 has, the company acts as an "umbrella" organisation which allows Ashley to create, own, and distribute his creations through a variety of media outlets.[citation needed]
In 2008, Ashley Wood and ThreeZero's founder Kim created
threeA, a Hong Kong-based production house for designing, developing and manufacturing toys, posters, prints and clothing based on characters created by Ashley Wood.[citation needed]
In 2020, Wood started another partnership with
Chris Ryall setting up a new publishing venture called Syzygy Publishing.[7]
Awards
2002 Spectrum Gold Award for Advertising, for Popbot Blue[2]
2002 Spectrum Gold Award for Comics, for "Luwona Angry"[2]
WWRp De Plumes: Nom De Plume, Noir De Plume, Gebi De Plume, Blanc De Plume, DIY De Plume, Kuan Ti Plume, Barguest de Plume, Jung De Plume, Von Nom, Spook von nom (ThreeA)