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'''Neil Edwards''' is a Welsh comic book artist who pencils ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' for [[Titan Comics]]. He has also drawn for Titan's ''Doctor Who'' series and for Marvel and DC Comics on titles such as ''Fantastic Four'', ''X-Factor'', ''Iron Man: Fatal Frontier'' and ''Storm''.
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'''Neil Edwards''' is a [[Wales|Welsh]] comic book artist who pencilled the ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' miniseries for [[Titan Comics]]. He is based out of {{Wiki|Wrexham}}, North Wales.
 
==Biography==
===Early life and career===
After earning a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design from Carlisle College of Art and Design, he began his career with his first commercial work for {{Wiki|Marvel}} in 1996. Following stints at graphic design agencies, he transitioned to freelancing and eventually became a Marvel exclusive artist. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous notable titles including ''Superman, Fantastic Four, Doctor Who, Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, Justice League, Green Lantern, Torchwood,'' and ''Hercules.'' His ''Spider-Man: Season One'' graphic novel achieved the status of a New York Times bestseller.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.neiledwardsillustration.com/about| title=About| publisher=Niel Edwards Illustration| accessdate=30 May 2024| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240222150446/https://www.neiledwardsillustration.com/about| archivedate=22 February 2024}}</ref>
 
===''Assassin's Creed''===
First announced as the artist of Titan Comics' ''Assassin's Creed'' in June 2015, alongside the then still unknown writers [[Anthony Del Col]] and [[Conor McCreery]].<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.cbr.com/ubisofts-assassins-creed-returns-to-comics/| title=Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed" Returns to Comics| author=Gerding, Stephen| work=Comic Book Resources| publisher=Valnet Publishing Group| date=24 June 2015| accessdate=30 May 2024| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20210125140119/https://www.cbr.com/ubisofts-assassins-creed-returns-to-comics/| archivedate=25 January 2021}}</ref> In August, Edwards was revealed as the cover artist of Cover A of the first issue.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-1-covers-revealed/1100-153399/| title=ASSASSIN'S CREED #1 Covers Revealed| author=Guerrero, Tony| work=Comic Vine| publisher=GameSpot| date=31 August 2015| accessdate=31 May 2024| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170710094954/https://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-1-covers-revealed/1100-153399/| archivedate=10 July 2017}}</ref> In the tenth and eleventh issues, Edwards was assisted by Vittorio Garofoli.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 10|Issue #10]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11|Issue #11]]</ref> The series ended serialization in December 2016, and by May 2017 had been collected into three trade paperback volumes.<ref>{{Amazon|domain=com|url=/dp/1782763058|text=Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061030/https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-1-Trial-fire/dp/1782763058}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://titan-comics.com/c/674-assassins-creed-assassins-setting-sun/|title=Assassin's Creed: Assassins - Setting Sun|publisher=Titan Comics|accessdate=3 January 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329165030/https://titan-comics.com/c/674-assassins-creed-assassins-setting-sun/|archivedate=29 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Amazon|domain=com|url=/dp/1782763104/|text=Assassin's Creed Volume 3: Homecoming|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200531111342/https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Anthony-Del-Col/dp/1782763104/}}</ref>
 
==''Assassin's Creed'' credits==
*''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' (2015–2016) – penciller, cover artist
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://thebristolboard.blogspot.co.uk/ The Bristol Board] - Blog
*[http://thebristolboard.blogspot.co.uk/ The Bristol Board] - Blog
*[https://twitter.com/thebristolboard Neil Edwards] on Twitter
*{{Twitter|thebristolboard||Neil Edwards}}


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Neil Edwards is a Welsh comic book artist who pencilled the Assassin's Creed miniseries for Titan Comics. He is based out of Wrexham, North Wales.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

After earning a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design from Carlisle College of Art and Design, he began his career with his first commercial work for Marvel in 1996. Following stints at graphic design agencies, he transitioned to freelancing and eventually became a Marvel exclusive artist. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous notable titles including Superman, Fantastic Four, Doctor Who, Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, Justice League, Green Lantern, Torchwood, and Hercules. His Spider-Man: Season One graphic novel achieved the status of a New York Times bestseller.[1]

Assassin's Creed[edit | edit source]

First announced as the artist of Titan Comics' Assassin's Creed in June 2015, alongside the then still unknown writers Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery.[2] In August, Edwards was revealed as the cover artist of Cover A of the first issue.[3] In the tenth and eleventh issues, Edwards was assisted by Vittorio Garofoli.[4][5] The series ended serialization in December 2016, and by May 2017 had been collected into three trade paperback volumes.[6][7][8]

Assassin's Creed credits[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. About. Niel Edwards Illustration. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved on 30 May 2024.
  2. Gerding, Stephen (24 June 2015). Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed" Returns to Comics. Comic Book Resources. Valnet Publishing Group. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved on 30 May 2024.
  3. Guerrero, Tony (31 August 2015). ASSASSIN'S CREED #1 Covers Revealed. Comic Vine. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017. Retrieved on 31 May 2024.
  4. Assassin's CreedIssue #10
  5. Assassin's CreedIssue #11
  6.  Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire on Amazon.com (backup link)
  7. Assassin's Creed: Assassins - Setting Sun. Titan Comics. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved on 3 January 2020.
  8.  Assassin's Creed Volume 3: Homecoming on Amazon.com (backup link)

External links[edit | edit source]