Antony Johnston — comics creator

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Known forThe Fuse

Issues credited60

Active2002–2015

Primary rolewriter

Antony Johnston was born on 25 August 1972 in England. He is a British writer whose work spans comics, video games, and novels. In comics, he is best known for the post-apocalyptic series *Wasteland* and the graphic novel *The Coldest City*, which was adapted into the film *Atomic Blonde*. His other notable comic credits include *The Fuse*, *Fashion Beast*, *Umbral*, and work on *Alex Rider* and *Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard*. He also wrote for Marvel's *Daredevil*. Johnston's style often blends gritty realism with sharp, character-driven storytelling, and he collaborated frequently with artists such as Justin Greenwood and Sam Hart. In 2023, he published *The Dog Sitter Detective*, the first in a cozy mystery novel series. His work has earned him a reputation for crafting taut, atmospheric narratives across multiple media.

Full bibliography · 23 series

The Fuse (2014) · 12

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Fashion Beast (2012) · 9

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Umbral (2013) · 7

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Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard (2005) · 4

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Alex Rider (2006) · 4

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Queen & Country Declassified (2005) · 3

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Daredevil (1998) · 3

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Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths (2003) · 2

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Wasteland (2006) · 2

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Alan Moore's Magic Words (2002) · 1

A Small Killing (2003) · 1

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Julius (2004) · 1

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The Long Haul (2005) · 1

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Stormbreaker (2006) · 1

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Point Blank (2008) · 1

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Dead Space (2008) · 1

Skeleton Key (2009) · 1

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Alan Moore's The Courtyard in Color, TPB (2009) · 1

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Dark Reign: Hawkeye (2009) · 1

Daredevil: Cage Match (2010) · 1

Dead Space Salvage (2010) · 1

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Shadowland: After the Fall (2011) · 1

Bad Medicine #1 Free Comic Book Day Edition (2012) · 1

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