Ronald Wimberly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ronald Wimberly |
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Wimberly leads a discussion at the Small Press Expo in 2016.
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| Born | April 28, 1979 United States |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Artist |
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Notable works
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Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm Prince of Cats "Lighten Up" |
| Awards | see full list |
Ronald Wimberly (born April 28, 1979) is a talented American cartoonist, an artist who creates comics and graphic novels. He is famous for his unique art style and powerful stories.
Wimberly has created several popular graphic novels. He has also worked with major companies like Marvel, DC Comics, and Dark Horse Comics. His work has even appeared in The New Yorker magazine. He has won awards for his art and has been recognized as an important voice in the world of comics.
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Early Life and Schooling
Ronald Wimberly was born in the Washington, D.C. area. From a young age, he was interested in art. To follow his passion, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, to study illustration at the famous Pratt Institute from 1997 to 2001. Today, he continues to live and create his art in New York City.
Career in Comics
Wimberly's career began in 2004 when his work was published by Dark Horse Comics. He quickly became known for his skill in drawing action and characters that felt real. He worked on several well-known comic series, including Swamp Thing and Lucifer.
First Graphic Novel
In 2007, Wimberly illustrated his first full-length graphic novel, Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm. This book tells the true story of the hip-hop artist Percy Carey, also known as MF Grimm. The book was a huge success. It won two Glyph Comics Awards in 2008 and was nominated for a famous Eisner Award.
Prince of Cats
In 2012, Wimberly wrote and drew his own graphic novel called Prince of Cats. It is a creative retelling of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but set in a modern city with a focus on sword fights and hip-hop culture. The book was praised by critics and fans for its exciting art and fresh take on a classic story.
In 2018, a major movie studio, Legendary Entertainment, began working on a film version of Prince of Cats.
Important Comic Strips and Magazines
Wimberly is also known for creating comics that make people think. He made a comic for the website The Nib called "Lighten Up." In it, he shared his thoughts on how skin color is shown in comics. This comic was widely read and earned him another Eisner Award nomination.
He also created LAAB, an art magazine that looks like a newspaper. It explores pop culture and important ideas through art and writing.
Awards and Honors
Ronald Wimberly has received many awards and honors for his work in comics.
- 2008 – Glyph Award for Best Cover (for Sentences)
- 2008 – Glyph Award for Best Story (for Sentences)
- 2008 – Nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work (for Sentences)
- 2016 – Nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic (for "Lighten Up")
- 2019 – Nominated for an Eisner Award for LAAB Magazine No. 0
- 2020 – Nominated for an Eisner Award for LAAB Magazine, vol. 4
- 2024 – Nominated for an Eisner Award for LAAB Magazine, vol. 2
He has also been chosen to be an artist-in-residence, which is a special honor where an artist is given a place to live and work. He has had residencies at the Columbus Museum of Art and in Angoulême, France, a city famous for its comics festival.
