Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Comic art legend Simon Bisley sits down with editor Tim Picher for a candid, high-energy conversation about his explosive career, unmistakable style, and what still drives him to create.
From his rebellious, self-taught beginnings and breakthrough work on ABC Warriors and Slaine: The Horned God, to Batman/Judge Dredd, Lobo, Hellblazer, and collaborations with Frank Miller and Grant Morrison — Bisley reflects on the moments that shaped his legacy
In this wide-ranging interview, Simon discusses:
Breaking comic book traditions with his raw, painterly approach
Treating every panel “like a Rembrandt” on Slaine
His instinctive, chaotic, and deeply physical creative process
Influences like Frank Frazetta and classical masters
The connection between heavy metal music and visual storytelling
Commercial art vs. personal expression
Why he quit drinking to unlock his “next gear” creatively
His desire to push into more expressive landscapes, abstracts, and personal work
The conversation also touches on his Illustrations from the Bible: A Work in Progress, artistic validation, collecting art, and the ever-present drive to evolve
Whether you’re a lifelong 2000 AD fan, a heavy metal art devotee, or a collector of original comic art, this is Simon Bisley as you’ve never heard him before — unfiltered, reflective, and still hungry to create.
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Comic art legend Simon Bisley sits down with editor Tim Picher for a candid, high-energy conversation about his explosive career, unmistakable style, and what still drives him to create.
From his rebellious, self-taught beginnings and breakthrough work on ABC Warriors and Slaine: The Horned God, to Batman/Judge Dredd, Lobo, Hellblazer, and collaborations with Frank Miller and Grant Morrison — Bisley reflects on the moments that shaped his legacy
In this wide-ranging interview, Simon discusses:
Breaking comic book traditions with his raw, painterly approach
Treating every panel “like a Rembrandt” on Slaine
His instinctive, chaotic, and deeply physical creative process
Influences like Frank Frazetta and classical masters
The connection between heavy metal music and visual storytelling
Commercial art vs. personal expression
Why he quit drinking to unlock his “next gear” creatively
His desire to push into more expressive landscapes, abstracts, and personal work
The conversation also touches on his Illustrations from the Bible: A Work in Progress, artistic validation, collecting art, and the ever-present drive to evolve
Whether you’re a lifelong 2000 AD fan, a heavy metal art devotee, or a collector of original comic art, this is Simon Bisley as you’ve never heard him before — unfiltered, reflective, and still hungry to create.
Visit HA.com/7461 and HA.com/7462 for more!
To learn more, visit HA.com
Stay Connected to Heritage Auctions:
facebook.com/HeritageAuctions
twitter.com/HeritageAuction
