Ben Templesmith is an artist and writer most widely known for his work in the American comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the industry’s top prize, the Eisner Award.
As a comic artist his most notable works have been 30 Days of Night (which has now spawned a major motion picture) and Fell. His other projects include the critically acclaimed serial Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse which he also writes, as well as Hatter M, and Singularity 7.
He has also worked on the Star Wars, Army of Darkness, Silent Hill and Buffy: The Vampire Slayer properties and produces art and design for music bands, dvds, toys, and film concept work.
Ben was raised in Western Australia and earned a degree in Design from Curtin University. He currently lives in San Diego, California.
Reach him by email: contact @ templesmitharts dot com
Ben is not currently accepting commissions. Sorry.
Agent: Angela Cheng Caplan
- Live Journal: http://ben_templesmith.livejournal.com
- Forums: http://forums.templesmith.com/
- Myspace: http://myspace.com/lowbrowandproud
- FELL/30 DAYS Original art for sale: http://splashpageart.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=7
- Comicspace: http://www.comicspace.com/ben_templesmith/
- Original Art on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270115575760&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:us
Ben Templesmith is an artist and writer most widely known for his work in the American comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the industry’s top prize, the Eisner Award.
As a comic artist his most notable works have been 30 Days of Night (which has now spawned a major motion picture) and Fell. His other projects include the critically acclaimed serial Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse which he also writes, as well as Hatter M, and Singularity 7.
He has also worked on the Star Wars, Army of Darkness, Silent Hill and Buffy: The Vampire Slayer properties and produces art and design for music bands, dvds, toys, and film concept work.
Ben was raised in Western Australia and earned a degree in Design from Curtin University. He currently lives in San Diego, California.
Reach him by email: contact @ templesmitharts dot com
Ben is not currently accepting commissions. Sorry.
Agent: Angela Cheng Caplan
Hoxford #2 contest winners! ( And some runnersup! )
The Hoxford #2 advance copies contest is officially OVER.Congrats to Angelique and Jeremy, for their winning photos below. Damn, some of you really put some effort in! Thanks to all who entered! 
Here's some others I also really liked. Thanks guys, you'll also be getting something special ( just not my advance copies of #2 ) in the mail. 
A Hoxford #2 Preview
It's coming in September. Tell your Comic Store it's Diamond Order Code: JUN084075
And yes, were I religiously minded, I'm sure I'd be going to hell for this one. But come on, Jesus would rather appear on toast and oil slicks these days, you think he'd really care?
Want Hoxford #2 early?
These are my advance copies for #2.
Want em?
Send a photo of yourself with a copy of Hoxford #1 and the most creative photo I'll send em on out to. Email me here: contact @ templesmitharts dot com. Will pick the winner a week from today. Also post a bunch of them to the blog ( unless you stipulate you don't want it to and/or there is uh, nudity. )
Hoxford #1 is now out, so if you liked it and still don't know how to make sure you get #2, tell your comics retailer its Diamond Order Code: JUN084075 and they should be able to make sure they get a copy.
It's Scheduled to Ship - 9/24/08
More info at: hoxford.com
If you still *can't* get a copy of #1, as your store sold out or just didn't get any in or you have no store...if you really want you can pay crazy money for the shipping from IDW Publishing as their online store is now selling the issue which comes signed complimentary by me, as I currently work out of the offices here.
WELCOME TO HOXFORD
WELCOME TO HOXFORD #1 is out today! 
Hope those of you who manage to pick it up dig it. Much more to come, when the shit hits the fan in #2 next month.
If you *can't* get a copy, as your store sold out or just didn't get any in or you have no store...if you really want you can pay crazy money for the shipping from IDW Publishing as their online store is now selling the issue which comes signed complimentary by me, as I currently work out of the offices here.
And in addition to a half painted Wormwood cover I posted earlier, here's the rest of the progress shots thus far, that I forgot I should have run before.
Vegas+Atomic Comics
So many things to do and blog about, so I'm going to do it all in one post.
Still recovering from my weekend away. Vegas for a birthday party then onwards with no sleep to Atomic Comics for a signing there. Below are some pics. More on my flickr account if so inclined.
By the pool, Vegas
Sausage factory.
Jim Lee, ( actually working ) Some idiot in the middle & Alex Garner on the right.
Birthday dinner
Sadly human flesh was not on the menu this time. A great time was had by all though. Big cheers to Jim.
Next it was off to Atomic Comics in Phoenix for a signing with Niles and Seeley among others. It went rather well I must say, and daym, a brisk trade in Wormwood books was definitely done. Thanks to all who came out, it was great to meet and greet those who actually buy my crazy stuff. Big thanks to Mike Malve for bringing us out.
He tasted like mac and cheese. Mmmm.
I actually signed all of the remaining unsold stock, so if you couldn't make it and still want a signed book, Atomic Comics various stores should still have some! Go ask em where they are if you're in Phoenix!
A vid for the weekend
Currently relaxing after a hectic but fun last few days being in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Pics to come.
Besides Deadspace, which comes out near Halloween, I can't wait for October 7th and what promises to be a new chapter in my favourite all time game experience. Fallout3.
And a big "fuck you" to the Australian censorship board, who've seen fit to ban it in my home country.
Enjoy the trailer!
Ahoy those in Phoenix!
I'll be there tomorrow, for a 12 HOUR LONG EVENT! And not just me! Niles and Seeley also! Check out the flyer for all the info you need.
Atomic Comics is putting on one helluva show from the sounds of it.
I'll have some original art on me from my personal collection, plus the very very last of my Poppycock sketchbooks for sale.
Just look for the skinny pale guy in a suit+tie.
Wormwood Original Art
A look at what the original art is like. Yes, it's actually hand drawn and only about 20% is really ever done on computer in the end.
I just put the sucker up on ebay, to see if I'm worth anything to anyone anymore. I don't let too many of my precious babies go ( pages of work I both write and draw that's creator owned )
Enjoy!
ebay auction
Dexter Season 2 Yay!
Again, the magical pixie people have brought me gifts in the night, in the form of an advance copy of Dexter Season 2 on DVD.
Actually, I'm just on some list where if you put your hand up, they send you special advance review goodies, so long as you say something about it, good bad or indifferent, they just want to raise awareness this stuff is coming out. Most of it is drok I happily pass on to be honest, but I'm always going to give mad props to the few things I actually really dig. Why you ask? Because there's so bloody little that's actually good, in these days of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan super celebrity retardation. Talent sadly, usually counts for nothing...
Which is why I love Dexter. It's brilliant and well made, and as luck has it, kind of relates to Welcome to Hoxford...in a serial killer sort of way. I don't bother with any US series now that you can't say "fuck" in. Which means I basically only bother with Showtime and HBO stuff. It took me ages to bother watching the first series, after everyone started raving about it, but once I did I was completely sold. Can't wait for season 3 starting up in September now either. So if you've never seen it, I recommend it. It's also very pretty. The way it's filmed, the colours and everything is just great.
The DVD actually also has a couple episodes of The Tudors on it, just to try and sucker you into another Showtime show. As I'm also a geek for history I've kinda been into this one too. ( although it's hardly historically accurate ) It's quite nasty and rude ( there's a great King Henry servant jack off scene ) little series. I hope a bunch of people start watching the show if they like the taste of it on the Dexter DVD.
Anyways, I endorse this product and or service. And this from someone that thinks most US TV is about as entertaining as a venereal disease.
Especially since it finally wipes away the bad taste left in my mouth after watching Hellboy 2. I wanted to vomit after all the hokey dialogue and forced romantic schmaltz.
Welcome to Hoxford Signature Editions+Work in Progress
These little suckers found there way into the office yesterday and I had to sign a box full. The special signature editions of Welcome to Hoxford. Only for stores that ordered over..20 copies I think.
Plus here's a little work in progress on a future Hoxford cover. ( And an ad production just did to go in the back of an issue )
You can find all the ordering info for Welcome to Hoxford on Hoxford.com
Welcome to Hoxford #3 progress shots
Also my smarty pants way of saying the book will be out in what, october? And if you want to make sure you get a copy, you gotta tell your retailer to order it in for you. Give them the order code AUG08 4155 and pretty much they can't refuse you. Well they can, but they wouldn't be treating their customers very well.
Huzzah huzzah.
For all things Hoxford, check Hoxford.com
The Art of Wormwood
Yep, late last week I got an advance copy of The Art of Wormwood, to see how it looks. Here's a sneak peek inside the guts of it. Apart from all the covers, lots of unpublished images and such from the last 4 years, there's a whole new Wormwood short story debuting in the book. It should be out later this month, as always, from IDW Publishing. Wormwood has been a fun ride over the years and the biggest thing I've ever written *and* drawn myself ever, which is all thanks to you guys really. Don't worry, Wormy's only on a little hiatus right now. Should be a one shot and a new miniseries coming sometime soon.
And because I *know* I'm going to get plenty of emails about this later, if you don't see a copy on your shelf, or your retailer isn't getting any in, demand they do and give them the order code JUN084067 or for the hardcover version, JUN084068 as in all likelihood, the book will not magically appear unless you actually request a copy to come in for you.
Alternatively, there's always Amazon which has it available for pre-order already, or the IDW online store, which will carry it once it's out.
Enjoy!
WELCOME TO HOXFORD #1 preview pages
The first 7 interior pages are now up on Newsarama. Hope you dig.
Remember, if you are so inclined to get the book, go tell your retailer to order it in for you and give them the order code: JUN084025
Yeah, I'm a pimpin' it.
Raymond Delgado is the newest inmate at the Hoxford Correctional Facility and Mental Institution. He's has no hope of release, parole, rehabilitation, or decent conversation. On a good day, he'll tell you he's Zeus and only bite your arm off—literally. On a bad day, you won't have time to scream to the prison guard for help. But Dr Jessica Ainley, his doctor for five years, wants to help Ray and can't understand why the newly privatized, corporately-run prison won't give her access to her patients. And why are people always transferred into Hoxford, but no records show anyone ever transferring back out.
A 4 issue miniseries starting 8/27/08.
Welcome to Hoxford #3 Covers A & B
Ordering info and such coming soon, or check www.hoxford.com soon.
SDCC 2008 is OVER
And we're all still recovering.
Yes, this is a long post. Lots of photos. My most mellow one yet really. I took it pretty easy, ( at night ) and didn't even drink that much, but had an awesome time catching up with people I've been meaning to for so long. Plus of course, I did plenty of signings and met a ton of people who I am lucky enough to have as fans of my books. ( Cheers to you all for coming out. )
To all the people who said hi to me at random times as I was walking about, I'm sorry I didn't know your names! Aaaah, so many people at Comic-con I only see once a year, it's bound to happen. I spent much of my time at the IDW booth, but never enough. Next year I hope I'll be basically camped the the entire time instead of racing around to multiple booths for multiple signings when I know most people just turn up at IDW to find me.
Lots of interesting developments this year too, but nothing I can talk about yet. We'll see how they all pan out.
Anyways, another thing I've been meaning to post is a lengthy podcast I did while I was over in Sydney. Check me out here as I run my mouth off on a bunch of stuff and probably get into a lot of trouble. Eh. It's my way. Kryptik Musings Episode 03
Now, onto the con photos. I had a fake homosexual encounter on the con floor. I vandalized a baby and I nearly got a spanking from Stan Lee. 
Before the madness of 125000 people start assaulting the convention floor.
The IDW Publishing booth. My home away from the office.
Ash Wood and the IDW Booth suddenly got very busy.
Yes, there's a few of my hard to find Poppycock sketchbooks now available in the Dallas area, at Comic Asylum. Details on the card in the picture obviously. You can't get these things anywhere else except off me in person practically!
My art agent, Splashpageart.com ( Mark Hay ) actually owns and runs the store.
I drawed on him.
Crotch powah.
The city of San Diego is run by retards who refuse to put in even one pedestrian bridge to allow some of the 125000 people find another way across the train tracks to the city from the con, other than the one bottlenecked road crossing.
City planners don't actually exist in America, it seems.
Yes, that's a giant robot.
Brainchild of the Uber Talented Ashley Wood and his World war robot range of toys/artbooks.
Yep, my Hoxford thingy is a little behind the bot, but there it is.
I told him to bend over and take it like a man.
So he did.
Vandalizing a child.
Vandalizing a child.
William Morris Party. More than any other place, they actually had enough staff to actually SERVE people. Who'd have thought you'd need people like that at a PARTY?
Yeah, that's Stan Lee. 
IDW party rapidly spilled into the street. That means it must've been a good party.
Preparation for SDCC 2009 has already begun!
Next up, a bunch of new art I can now show thanks to things being announced at SDCC.
SDCC The madness begins.
Well it does for me. Already taking meetings and doing bloody interviews.
A quick recap to get to this point.
Dinner with Aaron Weisenfeld.
Who does comics no longer, but instead does fantastic paintings. ( he's on the far right of the blurry photo )
SDCC Pre-con cocktails
Held at my place downstairs where a bunch of delightful people proceeded to show up and drink all me booze.
Big cheers to Fraser Irving, Jaime McKelvie, Kieron Gillen, Jim Lee, Joe Keating, Brian Hitch, Heidi MacDonald and a bunch of other people I forget, for turning up to the little shindig.
Silent Mexican films played on the wall the whole time.
Royd Burgoyne and Mr Fraser Irving. Top blokes for foreign types in a strange land.
Brian Hitch and some tosser named Templesmith.
And now onto the real convention. I will have the last few copies of PoppyCock, my first sketchbook/exhibition book on me at the con, so if you see me and want one, just ask and ye shall receive. ( For a donation of twenty bucks or so )
The madness begins. And I still have deadlines to contend with.
Prepared for SDCC
I still have a horrible amount of work to get done, some of which will have to wait til *after* as I'm damn near burned out here...but this is how you prepare for the coming nergasm that is San Diego Comic-con.
Updated SDCC schedule: Templesmith Buggers About.
Deadlines swamping me right now, as I verge towards insanity leading up to San Diego Comic-con.
I'll be there, so if you want to meet me/get stuff signed/give me ebola ( though please don't I'm still getting over the last bout ) then here's what you need to know!
This list is just the signings, not including the bazillion meetings and other things I have to do, alas. When I can I'll be off down to the Gaslamp Hilton for a drink or some desperately needed food.
Templesmith at SDCC:
THURSDAY:
EA/IMAGE DEADSPACE COMIC SIGNING: 2pm-4pm
SPLASHPAGE COMIC ART 4pm-5pm
FRIDAY:
IDW PUBLISHING: 11am-12pm
EA/IMAGE DEADSPACE COMIC SIGNING: 2pm-4pm
SATURDAY
IDW PUBLISHING: 10am-11am
IDW PUBLISHING PANEL 11am-12pm room 3
EA/IMAGE DEADSPACE COMIC SIGNING: 2pm-3:15pm
GENTLE GIANT 3:30pm
EA/DEADSPACE COMIC PANEL 5pm-6pm room 2
SUNDAY:
IDW PUBLISHING: 12pm-1pm
FEARNET 3pm-4pm
Wormwood: Gentleman Zombie the French Edition!
Yup, if you speak/fread French, there is now an edition for you, coming from the delightful chaps over at Delcourt. I even gave them a new cover just because they were so nice.
Over in France, Wormwood is literally going to simply be known as "Wormwood" with the first collection's story title being Gentleman Zombie. It's a name change I'm fine with since the book does more than just collect Birds Bees Blood and Beer.
Delcourt have been so nice to me, I'l even be in Paris in September doing, uh, French things to help celebrate this puppy coming out.
And yes, it's a hardcover, in true French Album style. Way better than the US pamphlets in my opinion. English version hardcovers in some form are not too far off either.
Yeah, the wee bastard is going places.
Welcome to Hoxford SDCC Exclusive Ashcan
Just landed on my desk while I was away...
Available exclusively from IDW Publishing at San Diego Comic-con. A preview of the actual comic, plus extra content that won't be found in the comic itself.
www.Hoxford.com
Hoxford.com is now percolating along. Will have some desktops & extras up shortly.
Welcome to Hoxford #2 Covers...
Yes, some actual art!
New covers for Welcome to Hoxford #2
Diamond Order code: JUL084075
Ray hasn't been taking his medication. No surprises there. Turns out the Hoxford staff don't really have the prisoners welfare at heart... more like their own stomachs. Dr Ainley keeps trying to gain access to her old patients, only to find herself locked in the Warden's office with a strange old man as night falls, the full moon lights the sky... and the screaming begins.' Eisner-nominated writer/artist Ben Templesmith (Wormwood Gentleman Corpse) offers up two bloody good covers to go along with chapter two of his latest opus.
Codes: 82771481524500211 82771481525200211 JUL084075 JUL084076
Release Date: September 24, 2008
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