Nathan Fairbairn is a comics creator with twenty years of experience in the industry. His client list includes Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, ONI, and Penguin Random House. His work on books such as Scott Pilgrim, Invincible and Wonder Woman: Earth One has frequently topped the New York Times Best Sellers list.
He is the writer and co-creator of Lake of Fire from Image Comics and PAWS, a middle grade graphic novel series from Penguin Random House.
He lives and works in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
AWARDS:
JOE SHUSTER AWARD -- Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Colourist (2010), and Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Artist (2017)
EISNER AWARD -- Best Limited Series (2021), and Best Humor Publication (2021)
CHOCOLATE LILY BOOK AWARD -- Best Chapter Book/Early Novel (2024 and 2025)
NOMINATIONS:
EISNER AWARD -- Best Publication for Young Adults (2012), Best Graphic Album (2015), Best Single Issue (2015), and Best Coloring (2019)
HARVEY AWARD -- Best Original Graphic Album (2015)
RINGO AWARD -- Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel (2023)
DOUG WRIGHT AWARD -- Best Kids Book (2023)
BC and YUKON BOOK PRIZE -- Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize (2023)
CITY OF VANCOUVER BOOK AWARD (2023)
SILVER BIRCH FICTION AWARD (2024)
BLACK EYED SUSAN AWARD -- Best Graphic Novel (2025)