Simon Bisley Unleashed: From Slaine to Batman, Heavy Metal & Beyond

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 http://HA.com/7461 and http://HA.com/7462 for more! To learn more, visit http://www.HA.com/ Stay Connected to Heritage Auctions:   / heritageauctions     / heritageauction