Howard Tayler
Author and illustrator of Schlock Mercenary
Born
February 29th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator, Tayler created the webcomic 'Schlock Mercenary', which began in 2000 and gained a substantial following over the years. The comic, known for its science fiction themes and humor, has been published in several collected volumes and has received attention for its storytelling and artistic style. In addition to webcomics, Tayler has published novels, contributed to anthologies, and participated in the writing and art community through various events and conventions.
Created the webcomic 'Schlock Mercenary'
Published multiple collected volumes of the series
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