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Boo Cook

In the ink-stained streets of 2000AD, Boo Cook is a name etched in legend. From the shadowy corridors of Judge Dredd and the psychic depths of Anderson Psi, to the cosmic chaos of Death Cap, Void Runners, and the war-forged might of ABC Warriors—Boo's art hits hard and never misses.

But his realm isn’t confined to one universe. He’s battled through the dystopian wilds of Image Comics’ Elephantmen and Prophet, ventured into the time-warping mysteries of Doctor Who for Titan Comics, and laid down killer covers for Marvel's Wolverine and X-Factor.

And when the ink runs dry, Boo’s world gets louder. He paints album covers like the intergalactic ‘Journey To Voltus B’ for Henge, and summons sonic storms with his solo project Owlmask. On drums, he powers the thunder for bands Forktail and Crab—all roaring on Bandcamp.

Boo Cook doesn’t just create art. He lives it.

Chris Weston

Since 1988, Chris Weston has been carving his legend in graphite and ink. Trained under comic titan Don Lawrence, Chris first wielded his artistic might on Judge Dredd for the UK's mighty 2000AD—and the legacy continues to this day.

But his journey is cosmic. Chris collided with Mark Millar on Swamp Thing, broke ground for Vertigo and DC Comics, and left his mark on series like The Invisibles, Starman, and Garth Ennis' War Stories.

When cinema calls, Chris answers. His visions have shaped films as a concept artist and costume designer, from the galaxies of Star Wars to forging the legendary Bat-suits for Michael Keaton in The Flash.

Beyond comics, Chris crafts limited-edition Silkscreen Prints and Alternative Movie Posters—collectible art for those who dare to dream differently. And now, he’s back in the game, teaming up with Gerard Way (of My Chemical Romance) for the upcoming creator-owned mini-series, Paranoid Gardens (Dark Horse Comics).

Chris Weston: building worlds, one line at a time.

Calum Alexander Watt

From the depths of his imagination, Calum Alexander Watt shapes legends. For 30 years, he’s been the mind behind the masks, the architect of worlds across film, TV, animation, and games.

His creations have roamed galaxies with Lucasfilm’s The Rise of Skywalker, defied time with Pixar’s Lightyear, and warped reality in Marvel’s Antman Quantumania. His visions have fueled the dark mirrors of Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots and Black Mirror, and haunted the gothic streets of Warner Bros’ The Batman.

Every character, every costume, every world—they all begin with Calum’s pen.

This is the artist who shapes the future before it ever hits the screen.