In 1994 he was recruited by Marvel to take over Hellstorm: Prince of Lies. Many years later the Lazarus Churchyard stories would be expanded and updated in the Lazarus Churchyard: The Final Cut graphic novel by Image. In 1991, he began a monthly serial of his first recurring character Lazarus Churchyard with artist D'Israeli in Blast! Magazine. Ellis refined his writing chops in the elite proving ground of classic British titles like Doctor Who Magazine, Speakeasy, and Judge Dredd Magazine. Titled "United We Fall" it was a six page short story with art by Nigel Dobbyn. His first actual published comics story appeared in Deadline #24 in 1990.
Like many comics fans who later became writers, Ellis started out writing letters, one of which appeared in the letter column of Warrior #4, 1982 wherein he sings glowing praises for many of the magazine's features, including Alan Moore's V For Vendetta and Marvelman. Warren Ellis the writer should not be confused with the Australian musician of the same name who sometimes collaborates with Nick Cave. He has directed serial webisodes, was an early play tester for Second Life, keeps a blog, and moderates several websites, including his own.
He has created several forum based internet environments over the years, all of which tend to become gathering places for creative people including many of his peers in the comics business. Ellis' current internet church.Įllis is a prolific writer with a well established internet presence. Prior to starting his professional writing career, Ellis held a litany of jobs, including such auspicious work as throwing manure bags. He attended South East Essex Sixth Form College where he contributed comic strips to the campus magazine Spike.
Warren Ellis was born in Essex, England in 1968.
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