Jim Rugg

Jim Rugg is a cartoonist, illustrator and designer whose work ranges from independent comics and zines to books about established superhero characters. His bibliography includes Street Angel, Afrodisiac, Supermag, Octobriana 1976, The PLAIN Janes and Hulk: Grand Design.

Rugg’s practice also encompasses notebook drawings and an interest in the material and visual history of comics. He co-created Cartoonist Kayfabe, a programme discussing cartooning and comic-book production, and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. His work has received Eisner and Ignatz awards, connecting his independent publishing practice with wider recognition within comics.