David Yurkovich
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David Yurkovich is an independent writer and illustrator of comic books and graphic novels.
Yurkovich began self-publishing in 1996 following receipt of a grant from Peter Laird's (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) acclaimed Xeric Foundation. Titles Yurkovich has written and illustrated include (Altercations, Haunted, Death by Chocolate, The S.H.O.P., and The Broccoli Agenda). Largely out of print, his early work is being published in collected volumes by Top Shelf Productions.
In May 2006, Yurkovich began work on the Bill Mantlo Project (aka, The Bill Mantlo Benefit Book), as an homage to Bill, whom Yurkovich regards as a major influence. The retrospective will delve into Bill's life and career. It includes interviews with many of Bill's former industry colleagues (among them Marv Wolfman, Ed Hannigan, Tony Isabella, and George Pérez) and an introduction by Bill's brother, Michael Mantlo. Additionally, the project features previously unpublished fiction by Bill Mantlo, some of which is being adapted into sequential form by Yurkovich. Yurkovich is producing the project as a benefit book. All proceeds are being donated to Bill's caregiver, Michael Mantlo, to help toward the costs of maintaining Bill's daily care. The book is planned for a Spring 2007 release through Yurkovich's Sleeping Giant imprint.
In September 2006, Yurkovich, along with writer-poet Dianne Pearce, launched Sleeping Giant Creations, a multi-venture project that includes literary fiction, children's picture books, graphic novels, and editorial and design services.
