Tom Taylor Tom Taylor i(A125263 works by)
Born: Established: 1978 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Battle for Gamorra Tom Taylor , Nicole Maines , California : DC Comics , 2024 28242631 2024 single work graphic novel

'THE DC UNIVERSE DEBUT OF DREAMER! Jonathan Kent has faced many challenges on the way to becoming Superman, but what will he do when faced with the deadly threat of metahuman bombs? Jon and his journalist boyfriend, Jay, must unravel the secrets of dictator Henry Bendix’s “Rising” before all the heroes of the DCU fall before the awesome threat. Does the mysterious heroine called Dreamer hold the key to avoiding that terrible fate? All roads lead to Gamorra as Jon, Jay, and the take-no-prisoners super-activists called the Revolutionaries battle Bendix head-on, with Bendix’s powers turning friends and loved ones into deadly foes! Collects Superman: Son of Kal-El #11-15.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Time of the Titans Tom Taylor , C. S. Pacat (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2024 28242573 2024 single work graphic novel

'After the events of Dark Crisis, Superman has a talk with Nightwing, letting him know that now is Dick’s time to lead…so Nightwing gathers a group of friends to be the premier league in the DC Universe and moves their base of operations to Blüdhaven. Meet the new Titans!

'After the events of Dark Crisis, it's now Dick's time to lead...so Nightwing and the Titans unite to become the premier league in the DC Universe and move their base of operations to Bludhaven.

'But before they can even settle in, they must confront the demon of darkness, Neron, along with the murderous Grinning Man. Will the team survive a battle through the depths of hell itself?

'Plus, while Nightwing continues to mentor Jon Kent (a.k.a. Superman), they use their detective skills to track down who's behind the circus murders. And that person may be connected to Dick Grayson... ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Titans Vol. 1 : Out of the Shadows Tom Taylor , California : DC Comics , 2024 28242509 2024 single work graphic novel

'The Dark Crisis is over, and the Justice League is no more. Now, a new team must rise and protect the Earth…Titans, go!

'The Teen Titans are ready to grow up. Each member joined as a much younger hero, certain that one day they’d be invited to join the Justice League. But the time has come for them not to join the League…but to replace it!

'Are the no-longer-teen heroes ready for the big leagues? Danger lurks around every corner as heroes and villains alike challenge the new team before they’ve even begun. Will the DCU ever be the same? Find out in this landmark first volume brought you by the all-star creative team of Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and Nicola Scott (Wonder Woman: Historia, Earth 2)!' (Publication summary) 

 

1 y separately published work icon Dark Knights Of Steel Vol. 2 Tom Taylor , Yasmine Putri (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2024 27044639 2024 single work graphic novel

'With three kingdoms on the brink of war, Batman is in hiding, recovering from an attack and a shocking betrayal.

'But Batman finds he’s not the only unfortunate soul to be taken in by his surprise rescuers- strange, magical youngsters have been given sanctuary alongside the bastard prince, Bruce Wayne. Will these teen outcasts change everything Batman believes in? Or will they perish at the hands of a demon?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Leap Nightwing : The Leap Tom Taylor , California : DC Comics , 2024 27044590 2024 single work graphic novel

'The fourth volume in the thrilling Nightwing epic is here!

'Eisner Award Winner 2023 - Best Continuing Series

'Collecting the exciting tales from Nightwing's adventures, this volume includes Nightwing #98-100 and Nightwing 2022 Annual—these include an appearance from Nite-Mite—that's right, that meddling Nite-Mite booped himself over from the fifth dimension!

'Also with Blockbuster off the table, the crime families all head to Bludhaven in an attempt to claim the city as their own...including Tony Zucco himself! Since his "daughter" Melinda Zucco is currently the mayor, and definitely not secretly working with Nightwing to take down crime bosses—it should be easy, right?!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Kal-El Returns Tom Taylor , Phillip K. Johnson , California : DC Comics , 2023 28242802 2023 single work graphic novel

'In the aftermath of Superman’s epic Warworld Revolution, the Man of Steel is back on Earth and stronger than he’s ever been! As he and Steel join forces to remake Metropolis as a true City of Tomorrow, two of Superman’s classic villains take notice…and they have plans of their own. Plus, Kal-El reunites with the Dark Knight, Jimmy Olsen, and the Justice League to find out what he missed while he was away. And Jon Kent’s relief at his father being back is short-lived when he’s targeted by the mysterious Red Sin, who can do the unthinkable: injure both Jon and his father! This volume collects Superman: Son of Kal-El #16-18, Action Comics #1047-1049, and Superman: Kal-El Returns Special #1!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dceased War Of The Undead Gods Tom Taylor , Trevor Hairsine (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2023 26847284 2023 single work graphic novel

What began as a battle for Earth has become a war for the galaxy in the epic final installment in the massive DCeased storyline!

'The emergence of a reborn, undead Darkseid in DCeased: Dead Planet sets the stage for the most devastating conflict yet for Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman! As the Anti-Life Equation spreads into the cosmos, the survivors of Earth prepare for the coming apocalypse and realize their only hope could lie in the most powerful surviving hero from the first DCeased series…

'The bestselling creative team of Tom Taylor and Trevor Hairsine return for their third and final installment in DCeased: War of the Undead Gods!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dark Knights Of Steel Volume 1 Tom Taylor , Yasmine Putri (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2023 26847155 2023 single work graphic novel

'Swords! Sorcery! Superheroes! A brand-new DC Universe is born from writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, Nightwing) and artist Yasmine Putri. 

'An entire medieval world will be forever changed when a spaceship crash-lands from a doomed planet. Years later the El Kingdom reins and Jefferson Pierce, the head of the Kingdom of Storms sees their family as a threat and gathers allies to challenge them. Monarchs will die, kingdoms will rise, and what seemed like the end of the world for many…was only the beginning! An epic high-fantasy story set in a DC Universe where nothing is what it seems…' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Adventures of Superman : Jon Kent Tom Taylor , Tom Taylor (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2023 26847053 2023 single work graphic novel

'Another Superman has fallen.

'Across the multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered. Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can help stop the killing—Kal-El's son, Jon Kent!

'Jon will have to step across dimensions and face the killer of the Kal-Els, the monstrous Ultraman, the man who kidnapped and tortured him for years.

'And Val-Zod is not acting alone to save the Supermen. Who is the mysterious woman alongside him? And what is her shocking connection to the Super family?' (Publication summary) 

1 y separately published work icon The Battle for Blüdhavens Heart Nightwing :The Battle for Blüdhavens Heart Tom Taylor , Bruno Redondo (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2023 25547459 2023 single work graphic novel

'Dick Grayson’s big heart has protected those persecuted by bullies in his youth, combated evil alongside Batman as Robin, and pledged his newly inherited wealth to enriching Blüdhaven as Nightwing. His kindness and generosity have always guided his life. But now a new villain stalks the back alleys, removing the hearts of the city’s most vulnerable. Who is this terrifying new menace named Heartless, and will he be able to resist plucking out the biggest heart in all of Blüdhaven?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Rising Tom Taylor , Bruno Redondo (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2022 28242744 2022 single work graphic novel 'Jonathan Kent is planet earth's new Man of Steel! Between fighting a dictatorship in a foreign nation and battling giant sea creatures it can be overwhelming. Will he follow in his father's footsteps or forge his own path? With Clark Kent off-world battling in the universe, Jonathan Kent has stepped into the role of Superman to defend planet earth. Despite Jonathan facing the most devastating physical attack of his life, he's ready for change. Along with his new ally Jay Nakamura, Jonathan will continue to stand against the dictator of Gamorra, Henry Bendix, who's taken Jay's mother captive. Along the way, Superman will team up with Jackson Hyde/Aqualand to face a creature from the depths of the sea unleashed by Lex Luthor. With every adventure, Jonathan will define what it means to be The Man of Steel' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Truth Tom Taylor , John Timms (illustrator), Daniele Di Nicuolo (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2022 28242681 2022 single work graphic novel

'Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. He’s traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legion’s history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. It’s time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! Who’s the mastermind behind the mysterious organization known as the Truth? What sinister secrets await Jon in the labs of President Bendix? And…could Jonathan Kent have at last found love? All this and more awaits you in this historic first volume in a new chapter of the Superman family legacy. Collects Superman: Son of Kal-El #1-6.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Get Grayson Nightwing : Get Grayson Tom Taylor , Bruno Redondo (illustrator), Geraldo Borges (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2022 25547407 2022 single work graphic novel 'The Bat-Family realizes Oracle’s system has been hacked! But who is powerful enough to break into Oracle’s own super-secure network? Not only that, this mysterious Anti-Oracle is taking advantage of Gotham City’s state of fear and has bombarded the city with falsities.. With the Bat-Team’s comms unreliable, Nightwing heads to Gotham to find the source of Anti-Oracle’s transmissions. When Batgirl and Nightwing accidentally get hit with something it reveals their deepest fears…and it involves each other.' 

(Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Neverlanders Tom Taylor , Jon Sommariva (illustrator), New York (City) : Razorbill , 2022 24289746 2022 single work graphic novel

'Bee and her fellow runaways are their own found family. So when a stranger named Paco saves her life, Bee invites him to join their crew, thinking he’s another lost teen. Someone else the world has overlooked. The truth is Paco’s not just a lost teen, he’s a Lost Boy from Neverland. And he needs Bee and the others to come back with him.

'When the group is then spirited away by a foul-mouthed Tinker Bell, they discover that Neverland is not some fun-filled hideaway. It's a war zone under siege by a horde of pirates with a merciless new leader who will stop at nothing to steal the land’s magic. Tink leads a fairy army that barely holds them at bay. Peter Pan is gone. And rest of the Lost Boys have been killed. Paco is all that remains . . . but he hopes that this group of teens will become the new Lost Ones. These young runaways may be Neverland’s only hope—but they’re about to learn that it’ll take a lot more than happy thoughts to win a war.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Dceased Dead Planet Tom Taylor , Tom Taylor (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2022 23955749 2022 single work graphic novel

'Five years have passed since Earth was evacuated following the deadly outbreak of the Anti-Life Equation.

'The survivors have found a home on Earth 2, but it's a tenuous existence until the new Justice League receives a faint distress call from Earth. Can life possibly still exist on this dead planet? The new League, led by Damian Wayne, Jon Kent, and Cassie Sandsmark-the new Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman-must return home but who-or what-is lying in wait for these fearless heroes?

'The New York Times bestselling creators of DCeased, Tom Taylor and Trevor Hairsine, return to tell the next chapter in this epic saga! Collects DCeased- Dead Planet #1-7.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Suicide Squad Bad Blood Tom Taylor , Tom Taylor (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2022 23955674 2022 single work graphic novel

'When the Suicide Squad is assigned to neutralize a group of international super-terrorists known as the Revolutionaries, the last thing they expect is for the survivors to join the team! Who can Squad veterans Harley Quinn and Deadshot trust when their new teammates are the very people they were sent to kill? This crew could survive the mission, but they might not survive each other- so don't get attached.

'Acclaimed writer TOM TAYLOR (DCeased) reunites with celebrated Injustice collaborators BRUNO REDONDO (Justice League) and DANIEL SAMPERE (Action Comics) for the GLAAD Media Award nominated Suicide Squad- Bad Blood. Collecting all eleven issues of the critically lauded maxiseries, this hardcover edition also features a special Task Force X- Declassified art gallery of designs by Redondo.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Leaping into the Light Nightwing : Leaping into the Light Tom Taylor , Bruno Redondo (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2021 25547342 2021 single work graphic novel

'The New York Times bestselling Injustice team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo take on Nightwing!

 'Nightwing is back—and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adoptive city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco. When Nightwing enlists Batgirl’s help in investigating the politician bearing the same name as the man who murdered his parents, she unearths details that will shock and fundamentally change the hero.

'Dick Grayson’s big heart has protected those persecuted by bullies in his youth, combated evil alongside Batman as Robin, and pledged his newly inherited wealth to enriching Blüdhaven as Nightwing. His kindness and generosity have always guided his life.  But now a new villain stalks the back alleys, removing the hearts of the city’s most vulnerable.  Who is this terrifying new menace named Heartless, and will he be able to resist plucking out the biggest heart in all of Blüdhaven?' (Publication summary) 

1 3 y separately published work icon Superman : Son of Kal-El Tom Taylor , John Timms , (cover artist), 2021 California : DC Comics , 2021- 23328281 2021 series - publisher graphic novel fantasy
1 y separately published work icon John Constantine, Hellblazer : Rise and Fall Hellblazer : Rise and Fall Tom Taylor , Darick Robertson (illustrator), California : DC Comics , 2021 21846838 2021 single work graphic novel

'What would you part with to avoid eternal damnation?

'At 12 years old, John Constantine and his friends try and fail to summon...something. Truth be told, they have no idea what they're doing on the riverbed on the outskirts of town. They're just messing with what they've been told not to mess with, and that's enough for John.

'Witness the adolescence of John Constantine, a rebellious and clueless kid who unwittingly unleashes a demon. A demon who haunts a nation 30 years later by selling the irredeemable one percent on a scam to get into heaven, one that causes evil men with angel wings to fall from the sky.

'Will John stop this demon from obtaining more empires and ruining the world as we know it?

'Will he be happy to let a few more rich bastards fall first, like a vindictive Robin Hood?

'Or will sacrifices need to be made?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 Status Quo John Sommariva. , Tom Taylor , 2020 single work graphic novel
— Appears in: Australia Burns : Tales of Devastation and Courage under Fire 2020;
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