About

About Matt Garvey

Hello and welcome. I’m Matt Garvey, a UK based comic writer, independent publisher, and someone who genuinely loves making comics.

For over a decade, I’ve been writing and self publishing my own work, releasing more than 30 comics and graphic novels across a mix of genres. From dark, violent thrillers to sci fi, horror, comedy, and everything in between. If there’s a story that excites me, I’ll find a way to tell it.

My books have been sold in comic shops, at conventions, and through successful Kickstarter campaigns, building a growing audience of readers who enjoy bold, story driven comics with real stakes.

Along the way, I’ve been lucky enough to pick up a few awards, including Best Original One Shot at the Yancy Street Comic Awards and Best Indie Comic for Red Rocket Comet. If I’m honest, the real reward has always been people reading the work and coming back for more.

Alongside creating comics, I’ve also written Making Your First Comic and Kickstarting Your First Comic. These are practical, no fluff guides designed to help new creators avoid the mistakes I made early on and actually get their books finished, funded, and out into the world.

Because I’ve been there.

I know what it’s like to have an idea and no clue where to start. I know how overwhelming it can feel. And I know that with the right guidance, it’s absolutely possible.

That’s a big part of why this site exists.

So whether you’re here to dive into my comics or you’re thinking about making your own, you’re in the right place.

And if you ever see me at a convention, come and say hello. I’m always happy to chat, talk comics, or help however I can.

Let’s tell great stories.
Let’s make comics.

Matt