Adrian Bamforth is a British comic book artist known for his work in 2000 AD and contributions to British small press comics, including FutureQuake. His illustrations have been featured in various stories within the Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson, Sinister Dexter, and Tharg’s Future Shocks series.
Career
Bamforth has worked extensively in the British comics industry, contributing artwork to the long-running 2000 AD anthology as well as independent publications such as Zarjaz, FutureQuake, and Something Wicked. His art is characterized by dynamic linework and detailed environments, fitting the gritty and futuristic aesthetic of 2000 AD’s dystopian narratives.
Comics Work
Judge Dredd
- "Pret-a-porker" (Zarjaz vol. 1 #1, 2001)
- "Married with Juves" (with Gordon Rennie, 2000 AD #1262, 2001)
Judge Anderson
- "Not All in the Mind" (with Alan Grant, Zarjaz vol. 1 #2, 2002)
Sinister Dexter
- "U R Here" (with Dan Abnett, 2000 AD #1279, 2002)
- "Narked for Death" (with Dan Abnett, 2000 AD #1281, 2002)
Past Imperfect
- "The Red Menace" (with Gordon Rennie, inks by Lee Townsend, 2000 AD #1318, 2002)
FutureQuake
- "Emigration" (with Arthur Wyatt, FutureQuake #1, 2003)
- "Down The Tubes" (with Arthur Wyatt, FutureQuake #2, 2004)
- "Outer Space" (with Arthur Wyatt, FutureQuake #3, 2004)
Something Wicked
- "The Other Side" (art and script, Something Wicked #1, 2006)
Tharg's Future Shocks
- "Optimal" (with Al Ewing, 2000 AD #1496, 2006)
Tharg's Future Shorts
- "Stasis" (art and script, 2000 AD #1510, 2006)
Legacy
Adrian Bamforth has contributed to some of the most well-regarded British science fiction and anthology comics, particularly within 2000 AD. His work has been recognized for its ability to convey both action and atmosphere, making him a notable figure in the realm of British independent comics and small press publications.