Ellie Wright
Ringo Award-winning colourist from Cork, Ireland
đź“Ť Cork, Ireland
Ellie Wright has emerged as one of the most celebrated colourists in contemporary comics, earning the Ringo Award for Favorite New Talent in 2023 and the Tripwire Award for Best Colourist in 2024. Born in Cornwall but now based in Cork, Ireland, her journey from aspiring artist to industry award-winner has been marked by exceptional work that brings depth and vibrancy to every page.
Her client roster reads like a who’s who of comics publishing: Dynamite Entertainment, Disney, DC Comics, Image Comics, Archie Comics, IDW Publishing, Mad Cave Studios, Vault Comics, Oni Press, BOOM! Studios, and Skybound all count on her colour work to bring their stories to life.
Among her notable credits are high-profile projects including Immortal Red Sonja, Vampirella vs. The Superpowers, Bettie Page: Unbound, and Disney Villains: Cruella De Vil for Dynamite. For IDW, she’s coloured Transformers: Beast Wars and various Star Trek projects. Her DC work spans Batman: The Shadow, while Image has featured her on titles including Voyagis and We Only Kill Each Other, which was included in the New York Public Library’s “Favourite new comics of 2022” list.
Her work on The Black Ghost, published by Pow Entertainment, earned a New York Times recommended read—a testament to how her coloring elevates the entire reading experience. Other credits include Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man, James Bond: Goldfinger, Survival Street, and Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid.
What sets Ellie’s work apart is her ability to create atmosphere and emotion through colour. Her vibrant palettes and sophisticated understanding of light and shadow make her a perfect fit for genres ranging from horror to superhero action to fantasy adventure. She’s particularly known for her work on Vampires on Mars, George O’Connor’s sci-fi horror comedy, where her coloring brings the unique visual tone of the series to life.
Ellie maintains an active presence at conventions across Europe and North America, meeting fans and promoting the medium she loves. She’s represented by Dublin Comic Con, Baltimore Comic-Con, and London Comic Con Spring.
Notable Works
- The Black Ghost (Pow Entertainment) - New York Times recommended
- Immortal Red Sonja (Dynamite)
- Vampirella (Dynamite)
- Vampires on Mars (Homeless Comics) - Kickstarter-funded sci-fi horror
- We Only Kill Each Other (Image) - NYPL 2022 Favourites
- Batman: The Shadow (DC/Shadowman)
- James Bond: Goldfinger (Dynamite)
- Transformers: Beast Wars (IDW)
- Voyagis (Image)
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Sources: Irish Comics, London Comic Con Spring, Baltimore Comic-Con, Dublin Comic Con, Pick of the Brown Bag
