Rob Jones
Comic book letterer based in Doncaster, England
Rob Jones is a comic book letterer based in Doncaster, England, who went fully freelance in 2021 after working in social care for over a decade. He has developed a reputation for innovative lettering that pushes the boundaries of the craft.
Notable Works
- Milk Run - Letterer for this time-travel mystery series published by Scout Comics
- Blinded - Letterer for this experimental comic that relies entirely on lettering for storytelling, with no illustrations
- Various independent comics through Madius Comics publishing group
Professional Background
Rob’s career highlights:
- Went fully freelance in lettering in March/April 2021 after working in social care
- Member of Madius Comics publishing group
- Columnist at Inter-Comics.com
- Known for innovative lettering techniques that complement and enhance storytelling
Lettering Style
Rob specializes in:
- Matching dialogue and balloons to art seamlessly
- Creating flow and rhythm through lettering
- Experimental lettering techniques (as seen in Blinded)
- Working with both traditional and digital lettering tools
Connect
Sources: Comic Book Yeti interview, Broken Frontier, LinkedIn
