J. Torres
| J. Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Torres Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino-Canadian |
| Area(s) | Writer |
| http://jtorrescomics.com | |
Joseph Torres, better known as J. Torres, is a Filipino-born Canadian comic book writer. He is perhaps best known for his run on DC Comics' Teen Titans Go! as well as his two Forest of Reading Honour Books, the graphic novels Planet Hockey (2021) and Stealing Home (2022). He has also done some writing for animation and television, most notably Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Early life
Torres was born in
Career
Comics
The writer debuted with the semi-autobiographical Copybook Tales, first published by Slave Labor Graphics in the early 90s and then later collected and reprinted by Oni Press. Next came Siren, a three-part miniseries published by Image Comics. Both titles were co-created with artist Tim Levins whom Torres had first met in high school.
In 2002, Oni published Alison Dare, co-created by J. Bone, the first of a number of critically acclaimed all-ages titles for both the writer and publisher. Sidekicks with Takeshi Miyazawa came next, followed by Jason and the Argobots with Mike Norton, and Days Like This with Scott Chantler.
After some short assignments at Marvel Comics on titles like
With Teen Titans Go, Torres began to carve out a niche for himself as a popular and successful writer of kids comics. He went on to contribute to a handful of
However, during this time he also contributed to some decidedly more mature titles such as Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Blue Beetle, Ninja Scroll,[2] Wonder Girl, and Wonder Woman.
His subsequent credits include
He also wrote for and helped edit the "Yo Gabba Gabba: Comic Book Time" anthology for Oni and the "True Patriot" Canadian superhero anthology.
Torres' upcoming projects include the second volumes of "Bigfoot Boy" for Kids Can Press and Jinx for Archie Comics.
On March 7, 2018, Rick and Morty Presents: The Vindicators was published by Oni Press, written by Torres with art by CJ Cannon, following Rick and Morty as they meet the All-New Vindicators.[4]
Other media
In 2006, Torres penned the Degrassi: Extra Credit series of graphic novels from Simon & Schuster as well as contributed writing to the Degrassi: The Next Generation animated and live action webisodes (a.k.a. Degrassi Minis). Although the Extra Credit series underperformed, despite being the first graphic novel advertised on Canadian network television, they helped increase Torres' profile especially in the book industry.
Torres has also written chapter books and activity books for
His animation credits include ] for the DC Kids YouTube channel.
Awards
The comics Torres has worked on have earned nominations for the prestigious
Other awards:
Bigfoot Boy: The Sound of Thunder, 2014 Shuster Award Nominee
Brobots and the Kaiju Kerfuffle, 2016 Parents' Choice Award
Brobots and the Mecha Malarkey, 2018 Shuster Award Nominee
Planet Hockey: First Star of the Game, 2021 Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honour Book
Stealing Home, 2021 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children, 2022 Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honour Book, 2023 Hackmatack Reader's Choice Book Award
Bibliography
- Brobots (with Sean Dove, Oni Press)
- Vol 1: ...and the Kajiu Kerfuffle! (ISBN 1-620103-06-0)
- Vol 2: ...and the Mecha Marlarkey! (ISBN 1-620104-24-5)
- Vol 1: ...and the Kajiu Kerfuffle! (
- The Copybook Tales (with ISBN 1-929998-39-2)
- ISBN 1-929998-48-1)
- Jason and the Argobots (with Mike Norton, Oni Press):
- Vol. 1: Birthquake (ISBN 1-929998-55-4)
- Vol. 2: Machina Ex Deus (ISBN 1-929998-56-2)
- Vol. 1: Birthquake (
- Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century#1–2, 5–6, 11, 13 and 17–19
- Love As A Foreign Language Omnibus 1 (ISBN 1-932664-41-6)
- Wildstorm, 2006=2007, tpb, July 2007) [1]
- ISBN 1-929998-98-8)
- ISBN 1-929998-40-6)
- Teen Titans Go! Digest (with Todd Nauck, DC Comics):
- Vol. 1: Truth, Justice, Pizza (ISBN 1-4012-0333-7)
- Vol. 2: Heroes on Patrol (ISBN 1-4012-0334-5)
- Vol. 3: Bring It On (ISBN 1-4012-0511-9)
- Vol. 4: Ready for Action
- Vol. 5: On the Move
- Vol. 6: Titans Together (Trade Paperback, but continued the issue numbering)
- Vol. 1: Truth, Justice, Pizza (
- X-Men: Ronin (ISBN 0-7851-1115-8)
- ISBN 0-7851-1350-9)
Notes
- ^ The "Teen Titans Go!" With J. Torres To Meet Wonder Girl Comic Book Resources, August 8, 2006
- ^ J. Torres Talks Ninja Scrolls Archived October 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Newsarama, July 18, 2006
- ^ Wall-E #0 Sells Out Archived November 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Hypergeek, November 25, 2009
- ^ Matar, Joe (December 13, 2017). "Rick and Morty Spinoff Comic Series Coming from Oni Press". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "2006 Nominees and Winners". Joe Shuster Award. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
External links
- Official website
- J. Torres at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
Interviews
- Stealing Home @ CBC Books
- Archie's Holiday Magic Interview
- Interview with SesaArts Magazine about Planet Hockey
- Interview with cIndycenter.com Podcast
- Interview with Wired
- Publishers Weekly interview
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