Comic Bits Online is the web version of the Comic Bits magazine Edited and run by Terry Hooper. Currently Interviews Editor at Manga Life,Terry has over thirty years experience in the comic industry as script writer,artist,freelance Editor,publisher and much more. But if you want the facts:
Curriculum vitae Name:Terry HooperDob:6th June 1957 [50 yrs]Currently living Ashton Vale,Bristol,United Kingdom
Tel./Fax.:[44] (0)117 9024807e-mail:hoopercomicsuk@yahoo.com
Education:
Qualifications:’O’ Levels in:~ Science,Biology,Mathematics. ‘A’ Levels in:~Art,History,English Language,English Literature and Geography.
[For full history of my involvement in comics you can check out the Phil Latter interview with me here on CBO]
Like most kids of my generation,I began reading comics at the age of 5 years;comics ranged from Bimbo,Beezer,Topper,Lion and many others. When my family moved to
Obviously reading comics led to trying to draw them and this in turn led me to helping other pupils in after- school classes to learn to draw. While at
On Leaving education in 1974 I went to work for H. Tanner & Son, a small printing firm based in Southmead,
During 1977 I also began writing articles on astronomy,meteorological phenomena,space exploration and other general subjects –something I have continued up until this date in the
During the mid to late 1970s,I was employed as a sales rep helping to promote toys such as The Micronauts,Atlantic Soldiers ,Action Force figures and sets and other products. This involved visiting retailers,setting up displays,propmotional material and so on. This led to my designing a series of toy soldier style sets for
Between 1984-1994 I worked freelance as a writer/artist/editor/agent in comics as well as comics journalism for MU Press,Blue Comet Press,Fantagraphic Books,Eros Comics,Dorne,Fleetway,IPC and others in the United States,UK and Europe. During this period I also produced large numbers of single panel gag cartoons for agencies in
From 1984-2004 I was also self publishing comics as well as publications on a wide variety of subjects under the
I have also produced packages of work for companies in
I am also recognised as a British comics historian,having met and interviewed many of the creators who worked for comics here,and also traced the history of
I have a good knowledge of current
As a talent spotter I helped various creators break into the comic industry such as John Royle,Jon Haward,Duncan Fegredo,Art Wetherell et al.
Lee Davis,as an introduction to an interview of myself in IMAGINEERS magazine,noted that I was “…a near legendary figure in the British comics industry”. In the
Apart from writing and drawing comics I have,since 1986,been attempting to promote European comics and creators in the
Outside of comics I have worked with companies such as Yorkshire Television and HTV to create ideas and programmes for TV,such as a Channel 4 “Carry On” Film weekend in 1999. I have also featured in documentaries or TV/Radio news programmes in my capacity as a veteran naturalist and Police Consultant.
I am also an historian specialising in Pre-Roman and Roman Britain,Celts and rediscovered ‘lost’ history.
On both wildlife and history I have published numerous papers between 1979-2004.
Between 1992-2004 I published an Annual Report On The British Comics Industry looking at trends and sales as well as predicting trends,carrying out comic buyer surveys and so on. These began with 75% accuracy but by 1997 were between 89-97% accurate on predictions and trends.
I am perfectly able and willing to work as either part of a team or by myself and my commitment to any and all projects is 100% -hence my being known as a workaholic.
Any questions or showing an interest in possibly employing me are always welcome!
This is a news,reviews,interviews and previews site which,I hope,you’ll enjoy!
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