Stjepan Šejić

Stjepan Šejić
Born (1981-11-27) 27 November 1981 (age 43)
Vinkovci, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Area(s)Writer, artist
Pseudonym(s)Nebezial, Shiniez
Notable works
Ravine, Sunstone, Witchblade, The Darkness, First Born
Spouse(s)Linda Šejić

Stjepan Šejić (born 27 November 1981) is a Croatian comic book writer and artist, known for his work on the series Witchblade, Aphrodite IX, Sunstone, and The Darkness among others.

Career

Šejić was born in Vinkovci and resides in Crikvenica, Croatia. Before he started as a comic book artist, he wanted to become a lawyer.[1] Šejić started his career as a colorist, painting covers drawn by Tyler Kirkham. He was mainly inspired by Italian comics before he stumbled upon a copy of Top Cow's Witchblade, which inspired his own art. His work is also influenced by Marc Silvestri and Michael Turner.[citation needed]

In 2007, Šejić signed up to draw the art for Witchblade from issue #116 to #150, the longest run of the series drawn by a single artist once completed. He also illustrated the Witchblade miniseries First Born and Broken Trinity, and covers of the Top Cow series The Darkness. He also cooperates with smaller publishers such as Arcana Studio and Dynamite Entertainment.[2]  In 2020, Šejić announced his departure from the mainstream comic book industry, choosing instead to focus on his creator-owned works.[3][4]

Šejić is married to fellow Croatian artist Linda Lukšić Šejić.[5]

Bibliography

Interior art

Arcana Studios

  • Arcana Studio Presents: Free Comic Book Day #2006–07
  • Kade: Sun of Perdition #1–4 (2006–07)

DC Comics

Key
† Indicates titles that Šejić is currently working on
Title Year(s) Issue(s) Notes Ref(s)
Harley Quinn 2014 Annual #1 [6]
Aquaman 2017 #25–#30 Issues #25–#30 were collected in the trade paperback Aquaman: Underworld.[7] [8]
[9]
Suicide Squad 2017 #20 and #26
Justice League Odyssey 2018 #1-2
Harleen 2019 #1-3
Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special 2022 #1 Was also a writer, colorist, and variant cover artist. [10]

Image Comics / Top Cow

  • Angelus #1–6 (2009–10)
  • Angelus Pilot Season #1 (2007)
  • Aphrodite IX (2013)
  • Art of Witchblade, one-shot (2008)
  • Artifacts #0-25 (2010–13)
  • Broken Trinity #1–3 (2008)
  • Darkness Level, 5-part miniseries, (covers and interiors): #1–2; (covers): #3–4 (2006–07)
  • Death Vigil #1–present (2014-)[11]
  • Fine Print #1-present (2021-)[12]
  • First Born #1–3 (2007-2008)
    • First Look, one-shot (2007)
    • Aftermath, one-shot (2008)
    • Prelude (2008)
  • Sunstone (2011-)[13]
  • Rat Queens #9–10 (2015)
  • Witchblade #105–107, #116–138, #140–141, #144–145 (2007–11)
  • Ravine (2013–2014)

Radical Publishing

  • Aladdin: Legacy Of The Lost #2–3 (2010)

Writer

  • Sunstone† (2011-)
  • Death Vigil† #1–present (2014-)[11]
  • Fine Print† #1-present (2021-)[12]

Cover art

Arcana Studios
  • Ezra vs. 10th Muse #1 (2006)
  • Ezra: Evoked Emotions #1–3 (2006–07)
DC
Dynamite Entertainment
Image Comics / Top Cow
  • Ant v2 #10 (cover B) (2007)
    • Aftermath (2009)
  • Commanders in Crisis #1 (2020)[14]
  • Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer #2 (2009)
  • Cyblade #3 (2009)
  • Darkness #75 (2009)
  • Darkness: Empire #1–6 (2007–08)
  • Darkness/Pitt #1–3 (2009)
  • Darkness/Witchblade/Angelus Trinity: Blood On The Sands (2009)
  • Darkness/Wolverine: Old Wounds (painting over Tyler Kirkham pencils), one-shot (2006)
  • Deep Beyond #1 (2021)[15]
  • Dragon Prince #1 (Sept. 2008)
  • Fusion: Gods & Monsters #1 (2009)
  • Helm Greycastle #2 (2021)[16]
  • Magdalena/Daredevil, one-shot (2008)
  • Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #2 (2021)[17]
  • Rat Queens #25 (2021)[18]
  • Unholy Union #1 (2007)
  • Witchblade/Devi #1 (2008)
Marvel
Radical Publishing
  • Freedom Formula #3–5 (2008)
  • Hercules: The Thracian Wars (2008)
  • Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead - Dead Letters #2 (2009)
  • Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead - Read Me First #1 (2009)
Zenescope Entertainment

Video games

References

  1. ^ "ComicsVine – Info on Sejic."
  2. ^ Wickline, Dan (2015-03-07). "Stjepan Sejic Cover Roughs Are In Color". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  3. ^ Dwyer, Theo (2020-07-11). "Stjepan Šejić Leaves Corporate Comics And Isn't Looking Back". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  4. ^ "Harleen Artist Stjepan Sejic Announces Retirement From Work-for-Hire Comics". CBR. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  5. ^ "AthensCon - STJEPAN & LINDA SEJIC". www.athenscon.gr. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  6. ^ Yehl, Joshua (September 23, 2014). "Harley Quinn Gets Scratch 'n Sniff Comic Book". IGN. j2 Global. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  7. ^ Mueller, Matthew (January 31, 2018). "Review: 'Aquaman Vol. 4: Underworld' Is an Adventure Truly Worthy of Atlantis". ComicBook.com. Pop Culture Media. Archived from the original on April 6, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  8. ^ Adams, Tim (March 17, 2017). "Artist Stjepan Sejic Boards DC's Aquaman in June". Comic Book Resources. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  9. ^ Buxton, Marc (November 19, 2018). "Aquaman: The End of an Era". Den of Geek!. Dennis Publishing. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  10. ^ "Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special #1 Reviews".
  11. ^ a b "Death Vigil, Vol. 1 TP". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  12. ^ a b "Fine Print, Vol. 1 OGN TP". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  13. ^ "Collected Editions | Sunstone". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  14. ^ "Commanders In Crisis #1". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  15. ^ "Deep Beyond #1 (of 12)". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  16. ^ "Helm Greycastle #2 (of 4)". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  17. ^ "Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #2 (of 12)". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  18. ^ "Rat Queens #25". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-04-07.