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."ComicsVine – Info on Sejic." 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.
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. In 2020, Šejić announced his departure from the mainstream comic book industry, choosing instead to focus on his creator-owned works.
Personal life Šejić is married to fellow Croatian artist Linda Lukšić Šejić.
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 Harley Quinn 2014 Annual #1 Aquaman 2017 #25–#30 Issues #25–#30 were collected in the trade paperback Aquaman: Underworld. Suicide Squad 2017 #20 and #26Justice League Odyssey 2018 #1-2Harleen 2019 #1-3Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special2022#1Was also a writer, colorist, and variant cover artist.
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-) Fine Print #1-present (2021-) First Born #1–3 (2007–2008) First Look, one-shot (2007) Aftermath, one-shot (2008) Prelude (2008) Sunstone (2011-) Rat Queens #9–10 (2015) Witchblade #105–107, #116–138, #140–141, #144–145 (2007–11) Ravine (2013–2014)
Radical Studios Aladdin: Legacy Of The Lost #2–3 (2010)
Writer
Sunstone† (2011-) Death Vigil† #1–present (2014-) Fine Print† #1-present (2021-)
Cover art Arcana Studios Ezra vs. 10th Muse #1 (2006) Ezra: Evoked Emotions #1–3 (2006–07)
DC Batman: Arkham Knight-Genesis #1–6 (2015–2016) Suicide Squad #26 (2017) Nightwing #29 (2017) Teen Titans #12 (2017) Green Arrow #32 (2017) Aquaman #25–#33 (2017–2018) Justice League Odyssey (2018–Present)
Dynamite Entertainment Army of Darkness #9–17 (2009) Home Sweet Hell #10 King For A Dav #13 (2008) The Long Road Home #6–8 (2008) Battlestar Galactica #5–8 (2007) Season Zero #1–8 (2007–2008) Zarek #1–4 (2006–2007) Brothers in Arms #1–4 (2008) Painkiller Jane: Everything Explodes, Part 1 (2007) Pathfinder: Origins #2 (2015) Red Sonja Annual 2006 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2–4 (2006) Savage Tales #2–4 (2007) Savage Tales: The Witches Familiar #1 (2007) Savage Tales: Beautiful Creatures/Sellsword #5 (2007) Terminator: Revolution (2008) Terminator 2: Infinity #1–5 (2007) Xena: Warrior Princess: Dark Xena #1–4 (2007) Xena: Warrior Princess Annual #1
Image Comics / Top Cow Ant v2 #10 (cover B) (2007) Aftermath (2009) Commanders in Crisis #1 (2020) 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) Dragon Prince #1 (Sept. 2008) Fusion: Gods & Monsters #1 (2009) Helm Greycastle #2 (2021) Magdalena/Daredevil, one-shot (2008) Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #2 (2021) Rat Queens #25 (2021) Unholy Union #1 (2007) Witchblade/Devi #1 (2008)
Marvel Realm Of Kings: Inhumans #1–5 (2010) Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1–4 (2009) She-Hulk: Cosmic Collision (2009) X-Men: Endangered Species (2007)
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 1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad Grimm Fairy Tales #1, 6 (2007–08)
Video games Serious Sam 3: BFE (high-polygon character model art, artbook) (2011)
Awards In 2023, Šejić was a recipient of the Inkpot Award at the annual San Diego Comic Con.Inkpot Awards
References
External links (Sunstone) Shiniez (Sunstone) Wanderers of Ravine (webcomic)