Chuck Whelon is a British, internationally published author and cartoonist, based in San Francisco, California, United States.Rosen-Molina, Mike (October, 2007). "You Call this Funny? | Since day one, the East Bay's quirky independent cartoonists have been making us laugh—and think.", The East Bay Monthly
Career Chuck Whelon is the creator, artist and co-writer of the long-running humorous fantasy webcomic serial Pewfell, which originally appeared online on Modern Tales,O'Brien, Danny (February 26, 2006). "The tooniverse explodes: Interactive web comics are winning over legions of savvy young fans. Danny O'Brien assesses the coolest strips online", The Sunday Times, p. 27. and later became available for free on Webcomics Nation, DrunkDuck, and ComicFury.
Whelon has illustrated a series of search & find titles for Buster Books, including 'Where's the Penguin?', 'Where's Santa?' and 'The Great Fairy Tale Search',Where's Santa? by Bryony Jones and Chuck Whelon (Sep 22, 2015), Simon & SchusterThe Great Fairy Tale Search (Buster Activity) by Chuck Whelon (Oct 2, 2014), Buster BooksWhere's Santa? (Buster Activity) by Chuck Whelon (Oct 2, 2014), Buster BooksWhere's the Penguin? by Sophie Schrey and Chuck Whelon (Oct 1, 2014), Buster Books(July 21, 2014). "Bestsellers", Publishers Weekly, p. 100., p135 all of which have been translated into multiple languages."Donde esta el pinguino?" (Spanish Edition) by Chuck Whelon and Sophie Schrey (Jan 30, 2014), Ediciones B"Cache-cache avec les pingouins" (French Edition) by Chuck Whelon and Sophie Schrey and Alice Delarbre (14 May 2014), Père Castor-Flammarion„Gdzie jest pingwin?” (Polish Edition) by Chuck Whelon and Sophie Schrey, (January 2014), IUVI"Waar is de pinguïn?" (French Edition) by Chuck Whelon and Sophie Schrey, (2014), Veltman Uitgevers"Hvor er pingvinern" (Danish Edition) by Chuck Whelon and Sophie Schrey, (2014), Klematis
He is the author and illustrator of a large variety of children's puzzle and activity books for Dover Publications, including the "What to Doodle?" series.Zoo Animals Finger Tattoos by Chuck Whelon (Jul 23, 2014), Dover PublicationsSea Animals Finger Tattoos by Chuck Whelon (Jul 23, 2014), Dover PublicationsSmiley Things That Go Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books) by Chuck Whelon (Jun 18, 2014), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Adventure Stories!: Princesses, Fairies and More (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon and Activity Books (Jan 24, 2013), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Adventure Stories!: Pirates, Robots and More (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon and Activity Books (Dec 19, 2012), Dover PublicationsDinosaur Rampage Activity Book (Dover Children's Activity Books) by Chuck Whelon and Dinosaurs (Oct 24, 2012), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? In the Garden! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Feb 15, 2012), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Best Friends Forever! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Oct 20, 2011), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Happy Halloween! [WHAT TO DOODLE HAPPY HALLOWEEN] [Paperback] by Chuck"(Author) Whelon (Sep 30, 2011), Dover PublicationsWord Play: Write Your Own Crazy Comics #2 (Dover Children's Activity Books) by Chuck Whelon (Aug 17, 2011), Dover PublicationsWord Play: Write Your Own Crazy Comics #1 (Dover Children's Activity Books) by Chuck Whelon (Aug 17, 2011), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Christmas Creations! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon and Christmas (Aug 17, 2011), Dover PublicationsTreasure Hunter Activity Book by Chuck Whelon (Jan 20, 2011), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Creepy Crawlies! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Oct 21, 2010), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? When I Grow Up! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Oct 21, 2010), Dover PublicationsCreate Your Own Monsters Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers) by Chuck Whelon (Jul 22, 2010), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Girl Stuff! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Jun 23, 2010), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Dinosaurs! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Jun 23, 2010), Dover PublicationsSee-Thru Dinosaur Stickers (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers) by Chuck Whelon, Stickers and Dinosaurs (Apr 22, 2010), Dover PublicationsSmiley Dinosaur Tattoos (Dover Tattoos) by Chuck Whelon, Tattoos and Dinosaurs (Apr 22, 2010), Dover PublicationsAlien Invasion! Stickers (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers) by Chuck Whelon (Feb 18, 2010), Dover PublicationsAlien Invasion! Mazes (Dover Children's Activity Books) by Chuck Whelon (Feb 18, 2010), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Amazing Animals! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Aug 21, 2009), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? All Sorts of Sports! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Aug 21, 2009), Dover PublicationsDinoscenes (Dover Coloring Books) by Chuck Whelon, Coloring Books and Dinosaurs (Aug 21, 2009), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Fantastic Fantasy! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Mar 26, 2009), Dover PublicationsWhat to Doodle? Things That Go! (Dover Doodle Books) by Chuck Whelon (Mar 26, 2009), Dover PublicationsSmiley Cars Tattoos (Dover Tattoos) by Chuck Whelon (Feb 19, 2009), Dover Publications
Whelon designed and illustrated the comic boardgame "Legitimacy" published by Minion Games."Legitimacy: The Game of Royal Bastards" by Chuck Whelon (2009), Minion Games Whelon has also illustrated a number of other boardgames for Minion, including Those Pesky Humans,"Those Pesky Humans" by James Mathe, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2009), Minion Games Grave Business,"Grave Business" by Andy Van Zandt, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2011), Minion Games 'Tahiti',"Tahiti" by David E. Witcher, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2012), Minion Games Nile,"Nile" by Daniel Callister, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2009), Minion Games"Nile Deluxor" by Daniel Callister, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2011), Minion Games and Battle Merchants."Battle Merchants" by Gil Hova, illustrated by Chuck Whelon (2014), Minion Games
Since 2012 Whelon has written and drawn the monthly "Dr. Dig" comic strip for Cricket Media Group's 'Dig' magazine."Dr. Dig" by Chuck Whelon, Dig Magazine, (Sept 2012 - continuing) Cricket Magazine Group
Whelon is the cartoonist for Goodman Game's 'Dungeon Crawl Classics' Role Playing Game.Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG: Core Rulebook [DCC RPG], by Joseph Goodman et al. (2012), Goodman GamesThe Monsters Alphabet, by Jobe Bittman with Michael Curtis (2014), Goodman Games
Whelon has also worked as an Art Director for Ogilvy & Mather, an illustrator, Flash developer and production artist.
Whelon was born and raised in Basingstoke, England. He is a member of the National Cartoonists SocietyJudgement Daze, Tom Richmond, (March 23rd, 2013), The Cartoonist, National Cartoonists Society and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He is represented by the Beehive Illustration Agency.
He is the brother to Emily Jordan.
Whelon's current project is a crowd-funded puzzle book for kids called Wizard Pickles.
RPG Game illustration credits Interior artist 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #13: Crypt of the Devil Lich 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #4: Bloody Jack's Gold 2003 - New Glory Naval Base
Cover artist 2005 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #21: Assault on Stormbringer Castle 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #14: Dungeon Interludes 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #9: Dungeon Geomorphs 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #7: The Secret of Smuggler's Cove 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #5: Aerie Of The Crow God
Back cover artist 2004 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #4: Bloody Jack's Gold
Illustrator 2003 - Blood Tomb
References
External links Pewfell Comic Strip Whelon.com Illustration Portfolio
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