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| Fábio Moon | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fábio Moon |
| Birth date | 1976 |
| Birth place | São Paulo |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Comic book artist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer |
| Notable works | Casanova (comics), Daytripper (comics), Two Brothers (comics) |
Fábio Moon is a Brazilian comic book artist, cartoonist and illustrator known for his collaborations with his twin brother and for work published internationally. He became prominent through independent Brazilian comics and later for English-language graphic novels that received critical attention from The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian (newspaper), and institutions such as the Eisner Awards and the Angoulême International Comics Festival. His career bridges São Paulo’s independent comics scene and mainstream publishers including Vertigo (comics), Image Comics, and Dark Horse Comics.
Born in São Paulo in 1976, Moon grew up in a family immersed in literature and visual arts, influenced by Brazilian cultural figures and international creators. He studied at local art schools in São Paulo and participated in workshops associated with comic festivals such as the Festival Internacional de Quadrinhos and gatherings connected to creators from Spain, France, and the United States. Early exposure to works by Mauricio de Sousa, Hergé, Will Eisner, Frank Miller, and Osamu Tezuka shaped his formative training. During his youth he engaged with fanzines, underground comics, and exhibitions linked to institutions like Museu da História de São Paulo and partnerships with publishers such as Mythos Editora and Conrad Editora.
Moon began publishing in Brazilian independent periodicals and anthologies, collaborating with local publishers and peers from São Paulo’s comics collectives. He and his twin brother launched a career producing short stories for magazines tied to Folha de S.Paulo and exhibitions at events like the Bienal de Quadrinhos and the ComiCon Experience. Transitioning to international work, he contributed to projects for Dark Horse Comics, Vertigo (comics), and Image Comics, working with editors connected to DC Comics and creative teams associated with Marvel Comics veterans. Moon’s career includes freelance illustration commissions for cultural institutions, contributions to anthologies alongside creators linked to Fantagraphics Books and Top Shelf Productions, and participation in panels at conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con International and Angoulême International Comics Festival.
Moon’s notable projects include a recurring partnership with his twin brother on graphic novels that gained international distribution by publishers like Vertigo (comics) and DC Comics. Major titles include a collaboration that explores Brazilian history and family narrative published by Oni Press and a celebrated graphic novel released by DC Vertigo with a script by a notable Brazilian writer who has worked with Neil Gaiman-adjacent editors. He has illustrated series and one-shots for franchises and creators affiliated with Mike Mignola, Garth Ennis, and writers who have contributed to The Sandman universe. Collaborations extend to international authors and colorists from studios tied to Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, IDW Publishing, and European houses connected to Delcourt and Gallimard. Moon worked on miniseries with scripts by writers who have also written for Marvel Comics and DC Comics crossover events, contributing art to projects that appeared in collections curated by editors from Pantheon Books and Little, Brown and Company.
Moon’s visual language blends line work and cinematic composition influenced by artists linked to Will Eisner, Hergé, Moebius, and Carlos Nine. His panel rhythms recall narrative techniques used by David Mazzucchelli and Chris Ware, while his character-driven storytelling aligns with authors associated with Gabriel García Márquez-influenced magical realism and Latin American literary traditions celebrated at festivals like Hay Festival. Color collaborators from studios connected to Dave Stewart and Laura Allred have contributed to a palette that complements his inked lines. Moon’s influences also cite Brazilian cartoonists associated with Clube dos Quadrinistas and international filmmakers whose visual storytelling has intersected with comics aesthetics at retrospectives held by institutions such as Museu de Arte Moderna (São Paulo).
Moon has received nominations and awards at ceremonies and festivals including the Eisner Awards, the Angoulême International Comics Festival, and Brazil’s national comic prizes tied to organizations like the HQ Mix Awards. His graphic novels have been reviewed by publications such as The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and literary sections of The Guardian (newspaper). He has been invited as a guest and juror to international festivals including Angoulême International Comics Festival and Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d’Angoulême, and recognized by cultural institutions like SESC São Paulo and Brazilian ministries that fund arts projects.
Moon lives in São Paulo and frequently collaborates with his twin brother and other members of São Paulo’s comics community. He has participated in residencies and teaching workshops at institutions such as Sesc, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, and universities that host programs related to comics studies and illustration. His personal interests include cinema showcased at the Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo, Brazilian literature highlighted at the Flip festival, and music connected to venues across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Category:Brazilian comics artists Category:1976 births Category:Living people