Leland Purvis

Leland Purvis is a comic book writer and artist best known for his black-and-white series *Vóx* and *Pubo*. Born in the United States, Purvis has been active in the industry from 2002 through 2019, contributing to 11 cataloged issues in roles ranging from artist and colorist to inker, letterer, and writer. His most credited works include *Pubo*, *Resistance*, *The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded*, *Turning Points*, and *Suspended in Language: Niels Bohr's Life, Discoveries, and the Century He Shaped*. Purvis’s style often embraces stark, minimalistic linework and expressive storytelling, particularly in his black-and-white projects. He collaborated with writers and publishers to bring historical and scientific figures to life, as seen in his work on the graphic biographies of Alan Turing and Niels Bohr. While not a household name, Purvis’s contributions to educational and alternative comics have earned him a dedicated following among readers interested in thoughtful, narrative-driven nonfiction. His legacy lies in his ability to distill complex subjects into accessible visual narratives, and his work continues to be appreciated by those who value the intersection of art and history.