Mike Bullock

Mike Bullock is an American author best known for creating the Image Comics series *Lions, Tigers and Bears* and for his long run as the regular writer of *The Phantom* for Moonstone Books. Born in the United States, he began writing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in the 1980s before entering the music and comic book industries professionally in 1986. His work on *The Phantom*—including the miniseries *The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks*, *The Phantom Double Shot: KGB Noir*, and *The Phantom Annual*—helped define the character for a modern audience. He also wrote for *Joe Palooka*. Active in comics from 2005 to 2022, Bullock is credited as writer on 51 issues. His signature style blends pulp adventure with emotional depth, often collaborating with artists like Ben L. Wright on *Lions, Tigers and Bears* and various Phantom artists. While specific awards are not documented in available records, his contributions to reviving classic characters and launching original series have earned him a dedicated following. Bullock continues to write across genres, maintaining a presence in independent comics.