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Nick Abadzis

1965–

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Nick Abadzis
Known forDoctor Who: The Tenth Doctor, Year Two
Issues credited66
Active1989–2018
Primary rolewriter

Nick Abadzis, born in 1965, is a British writer and artist whose work in comics spans from the late 1980s into the 2010s. He is best known for his contributions to the *Doctor Who* franchise, particularly as the writer on *Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor* and its subsequent *Year Two* and *Year Three* arcs. His career began in the late 1980s, and he quickly made his mark on British comics with titles like *The Incomplete Death's Head* and *Millennium Fever*, both of which showcased his skill as both a writer and an artist. Abadzis also worked as a colorist, inker, and letterer, demonstrating a versatile hand in the industry. His collaborations often involved bringing classic characters to new life, and his run on *Doctor Who* is a standout, capturing the voice of the Tenth Doctor with warmth and adventure. Beyond his franchise work, he created the critically acclaimed graphic novel *Laika*, a historical account of the first dog in space, which earned him an Eisner Award nomination. Abadzis’s legacy is one of thoughtful storytelling and visual clarity, blending science fiction with human emotion. He remains a respected figure in British comics, known for his ability to balance commercial work with deeply personal projects.

Full bibliography · 24 series

Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor, Year Two (2015) · 16
Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor, Year Three (2017) · 11
The Real Ghostbusters (1988) · 8
Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor (2014) · 7
The Incomplete Death's Head (1993) · 5
Millennium Fever (1995) · 4
Death's Head (1988) · 3
Laika (2007) · 3
Children of the Voyager (1993) · 2
Die echten Ghostbusters (1990) · 2
The Pirates: The Golden Medallion (1990) · 1
Slimer! (1989) · 1
#13
Crisis (1988) · 1
#63
Deadline USA (1992) · 1
#6
Hugo Tate (1993) · 1
Comics Debut (1993) · 1
#1
Egypt (1995) · 1
#3
Doctor Who Magazine (1996) · 1
Laïka (2009) · 1
The Cigar That Fell in Love with a Pipe (2014) · 1
Doctor Who: Free Comic Book Day (2015) · 1
#01
Marvel Frontier Comics: The Complete Collection (2016) · 1
Doctor Who (2017) · 1
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor, Year Three (2017) · 1
#10

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