Sonny Steelgrave

John Tomlinson, who sometimes writes under the name Sonny Steelgrave, is a British comic book writer and editor best known for his contributions to the anthology *2000 AD*. Born in the United Kingdom, he was active in the industry from 1993 to 2013, with his work appearing across 15 issues. His most frequent credits are for *2000 AD* itself, as well as *Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files* and the *2000 AD Winter Special*. Tomlinson’s scripts often brought a sharp, character-driven edge to the galaxy’s toughest lawman and other future-shock tales, though he never sought the spotlight. His collaborations with artists in the *2000 AD* stable helped maintain the strip’s gritty, satirical tone during the 1990s and 2000s. While he did not create any breakout characters or earn major awards, his steady, reliable work kept the pages turning for a devoted readership. After his active period, Tomlinson largely stepped away from comics, leaving behind a modest but respectable body of work that remains a footnote in British comics history.