Jonathan Stevenson

Jonathan Stevenson – Editor

Eisner Award nominated editor, proofreader and creative consultant specialising in comics, graphic novels and genre fiction.

Overview

I have worked as a full time professional editor at Titan as well as on various freelance projects.

I was the managing (and founding) editor of the Titan imprint - Statix Press. Many of the titles I oversaw received great reviews from revered titles such as Publisher's Weekly and The Guardian. In 2020 I became an Eisner Award nominated editor when one of my titles was nominated.

I edited the book - In Vitro - for Humanoids and since leaving Titan I have maintained a working relationship with them on a freelance basis.

I was the editor on Titan Comics' two flagship titles - BBC's Doctor Who - The Thirteenth Doctor and Tank Girl.

When I'm not editing I am a Guardian bestselling comics writer and am currently working on my own novel.

I am keen to work with you on your comic or graphic novel as well as most fiction.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels Mystery & Crime Science Fiction
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2019 — Present

I continue to work on a freelance basis for Titan. I have also edited In Vitro for Humanoids as well as numerous books and comics for private clients.

Titan

Feb, 2018 — Jul, 2019 (over 1 year)

As a full editor at Titan I took simultaneously took charge of the company's two flagship titles - Doctor Who and Tank Girl. I also edited the Eisner Award nominated The Wrath Of Fantomas amongst many other titles.

Titan

Aug, 2017 — Feb, 2018 (6 months)

After excelling in the role of assistant editor I was promptly promoted to associate editor. At this time I took charge of my own imprint and oversaw the procurement of new titles for the line. I edited most of the imprint's books while also leading a team of freelancers working under me.

Titan

Jan, 2017 — Aug, 2017 (7 months)

I joined Titan as an assistant editor and soon had my own workload beyond that of an assistant. During this time I edited the bestselling The Death Of Stalin.

Portfolio

The Blood of the Immortals

Ruscak, Françoise

Thick Skins

Le Tendre, Serge

Beethoven

Penet, Régis

Factory Vol. 1

Elghorri, Yacine

Atar Gull

Nury, Fabien

The Night

Druillet, Philippe

McCay

Smolderen, Thierry

Babylon Berlin

Jysch, Arne

Breakneck Vol. 1

Swierczynksi, Duane

Ms. Tree Vol. 1

Collins, Max Allan

In Vitro

Roy, William

The Prague Coup Vol. 1

Fromental, Jean-Luc

Doctor Radar Vol. 1

Simsolo, Noël

Death To The Tsar

Nury, Fabien

Jonathan has 12 reviews

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Kate S.

Kate S.

Jan, 2023

I highly recommend Jonathan. His professional expertise, eye, open communication, and ability to pin point the main challenges of a story (while never losing sight of the original vision, nor pushing an author to go in a direction that isn't aligned with that vision) made it easy for me to transform road blocks in my graphic novel draft, pitch doc and query letter into opportunities to level up...
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Tim R.

Tim R.

Aug, 2022

Myself being new to the medium, Jonathan provided excellent guidance teaching me a lot about graphic novel/comic writing, formatting, and the industry overall. He helped get my script to a producible state, and practiced a lot of patience as I kept having to push deadlines back to implement notes in between rounds of drafts.
Alex E.

Alex E.

Jul, 2022

Jonathan gave me exactly what I needed; a fresh pair of eyes and highly professional in-depth feedback. I couldn't ask for more, and I feel that I am now several steps closer to achieving my goal! Thank you Sir!
Richard G.

Richard G.

Mar, 2022

Jonathan carried out rigorous editorial assessment of my thriller franchise - the first two completed novels. His pressure-testing of the plot structure and rationale of the story lines forced me to take my medicine and sharpen up some key moments and issues. Jonathan doesn't sugar-coat it, but gives it to you straight. As a serious writer, I welcome the significant contribution he made to the ...
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Richard G.

Richard G.

Feb, 2022

Prompt and incisive editorial assessment, including constructive ideas. Great to work with.

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