Lee Nordling

Lee Nordling – Editor

I am comics. I am thematic storytelling. I am writing and editing with intention. I am the process that helps creators achieve their goals.

Overview

I'm a career comics professional. I've worked as a writer, designer, art director, comics editor (on strips, books, and graphic novels), and comics packager. As a writer, I've been twice nominated for an Eisner Award, the comics industry equivalent of the Oscars, and won two Moonbeam Gold Medals for my sequential art (comics) picture books for young readers.

I've worked at the following companies in the following capacities:
Los Angeles Times Syndicate: Art Director (design, production, and new strip development)
The Walt Disney Company—Publications/Creative Services: Comic Strip Writer; Designer; Project Supervisor
DC Comics: Group Editor/Creative Services
Nickelodeon Magazine: Comic Strip Editor for Rugrats, syndicated by Creators Syndicate
Platinum Studios: Executive Editor—Comic Book Department (produced comics for adaptation into film/TV)
The Pack: owner, editor, writer, designer, a comics packager for publishers

As an editor who's worked with countless new and experienced professionals, my first step is to determine a writer's objectives. Once established, the objectives set my criteria for whether or not the writer has achieved his or her goals. The process isn't about what I think is good or bad, or is or is not working; it's about helping writers rise to and meet their goals.
Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Humor & Comedy Middle Grade Picture Books Themes & Motifs
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • 2015 Eisner Award nominee for Early Readers: BirdCatDog
  • 2015 Moonbeam Spirit Award—Imagination: BirdCatDog
  • 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal for Picture Books: The Bramble

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2007 — Present
Graphic Novels. Graphic Nonfiction. Manga. Comic books. Comic strips. New media. This is our business. We are a group of seasoned professional editors, writers, and artists, with an infrastructure and talent pool in place to produce content for a wide range of publishing and commercial categories. We come from the worlds of comic book publishing, traditional book publishing, education, entertainment, animation, newspaper syndication, magazines, toys, advertising, and licensing. We know how to fit into each of these worlds to supply them with what they need. It would be accurate to say that we are the Swiss Army Knife of comics-related content, if only you could put us in your pocket. Diversity is our business.

Portfolio

Comics Creator Prep

Nordling, Lee

The Bramble

Nordling, Lee

Black is for Beginnings

Laurie Faria Stolarz

Tallyho, Tallulah!

McEwan, Douglas

Nightfall

Brown, Scott O.

Ghosting #1

Fred Van Lente

Love Bytes

Scott Mitchell Rosenberg

Unique

Dean Motter & Dennis Calero

Cowboys and Aliens

Rosenberg, Scott Mitchell

The Weapon No. 1

Fred Van Lente

Super Larry

Andy Mangels

Disneys Aladdin #4 Marvel

No information available

Aladdin (Disney's…), Edition# 3

David Riguard ,Jeff Albrecht.

Lee has 46 reviews

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sarah A.

sarah A.

Mar, 2025

Working with Mr. Lee has been an incredible experience. His expertise and insights have greatly enhanced my project, and I’m excited to continue collaborating with him in the next phase. His dedication and attention to detail have been invaluable, and I look forward to seeing where our work takes...
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Lee N.
It has been a great privilege working with Sarah on her graphic novel, and I look forward to continuing the journey.
sarah A.

sarah A.

Jan, 2025

It has been a great pleasure working with Mr. Lee. He is an exceptional professional who works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients. I witnessed this firsthand—despite any disagreements we may have had, Lee always prioritized what was best for the story and for me. Lee is not o...
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Lee N.
Sarah was a dedicated first-time comics creator with a focused vision for what her finished graphic novel could be, and she performed every necessary task, and every necessary step in improving her...
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Michael B.

Michael B.

Dec, 2024

This is my second contract with Lee and I am hoping to have many more. Lee is incredibly knowledgable and has a great eye for finding what your project needs to bring it to the next level. Lee has not only elevated the project we worked on, but also my artist and my crafts. He will push you to be...
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Lee N.
I had such a great time working with Bruno and Matt. They did everything possible to learn what they needed to learn to make their book better. I can't wait work with them again.
Sherrie C.

Sherrie C.

Dec, 2024

We always enjoy working with Lee Nordling. He is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. We look forward to working with him again in the near future. We have much respect for Lee Nordling and remain very pleased with him overall.
Lee N.
This was my second time working with Sherrie and Jay, and it continues to be a real joy.
Logan B.

Logan B.

Oct, 2024

Working with Lee was great, he provided a lot of insight when entering the large world of comics and the concept of writing for comics. He also provided a whole lot of more, giving me plenty materials to work with to further improve my comic.

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