Dash Shaw
Dash Shaw is an American comic book writer/artist and animator. He is the author of the graphic novels Cosplayers, Doctors, New School, and Bottomless Belly Button, published by Fantagraphics. Additionally, Shaw has written Love Eats Brains published by Odd God Press, GardenHead published by Meathaus, The Mother's Mouth published by Alternative Comics, and BodyWorld published by Pantheon Books.
| Dash Shaw | |
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Shaw at the New York Comic Con in Manhattan, October 8, 2010 | |
| Born | Hollywood, California |
| Nationality | American |
Notable works | Bottomless Belly Button BodyWorld Cryptozoo |
| http://www.dashshaw.net | |
Shaw's comic short stories have appeared in many different anthologies, newspapers and magazines. His square-sized short stories were collected in the 2005 book GoddessHead published by Hidden Agenda Press. His comics are known for their emphasis on emotional, lyrical logic and innovative design. He was named one of the top ten artists to check out at the 2002 "Small Press Expo" when he was 19 years old. He also writes lyrics and plays with James Blanca in the weirdo pop band Love Eats Brains! and has co-written and acted in various short film projects.
Shaw is the director of the animated features My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea (2016) and Cryptozoo (2021).