Benjamin Percy

Benjamin Percy is an American author of novels, short stories, comic books, and essays. He is best known for his post-apocalyptic novel Red Moon and his Green Arrow comic book series. Percy has been recognised for his use of diverse and complex characters to tell stories about the environment and the power structures around us.

Percy was born in 1981 in Iowa, the son of writer, teacher, and Bible professor Bruce Percy. He received his Bachelors of Arts in English and Creative Writing from the University of Iowa in 2004. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa's Iowa Writers' Workshop in 2006. After graduating, Percy worked for several years as a freelancer for various magazines, newspapers, comic companies, and corporations.

In 2009, Percy's first novel, The Wilding, was published. The novel follows the lives of two brothers from rural Montana struggling with their past and the travails of life in a small town. In 2010, Percy wrote three novels under the “Forgotten Realms” series at Wizards of the Coast. His 2011 novel Refresh Refresh told the story of two Oregon high schoolers who join the army in search of a better life. His 2013 novel, Red Moon, is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world where werewolves exist alongside humans. Red Moon was lauded for its exploration of environmental themes including corporate control, urbanization and religion.

In 2011, Percy began writing comic books. He wrote stories for Marvel and DC Comics, but his best-known series was the 2017 Green Arrow. Percy's Green Arrow adaptation dived deeply into the character’s history, exploring themes of corruption and power, the cost of justice, and the ability of the human mind to persevere. The series earned Percy an Eisner Award nomination.

Percy has also written a number of short stories and essays. His short story collections include Thrill Me and Suicide Woods, both published in 2009, and Refresh Refresh, released in 2010. His essays and nonfiction have appeared in Esquire, Tin House, and The Butter. Percy had also worked on movie and television scripts for New Regency, Vertigo, and FX.

Benjamin Percy is a prolific author whose work transcends genres, blending elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. His skillful blend of creativity, exploration of characters and themes, and diverse writing has earned him critical acclaim from the literary and comic book worlds alike. His unique perspectives and unique stories have made him one of the most sought after authors working today.