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Joe Hill and Steve Bickerstaff: A Literary and Artistic Collaboration

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Joe Hill

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Joe Hill and Steve Bickerstaff are two of the most acclaimed creators in the fields of horror and suspense. Hill is a bestselling author whose novels include NOS4A2, The Fireman, and Heart-Shaped Box. Bickerstaff is an award-winning artist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, Time, and Rolling Stone.

Hill and Bickerstaff first collaborated on the graphic novel series Locke & Key, which was published from 2008 to 2013. The series tells the story of the Locke family, who move into a mysterious old house called Keyhouse. The house is full of magical keys that can unlock different doors, each of which leads to a different world. The Lockes must use the keys to protect themselves from a variety of threats, including demons, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures.

Locke & Key was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards and selling over a million copies worldwide. The series has been praised for its dark and suspenseful story, its beautiful and evocative artwork, and its complex and well-developed characters.

Hill and Bickerstaff have also collaborated on two novels, NOS4A2 and The Fireman. NOS4A2 tells the story of Vic McQueen, a young woman who discovers that she has the ability to track down a supernatural killer named Charlie Manx. The Fireman tells the story of Harper Grayson, a firefighter who must protect his family from a deadly plague that is spreading across the country.

Both NOS4A2 and The Fireman were critical and commercial successes. NOS4A2 was praised for its suspenseful plot, its well-developed characters, and its atmospheric setting. The Fireman was praised for its apocalyptic setting, its realistic depiction of the characters' struggles, and its hopeful message.

Hill and Bickerstaff's work is characterized by its dark and suspenseful themes, as well as its beautiful and evocative artwork. Their stories are often set in eerie and atmospheric locations, and they feature complex and well-developed characters. Their work has been praised by critics and readers alike, and they are considered to be two of the most important voices in the horror and suspense genres.

Here are some of the awards that Hill and Bickerstaff have won for their work:

Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album (Locke & Key, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Bram Stoker Award for Best Graphic Novel (Locke & Key, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
British Fantasy Award for Best Graphic Novel (Locke & Key, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story (Locke & Key, 2011, 2012, 2013)
World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (NOS4A2, 2013)
Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel (The Fireman, 2016)

Hill and Bickerstaff are both talented and successful creators, and their work has made a significant contribution to the horror and suspense genres. Their collaboration has resulted in some of the most acclaimed and award-winning works in these genres. Their work is sure to continue to entertain and terrify readers for years to come.

Bibliography

Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft. IDW Publishing, 2008.
Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Head Games. IDW Publishing, 2009.
Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows. IDW Publishing, 2010.
Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom. IDW Publishing, 2011.
Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Clockworks. IDW Publishing, 2012.
Hill, Joe, and Steve Bickerstaff. Locke & Key: Alpha & Omega. IDW Publishing, 2013.
Hill, Joe. NOS4A2. William Morrow, 2013.
Hill, Joe. The Fireman. William Morrow, 2016.