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Andrew Cosby

Andrew Cosby is an writer, , , and studio , best known for co-founding the comic book publisher in 2005 and co-creating the television series , which aired on for five seasons from 2006 to 2012. Cosby's career began in the comic book industry, where he contributed to titles such as Zombie Tales, Savage Brothers, and Mister Stuffins, and supported projects like Mark Waid's through his role at , which grew to become one of the largest independent comic publishers in the United States. His early television work included creating the 2002 series , marking his debut as a . Cosby expanded into film screenwriting with credits on action thrillers like (2013), starring and , and the 2019 reboot directed by . From 2021 to 2024, Cosby focused on production and development as co-founder and chief creative officer of PoC Studios, a minority-owned entertainment company launched in 2021, where he oversaw projects including the zombie horror film Among the Dead (written by him, announced for production in Japan in 2023, currently in development) and anime series such as Ninja Masx (announced in 2022). As of 2025, he serves as Chief Creative Officer at HomeWorld Entertainment. He was also attached to write and showrun an animated Diablo series for Netflix in 2018, though the project did not proceed to production.

Early life

Upbringing in Georgia

Andrew Cosby was born and raised in , where he spent his early years as a native of the state. From a young age, Cosby immersed himself in comic books, developing a deep enthusiasm for the medium that he later described as making him a "comic-book geek." His favorites included titles such as , , , and The Avengers, which fueled his early fascination with narratives and visual storytelling. Cosby's family life in played a key role in shaping his creative interests, particularly through unrestricted access to media. His parents imposed no filters on his viewing habits, allowing him to watch intense films like , , , and Halloween at a young age, alongside Universal Monster movies and Hitchcock classics. These Southern-rooted experiences, blending pop culture immersion with a lack of , sparked his passion for imaginative tales and laid the groundwork for his later pursuits in and writing.

Education

Cosby attended the in , where he studied art and . These studies provided him with foundational training in and narrative techniques.

Career

Comics work

Andrew Cosby's entry into the comics industry began with his employment at from 1993 to 1995, where he worked in the marketing department during the company's expansion with the line. Following his departure from Malibu, Cosby co-founded in 2005 as a platform to develop and publish original comic works blending horror and science fiction elements. One of his earliest notable contributions was to Zombie Tales, a launched by in , which Cosby helped develop and for which he contributed stories alongside writers like and . The series collected tales of in volumes such as Zombie Tales Vol. 1 (2009), praised for its diverse narratives ranging from apocalyptic survival to satirical scenarios. In , Cosby wrote Damn Nation, a three-issue published by , depicting a plague ravaging the in a fast-paced, Romero-inspired outbreak narrative where survivors battle hordes amid societal collapse. Cosby's later works expanded his genre-blending approach. He co-wrote The Remnant (, 2009), a four-issue supernatural thriller with Stephen Baldwin and Caleb Monroe, centering on CIA agent David Sacker investigating a domestic terror plot that unravels perceptions of through and otherworldly forces. In Savage Brothers (, 2008), co-authored with Johanna Stokes and illustrated by Rafael Albuquerque, the story follows redneck brothers Dale and Otis operating a retrieval service in a post-apocalyptic world, mixing gory with humorous family dynamics. Cosby also co-wrote the Mr. Stuffins miniseries (, 2009) with Johanna Stokes, featuring a sentient battling threats to protect a family, blending adventure and humor. For Cthulhu Tales (, 2008), an anthology drawing from H.P. Lovecraft's mythos, Cosby contributed inventive short stories of cosmic , including tales of ancient entities and human insignificance, collected in Cthulhu Tales Vol. 1. Throughout these projects, Cosby's writing evolved to emphasize hybrid genres, particularly fusing horror's visceral threats with science fiction's speculative undertones, as seen in the apocalyptic sci-fi elements of Damn Nation and the reality-bending intrigue of The Remnant, establishing him as a creator focused on high-stakes, character-driven narratives in .

Film contributions

Andrew Cosby's entry into production came with the 2013 action thriller , where he served as a producer alongside Marc Platt and others. The film, directed by and starring and , adapted a series originally published by , the company Cosby co-founded, with his development efforts instrumental in securing the adaptation and guiding its transition from page to screen. Released by , grossed over $132 million worldwide on a $61 million budget, marking a commercial success that highlighted Cosby's ability to bridge and . In screenwriting, Cosby penned the script for the 2019 Hellboy reboot, a dark fantasy film directed by Neil Marshall and starring David Harbour in the title role. Drawing from Mike Mignola's original comic book creation, the screenplay reimagined Hellboy's origin and apocalyptic battle against Nimue (Milla Jovovich), emphasizing gritty horror elements and collaboration with Marshall to streamline the narrative for a PG-13 audience while retaining the source material's demonic lore. This marked Cosby's most prominent writing credit to date, though the project faced production challenges, including budget constraints that shifted it from an intended sequel to a standalone reboot. Cosby has also been involved in several announced film adaptations of comic properties. For Mage, the Image Comics series by Matt Wagner, Cosby took on a producing role with Marc Platt through Spyglass Entertainment, advancing the long-in-development project toward potential production as of the early 2010s, though it remains unfilmed. Similarly, in 2017, Cosby was attached to write the screenplay for Silver, an adaptation of Stephan Franck's acclaimed graphic novel series about a young werewolf in Nazi-occupied France, produced by Solipsist Films with Franck directing; the project explores themes of identity and survival amid historical horror. These efforts underscore Cosby's focus on translating graphic narratives to live-action, often leveraging his comics background. The reboot encountered significant challenges in reception, earning a 17% approval rating on from critics who lambasted its script for lacking depth and humor, with reviews describing it as "soulless" and "tedious" despite strong and action sequences. Cosby's was particularly criticized for underdeveloped characters and tonal inconsistencies, contributing to the film's underperformance of $55 million against a $50 million budget. Despite these setbacks, the project demonstrated Cosby's commitment to high-stakes genre adaptations rooted in comic origins.

Television projects

Andrew Cosby entered television as a co-creator of the UPN supernatural drama , which premiered on September 24, 2002. The series followed former police detective Frank Taylor, played by , who gains the ability to see and communicate with the ghosts of murder victims after a , using these visions to investigate unsolved cases alongside a team of specialists. Cosby co-created the show with Rich Ramage and served as supervising producer, overseeing the development of its pilot and contributing as a writer on three episodes, including the premiere. Despite producing 11 episodes, aired only seven on before cancellation due to low ratings, with the remaining episodes later broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel. Building on this experience, Cosby co-created the science fiction series with Jaime Paglia, which aired from 2006 to 2012 across five seasons. The show centered on the secretive town of , —a hidden community of brilliant scientists funded by the U.S. government to develop cutting-edge inventions—where U.S. Marshal Jack Carter, portrayed by , becomes sheriff and navigates the chaotic consequences of experimental technologies gone awry. Episodes typically featured self-contained stories of scientific mishaps, such as time anomalies or outbreaks, interwoven with ongoing arcs exploring character relationships and broader threats to the town. Paglia approached Cosby about the project during his work on , leading to their collaboration on the pilot script, which Cosby co-wrote and for which they served as executive producers. Cosby also wrote several key episodes, including "Many Happy Returns," "Blink," and "Purple Haze," while contributing to season oversight throughout the series' 77-episode run. In 2018, Cosby was attached to write and showrun an animated series adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo video game franchise for Netflix, though the project did not proceed to production.

Business ventures

Boom! Studios

Boom! Studios was co-founded by Andrew Cosby and Ross Richie in 2005 as an independent comic book and graphic novel publisher headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with the goal of creating accessible storytelling for a broad audience. The company's inaugural publication was the horror anthology Zombie Tales #1, released on June 29, 2005, in collaboration with Atomeka Press, marking Boom!'s entry into the industry with creator-owned and licensed content. Under Cosby's co-founding vision, Boom! experienced steady growth through strategic partnerships and licensing deals that bridged independent with . In 2008, the company secured a for Disney-Pixar properties, producing comic series based on films like and until the license transferred to in 2010, which helped elevate Boom!'s profile in family-oriented . Similarly, in 2009, Boom! launched Die Hard: Year One, a comic series under a 20th Century , expanding its portfolio into action franchises and demonstrating the publisher's ability to adapt licensed IP for formats. These milestones, including a broader 2017 partnership with 20th Century for multiple titles, contributed to the company's growth amid industry challenges. Cosby played a pivotal role as co-founder, influencing the creative direction by championing diverse, original narratives alongside licensed works, which helped position Boom! as a key player in indie comics. This approach broadened accessibility for independent creators and readers, fostering an environment where genre-blending stories reached beyond traditional comic shops into bookstores and digital platforms, ultimately impacting the industry's shift toward inclusive, multimedia-integrated publishing. In July 2024, Penguin Random House announced the acquisition of Boom! Studios, which was completed in December 2024, integrating it into the Random House Worlds portfolio to further amplify its distribution and output while preserving its independent ethos.

PoC Studios

In 2021, Cosby co-founded People of Culture (PoC) Studios, a minority-owned entertainment company focused on diverse storytelling across film, television, and anime, serving as co-CEO and chief creative officer alongside Labid Aziz. The company developed projects including the zombie horror film Among the Dead, written by Cosby and set for production in Japan, and the anime series Ninja Masx. Cosby departed PoC Studios in June 2024.

HomeWorld Entertainment

Andrew Cosby was appointed Chief Creative Officer at HomeWorld Entertainment, a Santa Monica-based company focused on media production, in a transition from his founding role at Boom! Studios. This move marked a shift toward broader oversight in entertainment development, leveraging his prior experience in comics and television. HomeWorld Entertainment emphasizes creating projects across film, television, and comics, with ongoing initiatives post-2023 including development of unproduced media concepts.

Personal life

Family

Andrew Cosby has been married to Corey Cosby since at least the early . Cosby is the father of two daughters and has described himself as a "geeky dad," noting that fatherhood is "the best part" of his life and that his daughters are his "world, my muses, my true inspiration." He shares his passion for geek culture with them through activities like watching movies, playing games, reading , and even collaborating on creative projects, such as a children's where one daughter provided story feedback. His youngest daughter, in particular, exhibits a "wickedly dark sense of humor" and enthusiasm for monsters and gore, which aligns with and reinforces Cosby's own interests in comics and .

Interests and residence

A self-described comic-book geek, Cosby maintains a strong enthusiasm for Halloween celebrations and broader geek culture. He has noted that he tends to "go a little nuts around Halloween," reflecting his passion for the holiday's thematic elements. Cosby's personal interests extend to , , and multimedia storytelling, which align closely with his professional pursuits in these areas. These hobbies include a deep appreciation for sci-fi classics, films like Halloween and , fantasy novels, , zombies, video games, and robots, shaping his daily creative inspirations. He shares these geeky pursuits with his family, often engaging in movie nights, gaming, and reading together.

Recognition

Awards

Andrew Cosby has not received major individual awards throughout his career in comics, film, and television. His foundational role in establishing , however, played a key part in the publisher's early recognition, including its win for Best New Publisher at the 2005 Wizard Magazine Awards, announced in early 2006. The Syfy series , which Cosby co-created, earned industry acclaim for its production quality, notably winning the 2007 Leo Award for Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series for the episode "Once in a Lifetime," highlighting the innovative sci-fi elements central to Cosby's creative vision.

Nominations

Andrew Cosby was nominated for Worst Screenplay at the for his screenplay for the 2019 Hellboy reboot. This nomination underscored the film's widespread critical panning, with a 17% approval rating on , and broader industry discussions around the challenges of rebooting the franchise without Guillermo del Toro's involvement, including fan resistance that star later cited as a factor in its underperformance. The reboot's troubled production and deviation from the source material fueled backlash, positioning it as one of the year's most derided adaptations. As co-creator of the series , Cosby contributed to projects that earned recognition from genre awards bodies, including nominations for Best Syndicated/Cable Series at the in 2007 and 2011. These nods highlighted the show's appeal within circles, though no personal writing or producing nominations for Cosby were recorded in or other endeavors.

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