Jess Taylor author page

Jess Taylor biography

Jess Taylor is a UK-based comics artist and illustrator whose work includes young adult graphic fiction. Taylor illustrated and colored the DC graphic novel Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, written by Jadzia Axelrod and published on May 17, 2022. The book introduced readers to Galaxy, a teen heroine whose story blends science fiction with themes of identity and self-expression.

Publisher and catalogue materials credit Taylor with interior art and cover work on Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, and list additional contributions to comics tied to Critical Role, Stranger Things, and Adventure Time. Taylor has also provided artwork for the preschool animated series Tee and Mo. Their portfolio spans character design, sequential storytelling, and vibrant color palettes aimed at engaging younger and teen readers.

Taylor’s illustration emphasizes expressive figures and clear visual storytelling, supporting accessible pacing for classroom and library audiences. Work on teen-facing titles places Taylor within the contemporary YA comics field, with credits across mainstream publishers and licensed properties alongside original projects.

In interviews and publisher biographies, Taylor is identified with they/them pronouns. Their ongoing practice centers on character-driven comics and illustration for children’s and young adult readers.