and self-published one issue of Good Craic Comics in 2003. A second issue will see publication Spring 2011. He also contributed to the Belfast anthology Small Axe. Malachy Coney's independent works are often of a colloquial nature, dealing with individuals in an urban setting trying to gain a sense of self amidst an irrational, hostile and often psychologically violent environment. His self-illustrated works recall some of the works of the American underground comic artists. Bibliography Comics work includes: Third World War: "A Symphony of Splintered Wood", Crisis #22–23, co-written by Pat Mills, art by Sean Phillips, 1989 "The Geek", Crisis No. 22, art by Jim McCarthy, 1989 Third World War Book III, co-written with Pat Mills, art by Glynn Dillon and Rob Blackwell, Crisis #40-41, 43-48, 1990 Third World War: "The Final Problem", co-written with Pat Mills, art by John Hicklenton, Crisis #53, 1990 "Wyrmwood", Toxic! No. 24, art by John McCrea, 1991 Holy Cross, 3 issue series, art by Davy Francis, Chris Hogg and P. J. Holden, Fantagraphics Books, 1993–1995 The Good Father, self-published, 1993 Major Power and Spunky, art by Sean Doran, self-published, 1992 "Major Power and Spunky", Gay Comics No. 20, art by Sean Doran, 1993 Major Power and Spunky, art by Sean Doran, Fantagraphics/Eros, 1994 "Major Power and Spunky", Buddies #4–5, art by Sean Doran, 1995 The Moon Looked Down and Laughed, graphic novel, art by P. J. Holden, Fantagraphics Books, 1997 The Dandy Lion, art by P. J. Holden, Fantagraphics/Eros, 1997 The Simply Incredible Hunk, art by P. J. Holden, self-published by Holden, 1997 "Keltor", DNA Swamp #1–3, art by Christian Kotey, 1997 "Life Dreams of a Homo Pacedermus", DNA Swamp No. 1, art by Sean Doran, 1997 "Wake Up", Gay Comics No. 25, art by Sean Doran, 1998 The Darkness #11–22 (#11–14 co-written by Garth Ennis), art by Joe Benitez and others, Top Cow/Image, 1998–1999 Spirit of the Tao #1–5, co-written by D-Tron and Billy Tan, art by Billy Tan, Top Cow/Image, 1998 Tales of the Darkness #1–4, 1/2 (#1–2 co-written by Brian Haberlin), drawn by various artists, Top Cow/Image, 1998–1999 Vampirella Monthly #10–11 (#11 co-written by Steven Grant), art by Louis Small Jnr., Harris Comics, 1998 "Ouija Board, Ouija Board", Fortnight, 2003–2005 Good Craic Comics No. 1, Self-Published/Arts Council NI, 2003 The Colour of Love, painted art by Sean Hamilton, Tales of the..., 2010 Notes References Artists from Belfast Cartoonists from Northern Ireland