David Roach (comics)

David Roach is a British comic book artist, writer, and historian specializing in the field of British comics and comic art. He is known for his work as an artist on various titles, including Doctor Who comics for Marvel UK, 2000 AD, and Judge Dredd Megazine. Beyond his artistic contributions, Roach is recognized as a significant authority on the history of British comics, particularly pre-1960s comics. He has written extensively on the subject, authoring and co-authoring books such as The Golden Age of British Comics, The Art of War: The Definitive History of British Comics and Masters of British Comic Art. His historical work focuses on highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of British artists to the development of the comics medium. He frequently contributes articles and essays to comic-related publications and events, and has been instrumental in raising the profile of classic British comic art.