Mike Barry

Mike Barry is the writer, artist, and singular creative force behind Action Tank, his amazing graphic novel series for amazing kids.

His work has been recognised with multiple Australian literary nominations, including the 2021 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, The Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People, The Comics Arts Awards of Australia and the Aurealis Awards.

Mike has also collaborated with superstar Australian author Nat Amoore to create We Run Tomorrow, their heart pounding middle grade book that is part novel, part graphic-novel, all completely awesome.

Mike lives with his wife and sons near the beach in Sydney, Australia, which is even better than it sounds.