Ian Boothby

Ian Boothby is an Eisner Award–winning comic book creator and prolific writer best known for his extensive work on "Simpsons Comics" and "Futurama Comics" for Bongo Comics, where he holds the record for writing more "Simpsons Comics" issues than any other writer. His contributions to the comic industry extend to collaborations with Scholastic Corporation's Graphix line, including the graphic novel series "Sparks!" illustrated by Nina Matsumoto, and the ongoing Image Comics series "Exorsisters" with artist Gisele Lagace. Boothby is also a regular writer for "MAD Magazine" and has penned scripts for animated projects such as the Cartoon Network special "Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy" and the DVD film "Casper's Haunted Christmas."

Beyond comics, Boothby has built a multifaceted career in television, radio, and live performance. He has written for several Canadian television series, including CBC's "Switchback," "Street Cents," "Big Sound," and "Popular Mechanics for Kids," and co-created the sketch comedy series "The 11th Hour," praised by the National Post as "the funniest sketch series since SCTV." A seasoned comedian, he founded the Canadian Comedy Award–winning sketch group Canadian Content and currently performs with Titmouse! and "The Critical Hit Show: a Live Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Experience." Boothby also contributes to CBC Radio's "The Irrelevant Show" and co-hosts multiple podcasts, including "Sneaky Dragon" and "Full Marx," a Marx Brothers podcast with David Dedrick. Married to "Y The Last Man" co-creator Pia Guerra, he frequently collaborates with her on cartoons for "MAD Magazine" and "The New Yorker."