Phil Foglio

Phil Foglio is an American author and artist known for his contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and comics. He gained early recognition as a fan artist in the 1970s before transitioning to professional work in the 1980s. Among his notable creations are the "Buck Godot" comics and illustrations for "Magic: The Gathering." Foglio achieved widespread acclaim for "Girl Genius," a series of comics and novels co-written with his wife, Kaja Foglio, blending steampunk adventure with humor.

Foglio's career is marked by his distinctive artistic style and witty storytelling, often infused with satire and genre parody. His work spans multiple mediums, from comics to novels, earning him a dedicated following. He received Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist in 1977 and 1978, and later, "Girl Genius" secured three consecutive Hugo Awards for Best Graphic Story (2009–2011). His collaborations with Kaja Foglio have solidified his reputation as a versatile creator in speculative fiction.
Buck Godot Books
# Title Year
1 Zap Gun for Hire 1986
2 Psmith 1987
3 Gallimaufry 2008
Girl Genius Novels (with Kaja Foglio)
# Title Year
1 Agatha H. and the Airship City (With: Kaja Foglio) 2011
2 Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess (With: Kaja Foglio) 2012
3 Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle (With: Kaja Foglio) 2014
4 Agatha H. and the Siege of Mechanicsburg (With: Kaja Foglio) 2020
Girl Genius Books (with Kaja Foglio)
# Title Year
1 Girl Genius Volume 1: Agatha Heterodyne & The Beetleburg Clank (With: Kaja Foglio) 2002
2 Girl Genius Volume 2: Agatha Heterodyne & The Airship City (With: Kaja Foglio) 2002
3 Girl Genius Volume 3: Agatha Heterodyne & The Monster Engine (With: Kaja Foglio) 2004
4 Girl Genius Volume 4: Agatha Heterodyne & The Circus Of Dreams 2006
5 Girl Genius Volume 5: Agatha Heterodyne & The Clockwork Princess (With: Kaja Foglio) 2006
6 Girl Genius Volume 6: Agatha Heterodyne And The Golden Trilobite (With: Kaja Foglio) 2006
7 Girl Genius Volume 7: Agatha Heterodyne and the Voice of the Castle (With: Kaja Foglio) 2007
8 Girl Genius Volume 8: Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones (With: Kaja Foglio) 2009
9 Girl Genius Volume 9: Agatha Heterodyne and The Heirs of the Storm (With: Kaja Foglio) 2010
10 Girl Genius Volume 10: Agatha Heterodyne and the Guardian Muse (With: Kaja Foglio) 2011
11 Girl Genius Volume 11: Agatha Heterodyne and the Hammerless Bell 2012
12 Girl Genius Volume 12: Siege of Mechanicsburg (With: Kaja Foglio) 2013
13 Girl Genius Volume 13: Agatha Heterodyne and the Sleeping City (With: Kaja Foglio) 2014
Girl Genius: The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne Books
# Title Year
1 Volume 1: The Beast of the Rails (With: Kaja Foglio) 2015
2 Volume 2: The City of Lightning 2016
3 Volume 3: The Incorruptible Library (With: Kaja Foglio) 2017
4 Volume 4: Kings and Wizards (With: Kaja Foglio) 2018
5 Volume 5: Sparks and Monsters 2021
The XXXenophile Collection Books
# Title Year
1 The XXXenophile Collection Vol. 1 1989
2 The XXXenophile Big Book 'O Fun 1994
3 The XXXenophile Collection Volume 2 1997
4 The XXXenophile Collection Volume 3 1997
5 The XXXenophile Collection Volume 4 1998
6 The XXXenophile Collection Volume 5 1998
7 The XXXenophile Collection Volume 6 2000
What's New Books
# Title Year
1 Volume 1: The Collected Adventures of Phil and Dixie 1991
2 Volume 2: Sex & Gamers... Really 1994
3 Volume 3: The Magic Years 2000
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Illegal Aliens (With: Nick Pollotta) 1989
2 The Night Sheriff 2021
Graphic Novels
# Title Year
1 Myth Adventures One 1984
Phil Foglio Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Writer in the Library: 41 Writers Reveal How They Use Libraries to Develop Their Skill, Craft & Careers 2008
2 Straight Outta Tombstone 2017