Brian Bolland, born on 26 March 1951, is a distinguished British comics artist, renowned for his significant contributions to the realm of comics both in the United Kingdom and internationally. A pivotal figure in the 'British Invasion' of the American comics industry, Bolland's artistry is exemplified through his work on a variety of celebrated projects.

His journey in comics saw him becoming one of the defining artists for the iconic Judge Dredd series in the British comics anthology 2000 AD. Bolland's influence extended overseas when in 1982 he collaborated with author Mike W. Barr on Camelot 3000, marking DC Comics' first foray into the 12-issue comic book maxiseries created specifically for the direct market.

A landmark moment in Bolland's career came with the 1988 graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke, which he illustrated alongside writer Alan Moore. This work, providing an origin story for Batman's arch-nemesis the Joker, is celebrated for its critical acclaim and has become a cornerstone in the Batman saga. Transitioning over time, Bolland focused on cover art, crafting memorable covers for series such as Animal Man, Wonder Woman, and Batman: Gotham Knights under the DC Comics banner.

In addition to his contributions to interior and cover art, Bolland has showcased his versatility by authoring and illustrating comic strips and pin-ups. Notables among these are the semi-autobiographical humour strip Mr. Mamoulian and the whimsical The Actress and the Bishop. His body of work is collected in Bolland Strips!, published in 2005, and his artistic journey is further explored in The Art of Brian Bolland, a compilation of his work spanning his career to date, released in 2006.