1993 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award double nomination for "Best Colorist" For work done on Grendel:Warchild. And again for color work done on the Tundra reprinting of The Jam, books one to five.
Old school: Pencil/ink/acrylic/watercolor to paper. Oil paint to canvas or board.
Skills: Desing, General Drawing, Lettering, Colouring, Writing, Pre Press. Animation. Sequential narrative art. Song-writer and musician. Decent cook.
Press, Profiles and Interviews:
Gordon's In A Jam!: Bernie Mireault & his current project are profiled in this past Saturday's Book section in the The Montreal Gazette.[Link to clipping]
Bernard Edward Mireault was born the year 1961 in Marville, France, where both parents were stationed while working for the Canadian Armed Forces.
In 1963, the Mireault family moved back to Canada, going back and forth between Quebec and Ontario every three years until finally settling in Rawdon, Quebec.
Raised as an Anglophone, Bernie attended high school in Joliette, Quebec from 1974 to 1978 and then attended Dawson College in Montreal. There he was enrolled in the Creative Arts program and though he stopped going after a year and a half, it was the first time he had received formal art training and it served to focus his ambitions. It was there he became absorbed in the craft of comic art storytelling and began working on his first Graphic novel, Mackenzie Queen, in 1982.
He went gone on to create The Jam, Dr. Robot and Bug Eyed Monster, and has worked for many North American publishers as an artist and colorist over the last two decades.
In 2003 he was awarded a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to create a graphic novel and he started working on To Get Her, his most ambitious project to date.
He lives with his partner and two boys in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. When not cooking dinner, working on comic art or planning animation, he enjoys playing music with his band, Bug-Eyed Monster.
Black Gate Magazine Since its debut in 2000, Black Gate Magazine has put out 9 thick issues of Fantasy prose often accompanied by illustrations, of which Bernie Mireault has been a regular contributor.
Odyssey Magazine. Multiple illustrations for article on Richard Feynman, The charming, disarming and sometimes alarming Mr. Feynman. Nov. 2004 issue.
Hour The local Montreal weekly tabloid commissioned Bernie Mireault to draw and color the cover of their newspaper on Nov. 2005, in commemoration of Expozine, a local Montreal Zine festival.
Sir Robert Borden: The shy guy For the series, Canadian Prime Ministers: Warts and all. A book for young readers about the life and times of Canada's 8th Prime Minister. Published by Jackfruit Press, Toronto, 2007.
Solo Comics work.
All work written and drawn by Bernie Mireault unless otherwise indicated.
Mackenzie Queen Five issues were published between 1982 and 1984 by Matrix Graphic Series. Montreal, Quebec. 158 pages of story and art. Black and white.[b/w] The entire work was then collected and reprinted by Caliber press, Plymouth, MI. 1990 b/w.
The Jam Special Created in 1987. One book published by Matrix Graphics Series out of Montreal, Quebec. 45 pages of story and art by Bernie Mireault. b/w
The Jam: Super-cool, Color-injected, Turbo Adventure from Hell # 1 One book was created in 1988. Published by Comico, Norristown, PA. 45 pages of story and art by Bernie Mireault. Color. Nominated best single issue for a Harvey in 1988.
The Jam: Slave Labor Five books [Issues 1 to 5] produced between 1989 and 1992. Published by Slave Labor Graphics, San Jose, CA. 131 pages of story and art in total. Written and drawn by Bernie Mireault. b/w. These books were reprinted in color by Tundra publishing, Northampton, MA, 1992. Nomination for a Will Eisner comic industry award under the category Best Colorist in 1993.
The Jam: Said the Madman Three separate books [Issues 6 to 8] produced between 1993 and 1994. Published by Darkhorse Comics, Milwaukie, OR. 82 pages of story and art. Written and drawn by Bernie Mireault.
The Jam: Caliber Six books [Issues 9 to14] were made between 1994 and 1996. Published by Caliber Press, Plymouth, MI. In all, 71 pages of story and art were produced. Written* and drawn by Bernie Mireault. b/w. *Issues # 13 and 14 written by Jeff Lang.
Dr. Robot Special One book was created in 1999. Published by Darkhorse comics, Milwaukie, OR. 27 pages were created in color. Collected from back up strips that first appeared in the Mike Allred Madman comic.
Tripping the Rift: Furverted. A graphic novel in 52 parts based on the Tripping the Rift computer animated Sci-Fi comedy TV show by Cinegroupe Animation, Mtl. Presented in weekly installments on a TTR-dedicated website under Comics/Graphic Novel.
Solo Short Stories
All work written and drawn by Bernie Mireault unless otherwise indicated.
Cable A 13 page Horror story published in the first issue of the Steven Bissette TABOO anthology. SpiderBaby Grafix & Publications. 1988.
Poker Face An 11 page horror story published in TABOO # 3, SpiderBaby Grafix. 1989.
Woodstock A 2-page spread in the official Woodstock collector edition comic book commemorating the 2nd Woodstock music festival in 1994. Published in 1994 by Marvel Music, an imprint of Marvel Comics.
The Chair A 5-page story featuring The Jam, published in Negative Burn # 25, Caliber Comics, 1995.
Of the Spheres An 8-page story printed in issue # 29 of Caliber Comics anthology, Negative Burn. 1995.
Bug-eyed Monster A 2 page story published in Nicklodeon Magazine, Issue 35,Oct. 1997.
Halloween 99 A 4 page Bug-eyed Monster story printed as a back-up in Madman, issue # 16, published by Dark Horse Comics, 1999.
The Cat A 9-page story printed in the Dark Horse Maverick anthology Happy Endings, published in 2002. Later published in Italian.
Artifact 8201 A 6-page Science fiction story in Project Telstar, an anthology published in 2003 by AdHouse Books.
Dr. Robot at the Exhibition A 6-page story printed in Cyclops: Aim for the Eye. Published in 2003 by Conundrum press in Montreal, Quebec.
Isaac Vs. Eli An 8 page story translated into French in Cyclope, an anthology featuring Quebecois artists published with a Canada Council grant in 2003. Montreal, Quebec. Color. Later published in English in Glass Eye # 1, Blind Bat Press, 2005. b/w.
HiHat A one page Sunday-style Newspaper strip published by the Chicago Reader in their Year-in-review comic supplement, Dec. 2003.
Mayhem in Alphabet town A one page Sunday-style Newspaper strip published by the Chicago Reader in their Year-in-review comic supplement, Dec. 2005.
The Comic Eye Published by Blind Bat Press, 2007, Toronto. One page piece titled "The Jam."
Collaborative work
Here the work listed has either been written by someone else, the art chores have been shared, or both.
Grendel: The Devil within Three books [Issues 13 to 15.] were produced between 1987 and 1988. Published by Comico the Comic Company, Norristown, PA. Written by Matt Wagner. Drawn by Bernie Mireault. In total, 80 pages of art were produced. Color. Collected and reprinted by Darkhorse comics, 2001.
Death and Taxes take a holiday An 8 page back up story written by Mark Shainblum and drawn by Bernie Mireault, for Trollords # 15, published by Tru Studios in 1987. b/w.
The Perfect Guy A 12 page story published by Renegade Press in a book named Love Fantasy, issue # 1. Written by Arn Saba, penciled by Jacques Boivin and inked by Bernie Mireault. 1987. b/w.
Fish Shticks A 4 page back-up story printed in Fish Police, issue # 12. Published by Comico in 1988. Written by Steve Moncuse and drawn by Bernie Mireault. Color.
Too many Santas A Christmas anthology from Comico the Comic Company, the Comico Christmas Special printed an 8 page story written by Doug Wheeler and drawn by Bernie Mireault. Color. 1988.
The tragic though amusing history of Clay Face II 13 page story written by Dan Rasplar, penciled by Bernie Mireault and inked by Denis Rodier. Published by DC Comics in Secret Origins # 44, 1989. Color.
When is a Door? A real dream job, 10 page story written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Bernie Mireault, inked by Matt Wagner and colored by Joe Matt. Published by DC Comics in Secret Origins Special # 1, 1989.
Grendel: God and the Devil Issues 24 to 33 of Matt Wagners Grendel series, published by Comico in 1989. Written by Matt Wagner, penciled by J.K. Snyder III / Jay Geldhof and inked mostly by Jay Geldhof except for issues # 27, 28, 30 and most of 31, which were inked by Bernie Mireault. Reprinted by Dark Horse Comics in 2003.
Creatures of the Id 30 pages of black and white comics written by Jeff Lang, penciled by Mike Allred and inked by Bernie Mireault. Published by Caliber comics in 1990. b/w.
How sweet it is! A 4 page story published by Kitchen Sink Comics in SNARF # 15. Written and penciled by David Bacha. Inked and lettered by Bernie Mireault. 1990. b/w
The Everyman One 48 page book was created. Story and pencils [and inking on face of main character] by Mike Allred. Inking, lettering and colors by Bernie Mireault. Published by Epic Comics in 1991.
The Andrews Raid 16 page story written by Doug Murray and drawn by Bernie Mireault. Color. Published by Dark Horse Comics in Medal of Honor # 3, 1994
Half-Hangit Maggie 10 page story written by James Robinson and drawn by Bernie Mireault. Published in The Jam, issue # 7, Dark horse Comics, 1994. b/w.
Two Fisted Science: Safecracker One book was created in 1997. Published by General Tektronics Labs out of Ann Arbor, MI. Written by Jim Ottavianni. 30 pages drawn by Bernie Mireault. b/w.
Asphalt Tomb A 12 page story published in Mr. Monster presents: Crack-A-Boom!, issue # 3, by Caliber Comics in 1997. [Originally published as a back up in The Jam, issue # 7, Dark Horse, 1994.] Written by Scott Deschaine and drawn by Bernie Mireault. b/w.
Devils Cue 10 page Hunter Rose Grendel story written by Matt Wagner and drawn by Bernie Mireault. Published in the book Grendel: Black White and Red, issue #2, by Dark Horse Comics in 1998.
Madman Jam: The Fall of the House of Escher Two books were created in collaboration with Mike Allred, using my character, The Jam, and his character, Madman, in a story about the ghost of artist E.C. Escher. Published by Darkhorse Comics, Milwaukie, OR. 1998. 48 pages of story and art. Color by Laura Allred. Written and penciled by Bernie Mireault. Inked by Mike Allred.
Left Alone: The Rustin Parr killings A 7 page story written by Jen Van Meter and drawn by Bernie Mireault. A licensed comic based on the film property, The Blair Witch Project. An anthology published by Oni press in 1999. b/w.
The Blair Witch Chronicles Two books were created for a total of 52 pages of art. Written by Jen Van Meter and illustrated by Bernie Mireault. Published by Oni Press, Portland, OR. Year 2000. b/w.
Fallout One book was created in 2002. Published by General Tektronics Labs, Ann Arbor, MI. Written by Jim Ottavianni. An anthology of which 26 pages were drawn by Bernie Mireault. b/w.
Comic Art Colouring
Grendel: Original series Matt Wagner's original Grendel series was published by Comico the Comic Company before it came to Dark Horse Comics. Issues # 34 to 40 were written by Matt Wagner, drawn by Tim Sale, and colored by Bernie Mireault. Published throughout1989 and 90. Issue # 40 also featured the first Grendel Tales story, written by Steve Seagle, drawn by Ho Che Anderson and colored by Bernie Mireault.
Silver Back A 3 issue limited series published by Comico in 1989. Written by William Messner-Loebs. Drawn by Messner-Loebs and John Peck. Colored by Bernie Mireault.
Grendel: Warchild A 10 issue series published by Dark Horse Comics. 1992 and 93. Written by Matt Wagner, drawn by Pat McEown and colored by Bernie Mireault with Kathryn Delaney.
Grendel Tales: Devils Hammer A 3 issue series published by Dark Horse Comics in 1994. Written and drawn by Rob Walton and colored by Bernie Mireault.
The Man called A-X A 5 issue limited series published by Malibu Comics in 1994. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Shawn McManus. 3 Issues were published before Malibu was bought out by Marvel and absorbed. Colored by Bernie Mireault.
Grendel Tales: Devil in our midst A 5 issue series published by Dark Horse comics in 1994. Written by Steve Seagle, drawn by Paul Grist and colored by Bernie Mireault with Kathryn Delaney.
Showcase 94: Madmen across the water A 36 page story written by Alan Grant, illustrated by Tim Sale and colored by Bernie Mireault. The story was divided into two parts in issues # 3 and 4 of Showcase 94, published by DC Comics in 1994.
Alice Cooper: The last temptation 3 issues. Written by Neil Gaiman, drawn by Michael Zulli and colored by Bernie Mireault. Published in 1994 by Marvel Music.
Grendel Classics: Devil Tracks Dark Horse Comics took issues 16 and 17 of the original Grendel series and put them into one book. 1995. Written and drawn by Matt Wagner with recolored art by Bernie Mireault. 45 pages.
Grendel Classics: Devil Eyes Dark Horse Comics took issues 18 and 19 of the original Grendel series and put them into one book. 1995. Written and drawn by Matt Wagner with re-colored art by Bernie Mireault. 45 pages.
Indiana Jones and the Sargasso Pirates A 4 issue limited series written by Karl Kesel, drawn by Eduardo Barreto and colored by Bernie Mireault. Published by Dark Horse Comics in 1995.
The Mask: World Tour Issues # 10 to 13. Published by Dark Horse Comics in 1995 and 96. Written by Robert Loren Fleming and drawn by Gary Erskine. Colored by Bernie Mireault.
Cartoon Network presents Dc Comics began publishing this series based on animated cartoon properties of the past and present in 1997. Bernie Mireault was the colorist on the following stories: Issue # 1: Dexters Lab. A 14 page story written by John F. Kelly and drawn by Gendy Tartakovsky. 1997. Issue # 5: Everybody needs Somebody. 7 page Herculoids story written by Michael Kraiger and drawn by Glenn Barr. 1997. Issue # 6: Recycling Daze. A 14 page Cow and Chicken story written by Michael Kraiger and drawn by Glenn Barr.1997. Issue # 9: She loved me like a Zok. Written by Matt Wayne. Drawn by Graham Manely and Jorge Pachelo. A 12 page Herculoids story. 1998. Issue # 10: Mayhem on the Midway. 14 pages written by Michael Kraiger and drawn by Glenn Barr. Also, Dance sCool, an 8 page back up written by Michael Kraiger and drawn by Tim Harkins. 1998. Issue # 15: Drive and Driveability. A 14 page Wacky Races story written by Matt Wayne and drawn by Gary Fields. 1998. Issue # 18: The Mugatroid Asteroid and Oils well that ends well. Written by Terry Collins. Art by Bill Alger and Jeff Albrecht. 22 pages.1999.
Grendel: Devil by the Deed. Dark Horse reprinted original Grendel graphic novel in 1997. Written and drawn by Matt Wagner, inked by Rich Rankin and recolored by Bernie Mireault with Kathryn Delaney. 37 pages.
Grendel Tales: The Devils Apprentice A 3 issue limited series was published by Dark Horse in 1997. Written by Jeff Lang, drawn by Steve Lieber and colored by Bernie Mireault. 66 pages.
The Flintstones and the Jetsons DC Comics published this series as part of its Cartoon Network line. All stories listed here colored by Bernie Mireault. Issue # 3: Big Baby Spacely. Written by Michael Kupperman and drawn by Bill Wray. 14 pages. 1997. Issue # 6: Morphin than a barrel of monkeys. Written by Michael Kupperman and drawn by Bill Alger. 8 pages. 1998. Issue # 7: The Spy who grounded me. Written by Chuck Dixon. Drawn by Bill Alger and Mike DeCarlo. 14 pages. 1998. Issue # 10: Elroy and Evil. Written by Michael Kupperman and drawn by Bill Alger. 8 pages. 1998.
Lobo: Chained Published by DC comics in 1997, this issue was written by Alan Grant, drawn by Rafael Garres and colored by Bernie Mireault. 24 pages.
The Black Pearl A 5 issue limited series published by Dark Horse Comics in 1997. Written by Mark [Don't call me Luke] Hamill. Drawn by H.M. Baker and Dan Schaeffer. Colored by Bernie Mireault.
Looney Tunes Issue # 47 published by DC Comics in 1998. Snow way out, written by Dan Slott, drawn by David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo. Colors by Bernie Mireault.
Wonder Woman Vs. the Red Menace A 48 page story published by DC Comics as part of their Realworlds series in 2000. Written by Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, drawn by Salgood Sam and colored by Bernie Mireault.
The Patriot Game Published in Muties, issue # 6, by Marvel comics in 2002. Written by Karl Bollers, drawn by Salgood Sam and colored by Bernie Mireault.
Revolution on the Planet of the Apes A 6 issue limited series published by Mr. Comics, 2006. Written by Joe O'Brien with Ty Templeton. Drawn by Salgood Sam, Tom Fowler, Gabriel Morrissette, Sam Agro, Kent Burles and Steven Molnar. Color by Bernie Mireault and Art Lyon.
Hoverboy #1 12 page lead story with art by Steve Molnar. Coloring by Bernie Mireault. MR comics, Toronto, 2007.
Sir Charles Tupper: The bully who battled for Canada For the series, Canadian Prime Ministers: Warts and all, Jackfruit Press, Toronto, 2007. Art by Gabriel Morrissette, colors by Bernie Mireault.
Animation
Using Macromedia Flash, Bernie Mireault has supplied both limited and full animation for a variety of projects in recent years, both personal and commercial.
Heavy Metal: the movie. [1980] Working for Potterton Studios, Montreal. I was an assistant animator and then worked in the cel-painting dept. I was having too much fun and didn't want to leave. I got to meet people from all over the world and it still stands as a favorite work experience for me.
Isaac Vs. Eli A limited animation adaptation of the comic strip by the same name. 3 minutes. All artwork and production work done by Bernie Mireault. 2001.
Behind the Music that Sucks: Dixie Chicks Heavy.com Behind the Music that Sucks series are satirical short animated films making fun of current pop stars. The Dixie Chicks episode was directed, storyboarded and animated by Bernie Mireault. 5 minutes long. 2002.
Behind the Music that Sucks: Cher Heavy.com's Behind the Music that Sucks series are satirical short animated films making fun of current pop stars. The Cher episode was directed by Bernie Mireault and animated by Bernie Mireault with David Bacha. 6 minutes long. 2002.
Whz Chef Working with David Bacha through his company, Abutoons for Klik Animation, over one hundred 30 second animated cartoons depicting anthropomorphized cooking ingredients were produced for the Wh'z Chef cooking show in 2001.
Edouard Working through Abutoons for Cinegroup, Bernie Mireault fully animated 13 thirty-second episodes of this show using pre-existing artwork. Produced for the Teletoon network. 2002.
The Adventures of Q10 Man Working with Abutoons, this 5 minute cartoon was made for Walmart as a presentation tool. Partially drawn and animated by Bernie Mireault.
Rez Rides For Beesum Communications, Montreal. 2007 Working from the designs of cartoonist Jesse Bochner, I animated numerous 6-second "Bumpers" [short animated segments designed to lead in and out of commercial breaks] for this show. Basicly an aboriginal version of the TV show "Pimp my Ride".
