Pat Higgins is an award-winning illustrator and cartoonist based in Wilmington, Delaware. Known for his bold, dynamic style, Pat’s work spans comics, editorial illustration, and commercial projects for the craft beer, action sports, and music industries. As the creator of Hellscape Americana, Pulp Bytes, and The Covidiot Files, Pat specializes in thought-provoking narratives that blend humor, horror, and satire.

A member of both the National Cartoonists Society and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Pat has had his work showcased in galleries and comic conventions across the United States.

In addition to his creative pursuits, Pat is an engaging speaker who has presented at conferences and conventions, and has led workshops on illustration, cartooning, and storytelling. He also shares his expertise as a college instructor, teaching a variety of classes in the visual communications field. Through these outlets, Pat offers insights into the realities of working as an artist, incorporating anecdotal stories from his career to inspire and engage the audience.

Pat’s ability to blend compelling visuals with sharp narratives continues to charm audiences, making him a distinctive voice in the world of comics and illustration.

Bibliography
  • Hellscape Americana (Pulp Bytes Press, 2024)
  • Pulp Bytes (Scout Comics, 2022)
  • The Covidiot Files (2021)
  • The Family (2019)
  • The Shipwreck of Captain MacNamara(2018)
  • Elroy’s Big Adventure (2018)
  • The Android’s Bewildering Conflict (2017)
  • Odd Conversations (2016)

Awards and Recognition
  • American Illustration 43 – Chosen Winner – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • Illustration West 62 – Silver – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • American Illustration 42 – Selected Winner – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • Illustration West 61 – Selected Image – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • American Illustration 41 – Selected Winner – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • Illustration West 60 – 3 Selected Images – Graphic Novels/Comics – “Pulp Bytes”
  • 75th Annual NCS Reuben Divisional – Nominee – Advertising/Package Illustration
  • 3×3 International Illustration Show No.18 – Merit Winner – 2021 – Comics/Cartoons/Sequential
  • American Illustration 40 – Selected Winner – “The Covidiot Files”
  • Illustration West 59 – Bronze – Cartoons – “The Covidiot Files”
  • Illustration West 59 – Honorable Mention – Cartoons – “The Covidiot Files”
  • American Illustration 39 – Chosen Winner – Book Illustration – “The Family”
  • Artist Opportunity Grant – FY2019 – Delaware Division of the Arts
Clients
  • Abita Brewing Company
  • American Homebrewers Association
  • Aramark
  • Bayheads Brewing Company
  • Hey Poor Player
  • Jersey Plate Art
  • Niki Red Skateboard Wheels
  • Octane Press
  • Our Death Records
  • Panic State Records
  • Paper + Plastick Records
  • Rainbow Records
  • Remind Insoles
  • Saint Banana
  • San Antonio Current
  • Scout Comics
  • Snubbed Records
  • Thrasher Magazine
  • Toyota
  • Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market
  • Wilmington Brew Works
  • Zymurgy Magazine