Brian Wood (born 1972) is an American writer, illustrator, and graphic designer.
He is known primarily as a comic book creator, and has also written for television and video games.
Early in his comics career, Wood held a day job for several years as a staff designer for Rockstar Games, designing for video game franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Midnight Club, Max Payne, Smuggler's Run, and Manhunt.
He created covers for Warren Ellis's Global Frequency and his own DMZ, among others.
Wood's illustrations have appeared in short films for Nike.Wood was born in Essex Junction, Vermont.
He relocated to New York City in 1991 and graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1997.