Projects

Throughout my time at Blizzard I dedicated myself to “leveling up” my writing skills. I edited game scripts, wrote dialogue for some of the games (including almost all dungeon boss lines for WoW: Burning Crusade and WoW: Wrath of the Lich King), wrote voice over for game trailers, and penned several short stories. In 2009 my Warcraft graphic novel in partnership with DC/Wildstorm, entitled Ashbringer, hit #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List.

A few years later, another Warcraft graphic novel I wrote, Pearl of Pandaria, hit #3 on the list. To stay abreast of my past works, browse through the samples below, and follow the links to purchase.

14th October 2025

World of WarCraft: How to Draw Heroes & Villains

Written by: M. Neilson
Cover by: S. Dider
Art by: Various
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Page count: 192

Now you can learn how to draw legendary characters from across the game’s history with this comprehensive guide featuring detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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23rd July 2024

The Art of Diablo: Volume II

Written by: M. Neilson
Cover by: G. Brom
Art by: Various
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Page count: 253

In Sanctuary, a new age of terror is unleashed…Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo franchise was growing with a monstrous new slate; Diablo II - Resurrected, Diablo - Immortal, as well as the blood-chilling Diablo IV.

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15th November 2022

Auroboros: Under the Sun

Written by: M. Neilson
Story by: C. Metzen
Art by: É. Kárpáti
Publisher: Warchief Gaming LLC
Page count: 320

A group of cynical, hard-bit mercenaries runs afoul of Lawbrand’s authorities after a simple job goes belly-up.

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25th January 2022

Forging Worlds: Stories Behind the Art of Blizzard Entertainment

Written by: M. Neilson
Art by: Various
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Page count: 328

Get a glimpse behind the curtain at how art has evolved at Blizzard and meet some of the artists who’ve shaped Blizzard’s style and range to what it is today.

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8th December 2020

The Art of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Titan Books
Page count: 312

The Crash Bandicoot series has remained a beloved staple of platform gaming ever since the first game's release in 1996.

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2nd December 2020

Skiptracer: Singularity

Series: Skiptracer (Book 3)
Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Aethon Books
Page count: 274

Jorn Freyul, the astonishingly gifted child he is tasked with protecting, has been targeted by an unknown, malicious entity described by the boy as a god… one intent on destroying all life.

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21st July 2020

The Art of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy

Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Page count: 240

The Art of Spyro is a meticulously crafted compendium filled with in-depth behind-the-scenes content, insightful quotes from top illustrators in the industry...

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21st April 2020

Skiptracer: The Fold

Series: Skiptracer (Book 2)
Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Aethon Books
Page count: 278

Skiptracer Blake Hartley has formed a tenuous alliance with the alien Sekkha on what should be an easy job - escort a young boy named Jorn Freyul to their client. That's it.

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1st March 2019

Ridgerunners

Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Future House Publishing
Page count: 208

Aladhra doesn’t run from anyone, not even the Collective. On the outskirts of earth’s solar system, rule number one is to stay out of the Collective’s way. They are ruthless, and powerful, and rule with an iron fist. They have no patience for Ridgerunners—the pirates and smugglers who thrive on the edges of their reach.

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3rd November 2017

Call of Duty WWII: Field Manual

Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Insight Editions
Page count: 112

A wholly immersive in-world take on the blockbuster Call of Duty® series.

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10th October 2017

Overwatch: Anthology

Written by: Various
Cover by: M. Montlló
Interiors by: Various
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page count: 144

From Soldier 76 to Ana, Tracer to Symmetra, discover the history behind Overwatch's heroes. How did Bastion become part of the team? Why did Ana Amari disappear?

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19th August 2016

The Turning

Series: The Turning (Part 1)
Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Page count: 438

Years ago Brandon Frye was bitten, cursed to transform into a primal killing machine under the light of the full moon… until he met Celine, who introduced him to experimental pills meant to suppress the turning.

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14th June 2016

Lost and Found: An Autobiography About Discovering Family

Written by: M. Neilson
Publisher: Riverdale Avenue Books
Page count: 330

Lost and Found, the autobiography of N.Y. Times best-selling author Micky Neilson, a 20 year-veteran of the World of Warcraft franchise, is The Glass Castle meets Of Dice and Men.

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13th November 2007

The Starcraft Archive: An Anthology

Written by: Various
Art by: G. Rane
Publisher: Gallery Books
Page count: 736
Published: November 13, 2007

The city sprawled beneath Mike’s feet like an overturned bucket of jade cockroaches. From the dizzying height of Handy Anderson’s office, he could almost see the horizon between the taller buildings. The city reached that far, forming a jagged, spiked tear along the edge of the world.

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