‘The real deal’: young UK graphic artist nominated for five ‘comic book Oscars’

Unflinchingly depicting her battles with depression, Zoe Thorogood, a 24-year-old from Bradford, has scooped most nominations for this week's Eisner Awards

She's young, she's talented, and she's being heralded as a future star of her industry - and yet you have probably never heard of her.

But this week 24-year-old Zoe Thorogood from Bradford will head to San Diego to the comic books equivalent of the Oscars - the Eisner Awards. She is nominated in five categories, more than any of the other seasoned professionals in her sector.