Max Bertolini

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With over 30 years of experience in the publishing and multimedia fields, I specialize in illustration and concept art.

About

With over 30 years of experience in the publishing and multimedia fields, I specialize in illustration and concept art. I thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality creative work that resonates with audiences.

Throughout my career, I have worked on various projects, including video games and editorial illustrations. My diverse skills allow me to adapt and explore new styles, continually pushing my creative boundaries.

2005 HUGO award nomination as best artist for “Megara” Cover for “Fantasy and Science-fiction Magazine”

“Heavy Metal Magazine” : cover artist

“The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction”, cover artist

Cover Artist at Black Libray, Games Workshop imprint: “Blood Bowl”, “Slaine”, “Hour of the Daemon”

Games Workshop:
Illustrator of all the cards for “Talisman”, the tabletop roleplaying game.

Fantasy Flight Games:
Card artist for “Call of Cthulhu” card game.

Image Comics:
Interior and cover artist for “Second Chances” graphic novel.

Dark Horse Comics:
Interior artist for “The Witcher III” comic book adaptation of the AAA rated video game.

Former Lead artist at MSquaredApplications
For the massive multiplayer online rolepalying game “Fantasy Vengeance” for Android devices.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Government

Projects · 6

Concept for "Nathan Never" comic book, published by sergio Bonelli Editore illustrator

  • Comic Illustrator
  • Concept Artist

CONCEPT ART for the comic book "NATHAN NEVER" published by Sergio Bonelli Editore illustrator

  • Character Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Illustrator

CONCEPT ART for the comic book "NATHAN NEVER" published by Sergio Bonelli Editore illustrator

  • Concept Artist

Work experience· 12 roles

Interior and cover artist · Antarctic PressJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Cover and interior artist for the comic series "The Cryptid Corps"

"Second Chances" graphic novel. Cover and interior artist · Image ComicsAug 2021 – Mar 2022 · 8 mos
Institutional Artist · Ministry of Interior, Italy GovernmentMay 2020 – Jul 2020 · 3 mos

Created artistic works for various government publications.

Interior Artist · CD Projekt RED, Dark HorseMay 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Cover artist for "The Lost Fleet" · Titan ComicsJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos
Lead Artist, Concept Artist, Character Designer · M2Squared ApplicationsApr 2015 – May 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Cover Artist · Games WorkshopJun 2012 – Dec 2012 · 7 mos
Illustrator · Fantasy Flight GamesFeb 2011 – May 2011 · 4 mos

Education

Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature · University of Studies - Milan2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Hugo Award Nominee2004 – 2026

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