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Tony Weaver Jr. | |
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| Born | |
| Education | Elon University |
| Known for | Weird Enough Productions |
| Notable work | Weirdo |
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| Years active | 12 |
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| Display name | Tony Weaver Jr. |
| Years active | 13 |
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| Last updated: August 2026 | |
| Website | www |
Tony Weaver, Jr. is an American cartoonist who is mainly known for his graphic novel Weirdo.
Early life
[edit]Weaver is from Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2] He has a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Elon University in Elon, North Carolina.[1]
Career
[edit]Weaver was included in Forbes's 2018 30 Under 30, making him the first comic writer to be named on it.[1][3]
In 2024, Weaver Jr. released his graphic novel memoir Weirdo. The book was inspired by his childhood experiences, and was made to help black children going through similar experiences he did. For the book, he visited his parents and locked himself in his childhood bedroom in an attempt to "visit [himself as a] kid again". He was trying to go from "[a] fully actualized adult to [a] scared, vulnerable and lonely child".[4][3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Snowball Earth | Nishimura (voice) | English dub[5] |
| 2026 | The Ghost in the Shell | Saito (voice) | English dub[6][5] |
Bibliography
[edit]- Weaver Jr., Tony (17 September 2024). Weirdo. Illustrated by Jes Wibowo and Cin Wibowo. First Second Books. ISBN 9781250772879.
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award/Honor | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Weirdo | Included | [7] |
| 2025 | Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids | Weirdo | Finalist | [8][9] |
| Harvey Award for Best Children's Book | Weirdo | Finalist | [10] | |
| 2024 | Publishers Weekly Best Middle Grade Books of the Year | Weirdo | Included | [11] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Tony Weaver". Forbes 30 Under 30. Forbes. 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ Hale, James (May 3, 2023). "Creators on the Rise: Tony Weaver Jr. wants to change the world, one manga at a time". Tubefilter. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- 1 2 L. Underwood, Keith (5 March 2025). "How Tony Weaver Jr. Turned His 'Weirdo' Story Into a Movement—and a Must-Read Bestseller". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ Buckingham, Danielle (18 September 2024). "Tony Weaver Jr.'s "Weirdo" is a blueprint for loving Black children". Reason (magazine).
- 1 2 Carter, Justin (29 July 2026). "'Ghost in the Shell' Actor Tony Weaver, Jr. Is Happy to Be Here". Gizmodo. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Mateo, Alex (22 June 2026). "New Ghost in the Shell Anime Reveals English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ Milburn, Rachel (2026-02-12). "2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". The Hub. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Zalben, Alex (2025-07-26). "Eisner Awards 2025: See The Full Winners List". Comic Book Club. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ Powell, Nancy (2025-07-26). "SDCC '25: For Tony Weaver Jr., an Eisner nom is a win for mental health". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Harvey Awards Unveil 2025 Nominees". www.harveyawards.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Best Books 2024: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-08-01.