After graduating from Yale with a degree in English, Barry Lyga worked in the comic book industry for ten years. During those years, he was a spokesperson for the industry in general, quoted in countless newspaper and magazine articles, as well as appearing on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." He co-wrote a book on incorporating comic books and graphic novels into school libraries and has spoken on the topic at regional and national conferences.

Barry is the author of four novels, including his debut, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl. He lives and writes in New York City. He has a comic book collection that is way too big.