Si Spurrier began writing comics professionally in 2001, writing extensively for 2000AD (Judge Dredd, Harry Kipling, Lobster Random, The Simping Detective). Following the publication of his creator-owned series, Gutsville, Spurrier began to write for Marvel Comics (Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider, X-Force). He has also written a number of novels, including his creator-owned Contract and A Serpent Uncoiled.