Hyman takes inspiration from the work of 20th century American realists and European symbolists, but also from noir movies and popular art.

[1] He also adapts novels including those by John Dos Passos, Joseph Conrad and James Ellroy.

[2] In April 2017, Hyman, who moved to France in 1985 and lives outside of Paris, was appointed Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture, Audrey Azoulay.

[3] Hyman is the grandson of Shirley Jackson and his adaptation of her short story won "Best Adult Graphic Novel" at Solliès Comics Festival in 2017.

[5] He studied Literature and Fine Art at the Buxton School in Williamstown, Massachusetts, then at Wesleyan University.