 In 1984 Ridgway became a full-time professional, broadening his employment to include "2000 AD", Guttenberghus, Marvel Comics and DC Comics.Ridgway's full-colour work is immediately distinctive for its unusual realism coupled with a delicate, sketchy pencil line, the two combining to give a slightly old-fashioned look influenced strongly by classic British artist Frank Hampson.This has made him ideal for illustrating strips such as the 1960s set "Summer Magic" and Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five", but it is also a look that lends itself well to large-scale science fiction such as "Babylon 5".