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Joe Kelly (comics)
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Joseph "Joe" Kelly is an American
comic book
writer, penciler and editor
who has written such titles as Deadpool, Uncanny X-Men
, Action Comics
, and JLA
. As part of the comics creator group Man of Action, Kelly is one of the creators of the animated series Ben 10
.
, where he was recruited into Marvel Comics
' editor James Felder
's Stan-hattan Project
, a program that trained potential comic book writers at the university. Kelly's first published work for Marvel was 1996's 2099: World of Tomorrow
#1-8 and Marvel Fanfare
vol.2 #2-3.
In 1997, Kelly began his first monthly assignment, Deadpool
, initially pencilled by Ed McGuinness
. The title was immediately well received by fans and critics. At one point it was due to be cancelled with #25, but a write-in and Internet campaign by fans led Marvel to reverse their decision. Kelly left the title with #33 in 1999. In 1997, Kelly also became the writer of Daredevil
, on which he was accompanied by well-known Daredevil artist Gene Colan
.
At around the same time he produced a Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual with artist Bernard Chang
which pitted the two characters against each other and was generally well received. Kelly left Daredevil with #375 in 1998.
Kelly's next major Marvel assignment was in late 1997, at the company's then bestselling title, X-Men
, where he worked with penciller Carlos Pacheco
. However, Kelly's stint on the title, and his friend Steven T. Seagle
's run on sister title Uncanny X-Men
, was cut short when the creators quit, blaming constant editorial interference. Kelly's last issue was #85 in 1999.
Kelly then began to work for Marvel's competitor DC Comics
, specifically their Action Comics
title starring Superman
with #760 in October 1999. He stayed on the title for almost five years (up until #813, May 2004), working mainly with penciler Pasqual Ferry
.
During this run he authored What's so funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?
in Action Comics #775, which introduced The Elite
(an Authority-like team of anti-heroes) and their leader Manchester Black
. That issue was called "the single best issue of a comic book written in the year 2001" by Wizard Magazine
.
In December 2000, Kelly had a short stint as writer on the Superboy comic (#83-93), again mostly working with his Action Comics collaborator Ferry.
In 2002 he began a long run on DC's JLA
(#61-93) comic book with penciller Doug Mahnke
. After their run on that title finished the same creative team launched a twelve-issue limited series Justice League Elite
featuring some of the characters from Action Comics #775.
Also in 2002, DC published Green Lantern
: Legacy - The Last Will & Testament of Hal Jordan a hardcover graphic novel
by Kelly and artists Brent Anderson
and Bill Sienkiewicz
, which looked back at the life and career of Hal Jordan
, who at that point was the Spectre
.
Kelly has three creator-owned
works: Steampunk
, pencilled by Chris Bachalo
and published by DC through Wildstorm's Cliffhanger
imprint in 2000 (a second part, Drama Obscura, brought closure to the story, but Kelly has said he intends to eventually continue the book); M. REX
with penciller Duncan Rouleau
, which was published by the now-defunct Avalon Studios (it was cancelled after two issues); and Ballast, with penciller Ilya, a one-shot published by Active Images
.
In 2004 he collaborated with artist Ariel Olivetti
on a Space Ghost series, published by DC, which depicted the character with a serious space opera
tone and, for the first time, revealed his origins. Next up is a similar mini-series, this time starring Jonny Quest
.
Kelly is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators (along with Joe Casey
, Duncan Rouleau
, Steven T. Seagle
), who created the series Ben 10
, currently airing on Cartoon Network
.
Kelly completed a run on DC's Supergirl
. He has been announced to write a story for Amazing Spider-Man sometime this year. He also has a couple of series starting with Image Comics
, Four Eyes
and I Kill Giants
, as well as a graphic novel
Douglas Fredericks and the House of They.
Kelly wrote the new Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes episode "My Neighbour Was A Skrull" featuring the Skrulls, as well as the series premiere of Chaotic
, a new animated series based on the trading card game.
In 2007, he taught a course in graphic novel writing at the Tisch School of the Arts
at New York University
.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
writer, penciler and editor
Comic book creator
A comic book creator is someone who creates a comic book or graphic novel.The production of a comic book by one of the major comic book companies in the U.S...
who has written such titles as Deadpool, Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men, first published as The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series for the X-Men franchise. It is the mainstream continuity featuring the adventures of the eponymous group of mutant superheroes...
, Action Comics
Action Comics
Action Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
, and JLA
JLA (comic book)
JLA was a monthly comic book published by DC Comics from January 1997 to April 2006 featuring the Justice League.-Publication history:The low sales of the various Justice League spinoff books by the mid-1990s prompted DC to revamp the League as a single team on a single title...
. As part of the comics creator group Man of Action, Kelly is one of the creators of the animated series Ben 10
Ben 10
The Omnitrix was originally created by a Galvan named Azmuth. The Omnitrix was intended to allow beings to experience life as other species in order to bring understanding and foster peace in the universe....
.
Career
Joey Kelly studied at New York UniversityNew York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, where he was recruited into Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
' editor James Felder
James Felder
James Felder is a comic book editor and cartoon writer best known for his work editing Daredevil and writing for the series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Chaotic.-Biography:...
's Stan-hattan Project
Stan-hattan Project
The Stan-hattan Project was a writing workshop conducted as a joint venture by Marvel Comics and New York University 's Department of Dramatic Writing between 1995 and 1996....
, a program that trained potential comic book writers at the university. Kelly's first published work for Marvel was 1996's 2099: World of Tomorrow
2099: World of Tomorrow
2099: World of Tomorrow was a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series continued incomplete storylines after all the other Marvel 2099 titles had been cancelled. This included X-Men 2099, Spider-Man 2099, X-Nation 2099, Hulk 2099, Doom 2099 and the Fantastic Four 2099.-Plot:There...
#1-8 and Marvel Fanfare
Marvel Fanfare
Marvel Fanfare is the title of two comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Both versions of Marvel Fanfare were anthology, showcase titles featuring a variety of characters from the Marvel universe.-Volume One:...
vol.2 #2-3.
In 1997, Kelly began his first monthly assignment, Deadpool
Deadpool (comics)
Deadpool is a fictional character, a mercenary and anti-hero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson) is a fictional character, a mercenary and...
, initially pencilled by Ed McGuinness
Ed McGuinness
Edward "Ed" McGuinness is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on books such as Superman, Superman/Batman, Deadpool, and Hulk...
. The title was immediately well received by fans and critics. At one point it was due to be cancelled with #25, but a write-in and Internet campaign by fans led Marvel to reverse their decision. Kelly left the title with #33 in 1999. In 1997, Kelly also became the writer of Daredevil
Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
, on which he was accompanied by well-known Daredevil artist Gene Colan
Gene Colan
Eugene Jules "Gene" Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series, Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series...
.
At around the same time he produced a Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual with artist Bernard Chang
Bernard Chang
Bernard Chang is an Asian American artist/designer best known for his work in the comic book industry and entertainment design.-Career:...
which pitted the two characters against each other and was generally well received. Kelly left Daredevil with #375 in 1998.
Kelly's next major Marvel assignment was in late 1997, at the company's then bestselling title, X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
, where he worked with penciller Carlos Pacheco
Carlos Pacheco
Carlos Pacheco is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller. Pacheco was born in San Roque, Cádiz. He is best known in the United States for his work on titles such as Avengers Forever, X-Men and Green Lantern...
. However, Kelly's stint on the title, and his friend Steven T. Seagle
Steven T. Seagle
Steven T. Seagle is an American writer who works in the comic book, television, film, live theater, video game, and animation, industries....
's run on sister title Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men, first published as The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series for the X-Men franchise. It is the mainstream continuity featuring the adventures of the eponymous group of mutant superheroes...
, was cut short when the creators quit, blaming constant editorial interference. Kelly's last issue was #85 in 1999.
Kelly then began to work for Marvel's competitor DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
, specifically their Action Comics
Action Comics
Action Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
title starring Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
with #760 in October 1999. He stayed on the title for almost five years (up until #813, May 2004), working mainly with penciler Pasqual Ferry
Pasqual Ferry
Pasqual Ferry is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller-Biography:...
.
During this run he authored What's so funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?
What's so funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?
"What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?" is a story that appeared in Action Comics #775 as published by DC Comics in March 2001....
in Action Comics #775, which introduced The Elite
The Elite
The Elite is a team of super-powered anti-heroes appearing in stories published by DC Comics. The team took early influences from The Authority....
(an Authority-like team of anti-heroes) and their leader Manchester Black
Manchester Black
Manchester Black is a fictional character, and an antihero in the DC Comics universe. He was created by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke in Action Comics #775, .-Fictional character biography:...
. That issue was called "the single best issue of a comic book written in the year 2001" by Wizard Magazine
Wizard (magazine)
Wizard or Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture was a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment from July 1991 to January 2011...
.
In December 2000, Kelly had a short stint as writer on the Superboy comic (#83-93), again mostly working with his Action Comics collaborator Ferry.
In 2002 he began a long run on DC's JLA
JLA (comic book)
JLA was a monthly comic book published by DC Comics from January 1997 to April 2006 featuring the Justice League.-Publication history:The low sales of the various Justice League spinoff books by the mid-1990s prompted DC to revamp the League as a single team on a single title...
(#61-93) comic book with penciller Doug Mahnke
Doug Mahnke
Douglas "Doug" Mahnke is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Mahnke's first prominent work was for The Mask, and he has since worked for DC Comics on JLA, Batman with writer Judd Winick, and Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein with Grant Morrison...
. After their run on that title finished the same creative team launched a twelve-issue limited series Justice League Elite
Justice League Elite
Justice League Elite was a twelve-issue comic book limited series published monthly by DC Comics in 2004 and 2005. The title was created by writer Joe Kelly and penciller Doug Mahnke....
featuring some of the characters from Action Comics #775.
Also in 2002, DC published Green Lantern
Green Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
: Legacy - The Last Will & Testament of Hal Jordan a hardcover graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
by Kelly and artists Brent Anderson
Brent Anderson
Brent Anderson is an American comic book artist known for his work on X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills and the comic book series Astro City.- Early life :...
and Bill Sienkiewicz
Bill Sienkiewicz
Boleslav Felix Robert "Bill" Sienkiewicz [pronounced sin-KEV-itch] is an Eisner Award-winning American artist and writer best known for his comic book work, primarily for Marvel Comics' The New Mutants and Elektra: Assassin...
, which looked back at the life and career of Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan
Harold "Hal" Jordan is a DC Comics superhero known as Green Lantern, the first human shown to join the Green Lantern Corps and a founding member of the Justice League of America. Jordan is the second DC Comics character to adopt the Green Lantern moniker...
, who at that point was the Spectre
Spectre (comics)
The Spectre is a fictional character and superhero who has appeared in numerous comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a next issue ad in More Fun Comics #51 and received his first story the following month, #52...
.
Kelly has three creator-owned
Creator ownership
Creator ownership is an arrangement in which the creator or creators of a work of fiction retain full ownership of the material, regardless of whether it is self-published or by a corporate publisher. In some fields of publishing, such as fiction writing, creator ownership is a standard arrangement...
works: Steampunk
Steampunk (comics)
Steampunk was a steampunk/fantasypunk comic book series by artist Chris Bachalo and writer Joe Kelly, published by Wildstorm Comics' Cliffhanger imprint.-Publication history:...
, pencilled by Chris Bachalo
Chris Bachalo
Chris Bachalo is an American comic book illustrator known for his quirky, cartoon-like style. He became well known for stints on DC Comics’ Shade, the Changing Man and Neil Gaiman's two Death series...
and published by DC through Wildstorm's Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (comics)
Cliffhanger was an imprint of Wildstorm, publishing creator-owned comic books. It was founded in 1998 by Joe Madureira, J. Scott Campbell and Humberto Ramos, when Wildstorm was still part of Image Comics ....
imprint in 2000 (a second part, Drama Obscura, brought closure to the story, but Kelly has said he intends to eventually continue the book); M. REX
M. rex
M. rex may refer to:* Megalopanax rex, a flowering plant species endemic to Cuba* Meriones rex, the king jird, a rodent species found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen* Mylomys rex, the Ethiopian mylomys, a rodent species found only in Ethiopia...
with penciller Duncan Rouleau
Duncan Rouleau
Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and...
, which was published by the now-defunct Avalon Studios (it was cancelled after two issues); and Ballast, with penciller Ilya, a one-shot published by Active Images
Active Images
Active Images is a publisher of fonts and comic books based in the United States.Founded by Richard Starkings the company publishes fonts which are used by their commercial comic book lettering division Comicraft and comic books featuring the character Hip Flask....
.
In 2004 he collaborated with artist Ariel Olivetti
Ariel Olivetti
Ariel Olivetti is an Argentine comic book penciller best known for his work on American comic book titles such as Daredevil, X-Man, Space Ghost and Punisher War Journal.-Career:...
on a Space Ghost series, published by DC, which depicted the character with a serious space opera
Space opera
Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in outer space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing advanced technologies and abilities. The term has no relation to music and it is analogous to "soap...
tone and, for the first time, revealed his origins. Next up is a similar mini-series, this time starring Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest is a media franchise that revolves around a boy named Jonny Quest who accompanies his father on extraordinary adventures. The franchise started with a 1964-65 television series and has come to include two subsequent television series, two television films, and a video game.-1964–1965...
.
Kelly is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators (along with Joe Casey
Joe Casey
Joe Casey is an American comic book writer. He has worked on titles such as Wildcats 3.0, Uncanny X-Men, The Intimates, Adventures of Superman, and G.I. Joe: America's Elite, among others.-Biography:...
, Duncan Rouleau
Duncan Rouleau
Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and...
, Steven T. Seagle
Steven T. Seagle
Steven T. Seagle is an American writer who works in the comic book, television, film, live theater, video game, and animation, industries....
), who created the series Ben 10
Ben 10
The Omnitrix was originally created by a Galvan named Azmuth. The Omnitrix was intended to allow beings to experience life as other species in order to bring understanding and foster peace in the universe....
, currently airing on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
.
Kelly completed a run on DC's Supergirl
Supergirl
Supergirl is a female counterpart to the DC Comics Superman. As his cousin, she shares his super powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959. She first appeared in the Action Comics comic book series and later branched out...
. He has been announced to write a story for Amazing Spider-Man sometime this year. He also has a couple of series starting with Image Comics
Image Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
, Four Eyes
Four Eyes
Four Eyes is an American comic book series published by Image Comics beginning in 2008. The comic was created by writer Joe Kelly and artist Max Fiumara and chronicles a revenge story Brooklyn, NYC....
and I Kill Giants
I Kill Giants
I Kill Giants is an American comic book limited series published by Image Comics beginning in 2008. The comic was created by writer Joe Kelly and artist J. M...
, as well as a graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
Douglas Fredericks and the House of They.
Kelly wrote the new Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes episode "My Neighbour Was A Skrull" featuring the Skrulls, as well as the series premiere of Chaotic
Chaotic (TV series)
Chaotic is an American-Canadian animated fantasy television series produced by 4Kids Entertainment and animated by Bardel Entertainment. It is based on the Danish trading card game of the same name. Much of the plot is based on the original storyline of the Danish trading card game.-Premise:Chaotic...
, a new animated series based on the trading card game.
In 2007, he taught a course in graphic novel writing at the Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
Marvel Comics
Titles published by MarvelMarvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
include:
- Fantastic Four 2099Fantastic Four 2099Fantastic Four 2099 was a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the Fantastic Four in the alternate future of Marvel 2099...
#5: "Strange Tidings" (with Karl KeselKarl KeselKarl Kesel is an American comics writer and inker whose works have primarily been under contract for DC Comics...
and Matt RyanMatt RyanMatt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, 1996) - Over the EdgeMarvel EdgeMarvel Edge was a short-lived Marvel Comics imprint lasting from 1995 to 1996, right before the Onslaught Saga. Some of Marvel's "edgier" titles were moved into the Marvel Edge imprint. These included titles featuring such characters as Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, the Hulk, Nick Fury,...
#10: "The Politics of Infamy" (with Stephen JB Jones, 1996) - 2099: World of Tomorrow2099: World of Tomorrow2099: World of Tomorrow was a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series continued incomplete storylines after all the other Marvel 2099 titles had been cancelled. This included X-Men 2099, Spider-Man 2099, X-Nation 2099, Hulk 2099, Doom 2099 and the Fantastic Four 2099.-Plot:There...
#1-8 (with Ben RaabBen RaabBenjamin "Ben" Raab is a comic book writer and editor. He has written stories for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, WildStorm, Moonstone Books, Malibu Comics, Harris Publications and Ludovico Technique LLC.-Biography:...
, Pasqual FerryPasqual FerryPasqual Ferry is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller-Biography:...
, Jason ArmstrongJason ArmstrongJason Armstrong is a character at HBO drama Oz played by actor Timothy L. Brown.-Character Overview:A tall, muscular guard, he is one of the favorites of both Warden Leo Glynn and Unit Manager Tim McManus...
, David Brewer, Karl MolineKarl MolineKarl Moline is a comic book artist and the co-creator of Fray. He provided the artwork for Fray, as well as the associated Fray-centric story in Tales of the Slayers and the Fray storyline in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight: "Time of Your Life". He also pencilled the Willow one shot named...
and Yancey Labat, 1996-1997) - Marvel FanfareMarvel FanfareMarvel Fanfare is the title of two comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Both versions of Marvel Fanfare were anthology, showcase titles featuring a variety of characters from the Marvel universe.-Volume One:...
#2-3: "Instinct" (with Pop MhanPop Mhan-Biography:Pop Mhan was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and immigrated to the United States at the age of three. He joined Wildstorm Productions in San Diego and studied sequential art under Jim Lee...
, 1996) - DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
:- "Aftermath" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #358, 1996)
- "A Question of Trust" (with Cary NordCary NordCary Nord is an artist noted for his work in comic books. He started his career with a letter and some original artwork sent into the editors of Marvel Comics's Marvel Comics Presents. They were so impressed, he was awarded with a professional job penciling a Shang Chi serial. He eventually became...
, in #365, 1997) - "A Time to Say Farewell" (with Gene ColanGene ColanEugene Jules "Gene" Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series, Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series...
, in #-1, 1997) - "Prison without Walls" (with Gene Colan, in #366, 1997)
- "Cruel & Unusual Punishments" (with Gene Colan, in #367, 1997)
- "Widow's Kiss" (with Gene Colan and Ariel OlivettiAriel OlivettiAriel Olivetti is an Argentine comic book penciller best known for his work on American comic book titles such as Daredevil, X-Man, Space Ghost and Punisher War Journal.-Career:...
, in #368-370, 1997) - "Fallout" (with Ariel Olivetti, in #371, 1998)
- "Devil and the Demon" (with Ariel Olivetti, in #372, 1998)
- "Weight of the World" (with Ben Raab and Richie Acosta, in #373, 1998)
- "So Little Time to Save the World" (with Jonathan Barron and Ariel Olivetti, in #374, 1998)
- "With a Little Help from My Friends" (with Chris ClaremontChris ClaremontChris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
and various artists, in #375, 1998)
- What If...?What If (comics)What If, sometimes rendered as What If...?, is the title of several comic book series published by Marvel Comics, exploring "the road not traveled" by its various characters...
:- "The Man, The Monster" (with Nelson DeCastroNelson DeCastroNelson Faro DeCastro, known professionally as Nelson , is an American comic book artist known for his airbrushed cover art, and his interior penciling, inking and coloring work. He is also a writer and teacher...
, in #91, 1996) - "...I'll Be Your Best Friend!" (with James DalyJames DalyJames Daly was an American theater, film and television actor born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, who is perhaps best-known for his role as Dr...
, in #92, 1996)
- "The Man, The Monster" (with Nelson DeCastro
- X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
:- WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
Annual '96: "The Golden Temple" (with Tommy Lee EdwardsTommy Lee EdwardsTommy Lee Edwards is an American illustrator. Edwards' varied portfolio includes works created in the realm of comics, video-games, books, advertising, film, and animation.-Career:...
, 1996) - JuggernautJuggernaut (comics)The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
: "A Night in Spite" (with Duncan RouleauDuncan RouleauDuncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and is a part of the Man of Action collective of creators Duncan Rouleau is an American comic book writer and artist, and...
, one-shot, 1997) - X-Men v2:
- X-Men: Zero Tolerance (tpb, 320 pages, 2000, ISBN 0-7851-0738-X) collects:
- "Homecoming" (with Carlos PachecoCarlos PachecoCarlos Pacheco is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller. Pacheco was born in San Roque, Cádiz. He is best known in the United States for his work on titles such as Avengers Forever, X-Men and Green Lantern...
, in #70, 1997)
- "Homecoming" (with Carlos Pacheco
- "A House in Order" (with Carlos Pacheco, in #71, 1998)
- "Life Lessons" (with Carlos Pacheco, in #72, 1998)
- "The Elements within Us" (with Joe CaseyJoe CaseyJoe Casey is an American comic book writer. He has worked on titles such as Wildcats 3.0, Uncanny X-Men, The Intimates, Adventures of Superman, and G.I. Joe: America's Elite, among others.-Biography:...
and Jeff JohnsonJeff Johnson (comics)Jeffrey "Jeff" Johnson is an American comic book artist.He is best known for his work with writer Gerard Jones on Marvel Comics' Wonder Man and Malibu Comics' Solitaire and with writer Chuck Dixon on Crossgen's Way of the Rat though he has also pencilled many other titles in his long career in...
, in #73, 1998) - "Rituals" (with Carlos Pacheco, in #74, 1998)
- "Anatomy of a Monster" (with German Garcia, in #75, 1998)
- "A Boykie and His Dinges" (with Mat Broome, in #76, 1998)
- "Stormfront" (with German Garcia, in #77-78, 1998)
- "Little Morlock Lost" (with German Garcia, in #79, 1998)
- "Children of the Atom, Part Two" (with Brandon PetersonBrandon PetersonBrandon Peterson is an American comic book writer and artist. Born and raised in Wisconsin on October 14, 1969. Brandon Peterson is known for his hyper detailed artwork and intricate line work...
, in #80, 1998) - "Jack of Hearts, Queen of Death!" (with Adam KubertAdam KubertAdam Kubert is an American comic book artist known for his work for publishers such as Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and DC Comics, including work on Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Superman and Ghost Rider.Kubert has established himself as one...
, in #81, 1998) - "The Hunt for Xavier, Parts Two, Four & Six" (with Adam Kubert and Pasqual Ferry, in #82-84, 1998-1999)
- Magneto: Rogue Nation (tpb, 192 pages, 2002, ISBN 0-7851-0834-3) collects:
- "A Tale of Two Mutants" (with Alan DavisAlan DavisAlan Davis is an English writer and artist of comic books, known for his work on titles such as Captain Britain, The Uncanny X-Men, ClanDestine, Excalibur, JLA: The Nail and JLA: Another Nail.-UK work:...
, in #85, 1999)
- "A Tale of Two Mutants" (with Alan Davis
- X-Men: Zero Tolerance (tpb, 320 pages, 2000, ISBN 0-7851-0738-X) collects:
- DeadpoolDeadpool (comics)Deadpool is a fictional character, a mercenary and anti-hero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson) is a fictional character, a mercenary and...
(with Ed McGuinnessEd McGuinnessEdward "Ed" McGuinness is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on books such as Superman, Superman/Batman, Deadpool, and Hulk...
, Shannon DentonShannon DentonShannon Eric Denton is a veteran storyteller and artist with credits at Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Jerry Bruckheimer Films, NBC, Disney, Sony, ToyBiz, Marvel Entertainment, Fox Kids, Paramount, CBS, Dimension Films, DC Comics and Nickelodeon.-Biography:...
, Aaron LoprestiAaron LoprestiAaron Lopresti is an American comic book artist who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image Comics.-Career:Lopresti first published work of note was the Malibu Comics title Sludge, in 1993...
, Bernard ChangBernard ChangBernard Chang is an Asian American artist/designer best known for his work in the comic book industry and entertainment design.-Career:...
, Pete WoodsPete WoodsPeter "Pete" Woods is a comic book artist, illustrator and penciller. He is best known for his work on titles such as Backlash, Deadpool, Robin, Catwoman, Amazons Attack and Action Comics.-Biography:...
, Walter McDaniel, Anthony WilliamsAnthony Williams (comics)Anthony Williams is a Welsh comic book artist.-Biography:He broke into comics at Marvel UK, drawing for the series Action Force, The Real Ghostbusters and Transformers, among others...
, Steve Harris, Joe Cooper, Brian Smith, Mark Powers, David Brewer and Yancey Labat, 1997-1999) collected as:- Deadpool Classic vol.1 (includes #1, tpb, 264 pages, 2008, ISBN 0-7851-3124-8)
- Deadpool Classic vol.2 (collects #2-8, -1 and Daredevil/Deadpool Annual '97, tpb, 256 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3731-9)
- Deadpool Classic vol.3 (collects #9-17, tpb, 280 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-4244-4)
- Deadpool Classic vol.4 (collects #0, 18-25 and Deadpool/Death Annual '98, tpb, 296 pages, 2011, ISBN 0-7851-5302-0)
- Deadpool Classic vol.5 (collects #26-33 and Baby's First Deadpool Book one-shot, tpb, 272 pages, 2011, ISBN 0-7851-5519-8)
- Uncanny X-MenUncanny X-MenUncanny X-Men, first published as The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series for the X-Men franchise. It is the mainstream continuity featuring the adventures of the eponymous group of mutant superheroes...
#359: "Power Play" (with Steven T. SeagleSteven T. SeagleSteven T. Seagle is an American writer who works in the comic book, television, film, live theater, video game, and animation, industries....
, Chris BachaloChris BachaloChris Bachalo is an American comic book illustrator known for his quirky, cartoon-like style. He became well known for stints on DC Comics’ Shade, the Changing Man and Neil Gaiman's two Death series...
and Ryan BenjaminRyan BenjaminRyan Arthur Benjamin is a former American football long snapper of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
, 1998) - DeadpoolDeadpool (comics)Deadpool is a fictional character, a mercenary and anti-hero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson) is a fictional character, a mercenary and...
#900: "Pinky Swear" (with Rob LiefeldRob LiefeldRob Liefeld is an American comic book writer, illustrator, and publisher. A prominent artist in the 1990s, he has since become a controversial figure in the medium....
, 2009)
- Wolverine
- Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
:- Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #7-9: "The Bridge" (with Bart SearsBart SearsBart Whitman Sears is an American artist and author, originally from Syracuse, New York.Sears has lent his unique style and creative ideas to multiple industries, including but not limited to: Comics , Toys, and Computer Games...
and Andy Smith, 1999) - The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
:- Crime and Punisher (hc, 136 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3393-3; tpb, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3417-4) includes:
- "Death of a Wise Guy" (with Chris Bachalo, in Extra! #1, 2008)
- "Family Ties" (with Chris Bachalo, in #575-576, 2008-2009)
- "J. Jonah Jameson! I Name Thee Murderer! - A Bookie Minute Mystery" (with Barry KitsonBarry KitsonBarry Kitson is a British comics artist best known as a penciler of major superhero comic books published by Marvel and DC.-Biography:Kitson's first professional work was Spider-Man for Marvel UK...
, in #577, 2009)
- American Son (hc, 136 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3870-6; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4083-2) collects:
- "Nice Things" (with Dale EagleshamDale EagleshamDale Eaglesham is a comic book illustrator who has been working in the industry since 1986. He is best known for his work on titles like Conan, Punisher, Green Lantern, Villains United, Justice Society of America and Fantastic Four...
, in Extra! #3, 2009) - "American Son" (with Phil JimenezPhil JimenezPhil Jimenez is an American comic book writer, artist and penciller, known for his work as writer/artist on Wonder Woman from 2000 to 2003, as one of the five pencilers of the 2005-2006 miniseries Infinite Crisis, and his collaborations with writer Grant Morrison on New X-Men and The...
, Paulo Siqueira, Marco Checchetto and Stephen Segovia, in #595-599, 2009)
- "Nice Things" (with Dale Eaglesham
- Died in Your Arms Tonight (hc, 192 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-4459-5; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4485-4) includes:
- "Violent Visions" (with Max Fiumara, in #600, 2009)
- Return of the Black Cat (hc, 168 pages, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4249-5; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-3868-4) includes:
- "Long-Term Arrangement" (with Mike McKoneMike McKoneMichael "Mike" McKone is a British comic book artist.-Career:McKone's first published works for the major companies included DC Comics' Justice League of America and Justice League International for DC Comics and The Punisher War Zone for Marvel Comics...
and Adriana MeloAdriana MeloAdriana Melo is a Brazilian comic book artist and penciller who has worked on various Star Wars titles, mostly in the Star Wars: Empire series. She has also worked on DC Comics' Rose & Thorn and Birds of Prey as well as Top Cow's Witchblade and Marvel Comics's Ms. Marvel.-External links:...
, in #606-607, 2009) - "This Man, This [Expletive Deleted]" (with Eric Canete, in #611, 2010)
- "Long-Term Arrangement" (with Mike McKone
- The Gauntlet vol.1: Electro and Sandman (hc, 176 pages, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4264-9; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-3871-4) includes:
- "The Other Woman" (with J.M. Ken Niimura, in #612, 2010)
- The Gauntlet vol.2: Rhino and Mysterio (hc, 160 pages, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4265-7; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-3872-2) includes:
- "Rage of the Rhino" (with Max Fiumara, in #617, 2010)
- "The Walk" (with Javier Pulido, in #617, 2010)
- The Gauntlet vol.3: Vulture and Morbius (hc, 136 pages, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4611-3; tpb, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4612-1) includes:
- "Endangered Species" (with Max Fiumara, in #625, 2010)
- Grim Hunt (hc, 192 pages, 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4617-2; tpb, 2011, ISBN 0-7851-4618-0) collects:
- Spider-Man: Grim Hunt - The Kraven Saga (with Michael LarkMichael LarkMichael Lark is an American comics artist.Lark has provided pencils for DC Comics' Batman, Terminal City, Gotham Central and Legend of the Hawkman. His work for Marvel Comics includes The Pulse and Captain America...
, one-shot, 2010) - "Grim Hunt" (with J.M. Ken Niimura, in #647, 2010)
- Spider-Man: Grim Hunt - The Kraven Saga (with Michael Lark
- Origin of the Species (hc, 232 pages, 2011, ISBN 0-7851-4621-0; tpb, 2011, ISBN 0-7851-4622-9) includes:
- "Norah's Last Night in NYC" (with J.M. Ken Niimura, in #647, 2010)
- Crime and Punisher (hc, 136 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3393-3; tpb, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3417-4) includes:
- Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #7-9: "The Bridge" (with Bart Sears
- Heroes Reborn: The ReturnHeroes Reborn"Heroes Reborn" was a 1996-1997 crossover story arc among comic-book series published by the American company Marvel Comics. During this one-year, multi-title story arc, Marvel temporarily outsourced the production of several of its most famous comic books to the studios of its popular former...
(tpb, 288 pages, 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3748-3) includes:- Heroes Reborn: Rebel: "Wild Blue" (with Mark BagleyMark BagleyMark Bagley is an American comic book artist. He has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics on such titles as The Amazing Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, New Warriors, and Ultimate Spider-Man.- Early life and career :...
and Matt HaleyMatt HaleyMatt Haley is an American film director, art director and book illustrator artist. Currently he is the art-director of Morgan Spurlock's "Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope" feature documentary, which recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival...
, one-shot, 2000) - Heroes Reborn: Remnants "The Day the Earth Got Ill!" (with Ethan van SciverEthan Van SciverEthan Daniel Van Sciver is an American comic book artist, best known for illustrating a number of titles including Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, New X-Men, and The Flash: Rebirth...
, one-shot, 2000)
- Heroes Reborn: Rebel: "Wild Blue" (with Mark Bagley
DC Comics
Titles published by DC ComicsDC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
include:
- All-Star Comics 80-Page GiantAll Star ComicsAll Star Comics is a 1940s comic book series from All-American Publications, one of the early companies that merged with National Periodical Publications to form the modern-day DC Comics. With the exception of the first two issues, All Star Comics primarily told stories about the adventures of the...
#1: "P.O.V. A Fable" (with Duncan Rouleau, 1999) - Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page GiantSecret OriginsSecret Origins is the title of three American comic book series published by DC Comics.The title began in 1961 and for one issue, all reprints. The title Secret Origins of Super Heroes went onto a second series, also reprints, which ran for seven issues from 1973-1974...
#1: "Dreams in Smoke" (with Butch Guice, 1999) - SupermanSupermanSuperman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
:- Action ComicsAction ComicsAction Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
:- No Limits! (tpb, 208 pages, 2000, ISBN 1-5638-9699-0) includes:
- "...Never-Ending Battle..." (with German Garcia, in #760, 1999)
- "For a Thousand Years..." (with German Garcia, in #761, 2000)
- "All I Want for Christmas" (with German Garcia and Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #762, 2000)
- Endgame (tpb, 176 pages, 2000, ISBN 1-5638-9701-6) includes:
- "The End" (with Butch Guice and Kevin ConradKevin Conradframe|right|Amb. Conrad in GhanaKevin Mark Conrad, born in the United States to parents living in Papua New Guinea in 1968, is a Papua New Guinean lawyer and environmentalist...
, in Superman Y2K one-shot, 2000) - "Sacrifice for Tomorrow" (with German Garcia and Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #763, 2000)
- "The End" (with Butch Guice and Kevin Conrad
- Til Death Do Us Part (tpb, 224 pages, 2002, ISBN 1-5638-9862-4) includes:
- "Quiet After the Storm" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #764, 2000)
- "A Clown Comes to Metropolis" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #765, 2000)
- Critical Condition (tpb, 192 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-5638-9949-3) includes:
- "Metropolica" (with Pasqual Ferry, in Metropolis Secret Files #1, 2000)
- "D.O.A." (with Cary Nord, in #766, 2000)
- "Critical Condition, Part Four" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #767, 2000)
- "O, Captain, My Captain!" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #768, 2000)
- Emperor Joker (tpb, 256 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1193-3) includes:
- "It's a Joker World, Baby, We Just Live in It" (with Jeph LoebJeph LoebJoseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost, writer for the films Commando and Teen Wolf and was a writer and Co-Executive Producer on the NBC TV show Heroes from its...
and various artists, in Superman: Emperor Joker one-shot, 2000) - "Supermanamrepus" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #769, 2000)
- "He Who Laughs Last!" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #770, 2000)
- "It's a Joker World, Baby, We Just Live in It" (with Jeph Loeb
- President Lex (tpb, 240 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-5638-9974-4) includes:
- "Kith & Kin" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #772-773, 2000-2001)
- "Fireside Chat" (with Eric Canete, in #774, 2001)
- Return to Krypton (tpb, 208 pages, 2004, ISBN 1-4012-0194-6) includes:
- "Escape from Krypton" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #776, 2001)
- "Dream's End" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #793, 2002)
- "Kancer" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #777, 2001)
- "King Takes Pawn" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #779, 2001)
- Our Worlds at War (tpb, 512 pages, 2006, ISBN 1-4012-1129-1) includes:
- "They Call Me Zed" (with Alberto SaichannAlberto SaichannAlberto Saichann is a comic book artist and penciller born in Argentina.He has worked for Marvel and DC .-References:...
, in Our Worlds at War Secret Files & Origins #1, 2001) - "The End of the Beginning" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #780, 2001)
- "Thousand Yard Stare" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #781, 2001)
- "Trial by Fire" (with Jose Angel Cano Lopez, in #782, 2001)
- "They Call Me Zed" (with Alberto Saichann
- "The Gift" (with Brandon Badeaux, in #783, 2001)
- "Joker: Last Laugh — Whose Mind is It Anyways?" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #784, 2001)
- "Demento" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #785, 2002)
- "Red" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #786, 2002)
- "Jikei Ketsuki: Mercy, Love, and Blood" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #787-788, 2002)
- "Man & Beast" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #789-790, 2002)
- "Big City, Little Man" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #792, 2002)
- Ending Battle (tpb, 192 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-4012-2259-5) includes:
- "The Thirteenth Hour" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #795, 2002)
- "Rush Hour" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #796, 2002)
- "Superego" (with Renato Arlem, in #797, 2003)
- "Lost Hearts, Part Four: Heartsong" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #798, 2003)
- "The Cage" (with Carlos MegliaCarlos MegliaCarlos Meglia was a comic book artist and penciller born in Argentina. One of his best-known creations is the Cybersix series, done in partnership with Carlos Trillo...
, in #799, 2003) - "A Hero's Journey" (with various artists, in #800, 2003)
- "Seeds" (with Tom RaneyTom RaneyTom Raney is an American comic book artist, known for illustrating titles as Annihilation Conquest, Alpha Flight, Ultimate X-Men and Uncanny X-Men for Marvel Comics, DV8 and Stormwatch for Image Comics, and Outsiders for DC Comics....
, in #801, 2003) - "The Harvest" (with Tom Derenick and Pasqual Ferry, in #802-805, 2003)
- "Supergirls" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #806-808, 2003)
- "Creeping Death" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #809, 2004)
- "Walking Midnight" (with Pasqual Ferry, in #810, 2004)
- Godfall (hc, 112 pages, 2004, ISBN 1-4012-0376-0; tpb, 2004, ISBN 1-4012-0236-5) collects:
- "Godfall, Parts One & Four" (with Michael TurnerMichael TurnerMichael Turner may refer to:*Michael Turner , American Football running back for the Atlanta Falcons*Michael Turner , Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club...
and Talent CaldwellTalent CaldwellTalent Caldwell is a comic book artist best known for his work on the Top Cow Productions character Fathom. He has also drawn for DC Comics' Superman and Marvel Comics' Spider-Man characters.-Biography:...
, in #812-813, 2004) - "Godfall, Parts Two & Five" (with Michael Turner and Talent Caldwell, in Adventures of SupermanSuperman (comic book)Superman is an ongoing comic book series featuring the DC Comics hero of the same name. The character Superman began as one of several anthology features in the National Periodical Publications comic book Action Comics #1 in June 1938...
#625-626, 2004) - "Godfall, Parts Three & Six" (with Michael Turner and Talent Caldwell, in SupermanSuperman (comic book)Superman is an ongoing comic book series featuring the DC Comics hero of the same name. The character Superman began as one of several anthology features in the National Periodical Publications comic book Action Comics #1 in June 1938...
#202-203, 2004)
- "Godfall, Parts One & Four" (with Michael Turner
- Infinite Crisis (tpb, 128 pages, 2006, ISBN 1-4012-0953-X) collects:
- "Superman, This is Your Life, Part One" (with Jeph Loeb and various artists, in Superman #226, 2006)
- "Superman, This is Your Life, Part Two" (with various artists, in #836, 2006)
- "Superman, This is Your Life, Part Three" (with various artists, in Adventures of Superman #649, 2006)
- No Limits! (tpb, 208 pages, 2000, ISBN 1-5638-9699-0) includes:
- Adventures of SupermanSuperman (comic book)Superman is an ongoing comic book series featuring the DC Comics hero of the same name. The character Superman began as one of several anthology features in the National Periodical Publications comic book Action Comics #1 in June 1938...
:- "Superman: The Dailies 2002 - The Most Bizarro Case of All - Part 8 of 8" (with Carlos Meglia, in #600, 2002)
- "Lost Hearts, Part Two: Heartbroken" (with Dwayne TurnerDwayne TurnerDwayne Turner was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his career as a comic book artist during the end of high school.Turner got his start at Marvel Comics on various titles such as Transformers, Wolverine and Avengers Spotlight. In 1995, he co-created the title Sovereign Seven for DC Comics with...
, in #611, 2003)
- Superboy #83-93 (with Pasqual Ferry, Paco Medina, Eddie BerganzaEddie BerganzaEddie Berganza is the Executive Editor for DC Comics.Berganza was born in Guatemala and moved to New York City at seven years old. He learned to speak English by watching reruns of the Adventures of Superman television series starring George Reeves, often shouting 'Look, up in the sky!' without...
and Carlo Barberi, 2001) - SupergirlSupergirl (comic book)Supergirl is the name of six comic book series published by DC Comics, featuring various characters of the same name. The majority of the titles feature Superman's cousin Kara Zor-El.-Volume 1 :...
(with Greg RuckaGreg RuckaGregory "Greg" Rucka is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.-Career:Rucka's writing career...
, Ian ChurchillIan ChurchillIan Churchill is a British comic book artist, who has mostly worked in the American comic book industry.-Career:Churchill's early work included stints on Supergirl, Uncanny X-Men as well as the Deadpool: Sins of the Past limited series, in addition to a lengthy stay on Cable, the latter gaining him...
, Ron Adrian, Joe BenitezJoe BenitezJoe Benitez is an American comic book artist. He is co-creator and penciller of Weapon Zero, published by Top Cow Productions.Other titles he has worked on include The Darkness, The Magdalena, as well as work for DC Comics....
, Alé GarzaAle GarzaAlé Garza is a penciler and comics artist. At the age of 18, he started working for Wildstorm, and quickly moved on to working with writers like Chris Claremont and Judd Winick, lending his art to titles like Gen¹³, Zero, EVE Protomecha, Batgirl and Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day...
and Adam Archer, 2006-2007) collected as:- Candor (includes #7-9, tpb, 176 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1226-3)
- Identity (collects #10-11, 13-19 and a story from DCU Infinite Holiday Special one-shot, tpb, 256 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1484-3)
- Action Comics
- Batman: Gotham KnightsBatman: Gotham KnightsBatman: Gotham Knights was a monthly, fictional comic book series published by DC Comics. The original intent of this book was to feature the exploits of Batman and his extended family - Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Catwoman, etc...
#17: "A Moment in the Light" (with Aaron Wiesenfeld, 2001) - Wonder WomanWonder WomanWonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
#170: "She's a Wonder" (with Phil JimenezPhil JimenezPhil Jimenez is an American comic book writer, artist and penciller, known for his work as writer/artist on Wonder Woman from 2000 to 2003, as one of the five pencilers of the 2005-2006 miniseries Infinite Crisis, and his collaborations with writer Grant Morrison on New X-Men and The...
, 2001) collected in Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost (tpb, 176 pages, 2002, ISBN 1-5638-9792-X) - 9-11 vol.29-11 (comics)9-11 comics emerged following the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and cartoonists turned to art to express their grief and support...
: "Wake Up" (with Scott KolinsScott KolinsScott Kolins is an American illustrator, writer and creator for multiple different superhero and science fiction comic books. His main credits are as a penciler but he is an established inker as well as colorist and has some credits as a writer.-Biography:...
, 2002, graphic novelGraphic novelA graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
, tpb, 224 pages, ISBN 1-5638-9878-0) - Justice League of America:
- JLAJLA (comic book)JLA was a monthly comic book published by DC Comics from January 1997 to April 2006 featuring the Justice League.-Publication history:The low sales of the various Justice League spinoff books by the mid-1990s prompted DC to revamp the League as a single team on a single title...
:- Golden Perfect (tpb, 128 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-5638-9941-8) collects:
- "Two-Minute Warning" (with Doug MahnkeDoug MahnkeDouglas "Doug" Mahnke is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Mahnke's first prominent work was for The Mask, and he has since worked for DC Comics on JLA, Batman with writer Judd Winick, and Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein with Grant Morrison...
, in #61, 2002) - "Golden Perfect" (with Doug Mahnke, in #62-64, 2002)
- "Bouncing Baby Boy" (with Doug Mahnke, in #65, 2002)
- "Two-Minute Warning" (with Doug Mahnke
- The Obsidian Age, Book One (tpb, 160 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-5638-9991-4) collects:
- "The Destroyers" (with Doug Mahnke, in #66-67, 2002)
- "The Obsidian Age Prelude" (with Doug Mahnke, in #68, 2002)
- "The Obsidian Age, Parts 1-3" (with Yvel Guichet and Doug Mahnke, in #69-71, 2002)
- The Obsidian Age, Book Two (tpb, 160 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-4012-0043-5) collects:
- "The Obsidian Age, Parts 4-7" (with Doug Mahnke and Yvel Guichet, in #72-75, 2002-2003)
- "Picking Up the Pieces" (with Lewis LaRosa, in #76, 2003)
- Rules of Engagement (tpb, 144 pages, 2004, ISBN 1-4012-0215-2) collects:
- "Rules of Engagement" (with Doug Mahnke, in #78-79, 2003)
- "The White Rage" (with Duncan Rouleau, in #80-82, 2003)
- "American Nightmare" (with ChrisCrossChrisCrossChrisCross is a comic book illustrator, known mostly for his stints pencilling Milestone Comics' Blood Syndicate and Heroes, Marvel Comics' Captain Marvel and Slingers, and DC Comics' Firestorm....
, in #83, 2003) - Trial by Fire (tpb, 144 pages, 2004, ISBN 1-4012-0242-X) collects:
- "Trial by Fire" (with Doug Mahnke, in #84-89, 2003)
- "Perchance..." (with ChrisCross, in #90, 2004)
- Golden Perfect (tpb, 128 pages, 2003, ISBN 1-5638-9941-8) collects:
- Justice League EliteJustice League EliteJustice League Elite was a twelve-issue comic book limited series published monthly by DC Comics in 2004 and 2005. The title was created by writer Joe Kelly and penciller Doug Mahnke....
:- Volume 1 (tpb, 208 pages, 2005, ISBN 1-4012-0481-3) collects:
- "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?What's so funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?"What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?" is a story that appeared in Action Comics #775 as published by DC Comics in March 2001....
" (with Doug Mahnke and Lee BermejoLee BermejoLee Bermejo is an American comic book artist whose published work includes interior illustrations and cover art. His career began in 1997 as an intern at Wildstorm...
, in Action Comics #775, 2001) - "Elitism" (with Doug Mahnke, in JLA #100, 2004)
- "Grand Experiment" (with Doug Mahnke, in #1, 2004)
- "Candle in a Hurricane" (with Doug Mahnke, in #2-3, 2004)
- "The Right Thing" (with Doug Mahnke, in #4, 2004)
- "Same Coin" (with Doug Mahnke and John Byrne, in JLA Secret Files '04, 2004)
- "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?
- Volume 2 (tpb, 192 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1556-4) collects:
- "The Aftermath" (with Doug Mahnke, in #5-8, 2005)
- "Poison" (with Doug Mahnke, in #9, 2005)
- "Eve of Destruction" (with Doug Mahnke, in #10-12, 2005)
- Volume 1 (tpb, 208 pages, 2005, ISBN 1-4012-0481-3) collects:
- JLA
- Green Lantern : Legacy - The Last Will & Testament of Hal JordanGreen LanternThe Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
(with Brent AndersonBrent AndersonBrent Anderson is an American comic book artist known for his work on X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills and the comic book series Astro City.- Early life :...
, graphic novel, hc, 106 pages, 2002, ISBN 1-5638-9864-0) - Enginehead #1-6 (with Ted McKeeverTed McKeever-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
, 2004) - Space Ghost #1-6 (with Ariel Olivetti, 2005) collected as Space Ghost (tpb, 144 pages, 2005, ISBN 1-4012-0721-9)
- SoloSolo (comics)Solo is an American comic book series that was published bimonthly by DC Comics, beginning in October 2004. Each issue has 48 pages plus covers, with no ads.Solo was canceled in 2006; in total, twelve issues appeared.-Overview:...
#6: "Drive" (with Jordi BernetJordi BernetJordi Bernet Cussó is a Spanish comics artist, best known for the gangster comics series Torpedo and Jonah Hex.-Career:He was born in Barcelona, the son of a Spanish comic book artist, Miguel Bernet....
, 2005) - Superman/BatmanSuperman/BatmanSuperman/Batman was a monthly comic book series published by DC Comics that features the publisher's two most popular characters: Batman and Superman...
:- "Stop Me If You've Heard This One..." (with Ed McGuinness, Carlo Barberi, Sean MurphySean MurphySean Murphy may refer to:* Sean Murphy , cartoonist* Sean Murphy , professor at Royal Holloway, University of London* Seán Murphy , retired Irish football player...
and Ryan OttleyRyan OttleyRyan Ottley, aka Uncle WYA, is an American comic book artist. He is best known for work on Image Comics' Invincible.-Career:Ottley is the artist and co-creator of the webcomic strip Ted Noodleman: Bicycle Delivery Boy, and it was through this webstrip that Robert Kirkman first encountered Ottley's...
, 2006) - "The Unexamined Life..." (with Scott Kolins, 2008)
- "Who Would Win?" (with Ed Benes, 2011)
- "Stop Me If You've Heard This One..." (with Ed McGuinness, Carlo Barberi, Sean Murphy
- DCU Holiday Special: "A Day without Sirens" (with Mick Bertilorenzi, 2009)
Image Comics
Titles published by ImageImage Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
include:
- M. RexM. RexM. Rex is a title by Image Comics' subsidiary Avalon Comics. It began in 1999. It inspired the cartoon series Generator Rex. It ran for 2 issues.It was by Aaron Sowd, Joe Kelly and Duncan Rouleau...
#1-2 (with Duncan Rouleau, 1999) - ElephantmenElephantmenElephantmen is an American ongoing monthly comic book published by Image Comics and written by Richard Starkings with art by Moritat and a number of other artists...
:- Wounded Animals (hc, 168 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-5824-0691-X; tpb, 2008, ISBN 1-5824-0934-X) includes:
- "Captain Stoneheart and the Truth Fairy" (with Chris Bachalo, in #7, 2007)
- Fatal Diseases (hc, 168 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-6070-6088-4) includes:
- "Planet of the Ungulates" (with Peter GrossPeter GrossPeter Gross may refer to:* Peter Alfred Gross , American landscape painter* Peter Gross , British Court of Appeal judge* Peter Gross , comic book writer and artist* Pete Gross , sports announcer in Seattle, Washington...
, in Elephantmen: The Pilot one-shot, 2007)
- "Planet of the Ungulates" (with Peter Gross
- Wounded Animals (hc, 168 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-5824-0691-X; tpb, 2008, ISBN 1-5824-0934-X) includes:
- I Kill GiantsI Kill GiantsI Kill Giants is an American comic book limited series published by Image Comics beginning in 2008. The comic was created by writer Joe Kelly and artist J. M...
#1-7 (with J.M. Ken Niimura, 2008-2009) collected as IKG (tpb, 184 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-6070-6092-2; hc, 300 pages, 2010, ISBN 1-6070-6172-4) - Four EyesFour EyesFour Eyes is an American comic book series published by Image Comics beginning in 2008. The comic was created by writer Joe Kelly and artist Max Fiumara and chronicles a revenge story Brooklyn, NYC....
#1-4 (with Max Fiumara, 2008-2010) collected as Four Eyes: Forged in Flames (tpb, 96 pages, 2010, ISBN 1-6070-6292-5) - Douglas Fredericks and the House of They (with Ben Roman, graphic novel, hc, 80 pages, 2008, ISBN 1-5824-0994-3)
- Bad Dog #1-6 (with Diego Greco, 2009-...)
- Outlaw Territory vol.1: "Ballad of a Bad Man" (with Max Fiumara, graphic novel, tpb, 240 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-6070-6004-3)
Other publishers
Titles published by various American publishers include:- WildstormWildstormWildStorm Productions, or simply WildStorm, published American comic books. Originally an independent company established by Jim Lee and further expanded upon in subsequent years by other creators, WildStorm became a publishing imprint of DC Comics in 1999...
:- SteampunkSteampunk (comics)Steampunk was a steampunk/fantasypunk comic book series by artist Chris Bachalo and writer Joe Kelly, published by Wildstorm Comics' Cliffhanger imprint.-Publication history:...
(with Chris Bachalo, CliffhangerCliffhanger (comics)Cliffhanger was an imprint of Wildstorm, publishing creator-owned comic books. It was founded in 1998 by Joe Madureira, J. Scott Campbell and Humberto Ramos, when Wildstorm was still part of Image Comics ....
, 2000-2002) collected as:- Manimatron (collects #1-5 and Catechism one-shot, tpb, 160 pages, 2001, ISBN 1-5638-9762-8)
- Drama Obscura (collects #6-12, tpb, 176 pages, 2003 ISBN 1-4012-0047-8)
- The Reign of Megamind #0 (with Travis Lanham, 2010)
- Steampunk
- JLA/CyberforceJLA/CyberforceJLA/Cyberforce, was a one-shot comic book published in 2005 by DC Comics and Top Cow Comics.JLA/Cyberforce was written by Joe Kelly. Internal art was by Doug Mahnke and Norm Rapmund. The cover was done by Marc Silvestri.-Plot summary:...
(with Doug Mahnke, one-shot, Top Cow, 2005) collected in DC/Top Cow Crossovers (tpb, 200 pages, 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1338-3) - Ballast (with ILYA, graphic novel, tpb, 52 pages, Active ImagesActive ImagesActive Images is a publisher of fonts and comic books based in the United States.Founded by Richard Starkings the company publishes fonts which are used by their commercial comic book lettering division Comicraft and comic books featuring the character Hip Flask....
, 2005, ISBN 0-9766-7612-5) - Bang! Tango #1-6 (with Adrian Sibar, Vertigo, 2009)