Kurt Busiek
Encyclopedia
Kurt Busiek is an American comic book
writer
notable for his work on the Marvels
limited series, his own title Astro City
, and his four-year run on Avengers
.
. He grew up in various towns in the Boston area, including Lexington
, where he befriended future comic book creator Scott McCloud
. Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil
#120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and McCloud practiced making comics.
During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter column
s, and originated the theory that the Phoenix
was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey
, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics. Busiek explains, "A couple of years later, after I’d broken in, I attended my first convention as a pro, in Ithaca, New York
, and I stayed at Roger Stern
’s house. And we were talking about how much we liked the new X-Men
, and he said, 'It’s just a pity there’s no way to bring Jean Grey
back,' and I said, 'Sure there’s a way, there's always a way.'"
at DC Comics
. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern
#162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith
, The Avengers
, Icon
, Iron Man
, The Liberty Project
, Ninjak
, The Power Company
, Red Tornado
, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity
, Thunderbolts
, Untold Tales of Spider-Man
, JLA
, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics
title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In the 1990s, work on some of Busiek's more challenging, less mainstream projects, most notably Astro City, was repeatedly delayed by health problems brought about by mercury poisoning
.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez
. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis
, Kieron Dwyer
and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty
" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers
limited series
.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics
, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics
. During DC's Infinite Crisis
event, he teamed with Geoff Johns
on a "One Year Later
" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman
: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman
for two years, before followed by James Robinson
starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity
, starring Batman
, Superman
and Wonder Woman
. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley
, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton
and Scott McDaniel
.
Busiek will be teamed with Alex Ross
on Dynamite Entertainment
's Kirby
: Genesis, an eight-issue miniseries set to debut in the first quarter of 2011. The series, which will be their first full collaboration since Marvels 17 years previous, will feature a large group of Jack Kirby's creator-owned characters, the rights to which were acquired by Dynamite, such as Silver Star, Captain Victory, Galaxy Green, Tiger 21 and the Ninth Men. Ross will co-plot the book, handle designs, and will oversee the book overall with Busiek, who will script the series.
for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award
for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide
Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards
, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998, and as a member of the favorite creative team for 1996, 1999, and 2003. In the Squiddy Awards, he was also named the favorite poster (among professional comics creators) to the rec.arts.comics.* newsgroups five years in a row from 2000 through 2004.
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
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
notable for his work on the Marvels
Marvels
Marvels is a four-issue comic book limited series written by Kurt Busiek, painted by Alex Ross and edited by Marcus McLaurin, and published by Marvel Comics in 1994....
limited series, his own title Astro City
Astro City
Kurt Busiek's Astro City is a comic book series centered on a fictional American city of that name. Written by Kurt Busiek, the series is co-created and illustrated by Brent Anderson with character designs and painted covers by Alex Ross...
, and his four-year run on Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
.
Early life
Busiek was born in Boston, MassachusettsMassachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. He grew up in various towns in the Boston area, including Lexington
Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 31,399 at the 2010 census. This town is famous for being the site of the first shot of the American Revolution, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.- History :...
, where he befriended future comic book creator Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud is an American cartoonist and theorist on comics as a distinct literary and artistic medium...
. Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy 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...
#120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and McCloud practiced making comics.
During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter column
Comic book letter column
A comic book letter column is a section of a comic book where readers' letters to the publisher appear. Comic book letter columns are also commonly referred to as letter columns , letter pages, letters of comment , or simply letters to the editor...
s, and originated the theory that the Phoenix
Phoenix (comics)
The Phoenix Force is an entity in the Marvel Comics fictional universe which has bonded with other characters, who often used the alias Phoenix....
was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey
Jean Grey
Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics. Busiek explains, "A couple of years later, after I’d broken in, I attended my first convention as a pro, in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, New York
The city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
, and I stayed at Roger Stern
Roger Stern
Roger Stern is an American comic book author and novelist.-Early career:In the early 1970s, Stern and Bob Layton published the fanzine CPL , one of the first platforms for the work of John Byrne...
’s house. And we were talking about how much we liked the new 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...
, and he said, 'It’s just a pity there’s no way to bring Jean Grey
Jean Grey
Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
back,' and I said, 'Sure there’s a way, there's always a way.'"
Career
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick GiordanoDick Giordano
Richard Joseph "Dick" Giordano was an American comic book artist and editor best known for introducing Charlton Comics' "Action Heroes" stable of superheroes, and serving as executive editor of then–industry leader DC Comics...
at 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...
. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in 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...
#162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith (comics)
Arrowsmith is a fantasy comic book by writer Kurt Busiek and penciller Carlos Pacheco, published by Wildstorm's Cliffhanger imprint. It first premiered as a six-issue miniseries in 2003.-Plot:...
, The Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
, Icon
Icon (comics)
Icon is a fictional superhero, a comic book character published by DC Comics. An original character from DC's Milestone Comics imprint, he first appeared in Icon #1 , and was created by Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan...
, Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
, The Liberty Project
The Liberty Project
The Liberty Project is an American comic book series created by writer Kurt Busiek, creator of Astro City and Thunderbolts, and artist James W. Fry.-Publication history:...
, Ninjak
Ninjak
Ninjak is a fictional comic book character that originally appeared in eponymous books by Valiant Comics, and later by Acclaim Comics. Co-created by writer Mark Moretti and artist Joe Quesada, the character first appeared in Bloodshot #6 as Colin King and quickly gained his own series...
, The Power Company
Power Company
The Power Company was a team of professional superheroes-for-hire in the DC Comics universe. The team, created by Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett, first appeared in JLA 61,...
, Red Tornado
Red Tornado
Red Tornado is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Justice League of America #64 , and was created by Gardner Fox and Dick Dillin.-Publication history:...
, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity
Superman: Secret Identity
Superman: Secret Identity is a four-issue mini-series of 48 pages each in prestige format, written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Stuart Immonen. The first issue was published in January 2004, and the limited series ran until April 2004. A re-release of the first two issues will become available...
, Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
, Untold Tales of Spider-Man
Untold Tales of Spider-Man
Untold Tales of Spider-Man is an American comic book series starring Spider-Man published by Marvel Comics for 26 issues from September, 1995 to October, 1997....
, 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...
, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics
Homage Comics
Homage Comics was a comic book publishing imprint, a subdivision of Wildstorm. It was created in 1995 to focus more on writer-driven titles. As part of Wildstorm, it was acquired by DC Comics in 1998...
title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In the 1990s, work on some of Busiek's more challenging, less mainstream projects, most notably Astro City, was repeatedly delayed by health problems brought about by mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning is a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury is a heavy metal occurring in several forms, all of which can produce toxic effects in high enough doses...
.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez
George Pérez
George Pérez is a Puerto Rican-American writer and illustrator of comic books, known for his work on various titles, including Avengers, Teen Titans and Wonder Woman.-Biography:...
. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis
Alan Davis
Alan 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:...
, Kieron Dwyer
Kieron Dwyer
Kieron Dwyer is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Dwyer is best known for his work on Captain America vol. 1 , Danger Unlimited , Action Comics , Avengers Kieron Dwyer (born March 6, 1967) is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Dwyer is best known for his...
and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty
Kang Dynasty
"Kang Dynasty", sometimes called "Kang War", was a 16 part comic book storyline which ran through Avengers #41 - 55 and Avengers Annual 2001 between June, 2001 and August, 2002. It was written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by a number of artists including Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer, Ivan Reis and...
" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers
JLA/Avengers
JLA/Avengers is a comic book limited series and crossover published in prestige format by DC Comics and Marvel Comics from September 2003 to May 2004. The series was written by Kurt Busiek, with art by George Pérez...
limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with 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...
. During DC's Infinite Crisis
Infinite Crisis
Infinite Crisis is a 2005 - 2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books...
event, he teamed with Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, where he has been Chief Creative Officer since February 2010, in particular for characters such as Green Lantern, The Flash and Superman...
on a "One Year Later
One Year Later
"One Year Later" was a 2006 storyline event running through the DC Universe. As the title suggests, it involves a narrative jump exactly one year into the future of the DC Comics Universe following the events of the Infinite Crisis event, to explore major changes within the continuities of the many...
" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman
Aquaman
Aquaman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73 . Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo title...
: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of 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...
for two years, before followed by James Robinson
James Dale Robinson
James Dale Robinson is a British writer of comic books and screenplays who is also known for his interest in vintage collectibles and memorabilia. His style is described as smart and energetic, built upon his vast knowledge of obscure continuity from the period known to fans and historians as the...
starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity
Trinity (comic book)
Trinity is the title of an American weekly comic book limited series published by DC Comics that debuted during the first week of June, 2008. It ran for 52 issues.-Conception and production:...
, starring Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, 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...
and Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Wonder 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....
. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley
Mark Bagley
Mark 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 a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza is an American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Cable and Deadpool, and Thunderbolts, for all of which he helped create numerous characters.-Early life:The son of Omar and Irma Riguetti Nicieza, Fabian...
, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton
Mike Norton
Mike Norton is an American comic book artist and writer, known for his work on Runaways and Gravity. In February 2007, Norton signed an exclusive contract with DC and has worked on the All New Atom, written by Gail Simone...
and Scott McDaniel
Scott McDaniel
Scott McDaniel is an American comics artist who has drawn numerous books, including Marvel Comics' "Fall from Grace" storyline for the Daredevil series...
.
Busiek will be teamed with Alex Ross
Alex Ross
Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross is an American comic book painter, illustrator, and plotter. He is praised for his realistic, human depictions of classic comic book characters. Since the 1990s he has done work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross (born January 22, 1970) is an...
on Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite Entertainment is an American comic book company that primarily publishes licensed franchises of adaptations of other media. These include adaptations of film properties such as Army of Darkness, Terminator and RoboCop, literary properties such as Zorro, Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, Alice in...
's Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
: Genesis, an eight-issue miniseries set to debut in the first quarter of 2011. The series, which will be their first full collaboration since Marvels 17 years previous, will feature a large group of Jack Kirby's creator-owned characters, the rights to which were acquired by Dynamite, such as Silver Star, Captain Victory, Galaxy Green, Tiger 21 and the Ninth Men. Ross will co-plot the book, handle designs, and will oversee the book overall with Busiek, who will script the series.
Awards
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey AwardHarvey Award
The Harvey Awards, named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman and founded by Gary Groth, President of the publisher Fantagraphics, are given for achievement in comic books. The Harveys were created as part of a successor to the Kirby Awards which were discontinued after 1987.The Harvey Awards are...
for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award
Eisner Award
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, and sometimes referred to as the Oscar Awards of the Comics Industry, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books. The Eisner Awards were first conferred in 1988, created in response to the...
for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide
Comics Buyer's Guide
Comics Buyer's Guide , established in 1971, is the longest-running English-language periodical reporting on the American comic book industry...
Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards
Squiddy Awards
The Squiddy Awards, also known as The Squiddies, were the annual awards given by the participants in the Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.comics through 2004. The awards are named after the humorous typo "Suicide Squid"...
, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998, and as a member of the favorite creative team for 1996, 1999, and 2003. In the Squiddy Awards, he was also named the favorite poster (among professional comics creators) to the rec.arts.comics.* newsgroups five years in a row from 2000 through 2004.
Dark Horse Comics
- Army of DarknessArmy of Darkness (comics)Army of Darkness comics are based on the film of the same name published originally by Dark Horse Comics, and later by Dynamite Entertainment who initially published them through Devil's Due Publishing....
#1-3 (Text Pieces) - ConanConan (Dark Horse Comics)Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E. Howard, is the protagonist of four major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics...
:- Conan The Legend
- Conan #1-28, 32, 39, 45-46
- Conan: The Blood-Stained Crown And Other Stories TPB
- Conan: The Book Of Thoth #1-4 (Also TPB Collection)
- Conan: The Frost-Giant’s Daughter And Other **Conan: The God In The Bowl And Other Stories HC, TPB
- Conan: The Hall of the Dead And Other Stories HC, TPB
- Conan: The Tower Of The Elephant And Other Stories HC, TPB
- The Dark Horse Book of Monsters (Short Comics Story)
- The Hire #4 (Also In The Hire TPB)
- Jonny Demon #1-3
- Shockrockets: We Have Ignition TPB (Collects Gorilla Series)
- Young Indiana Jones Chronicles #1-12 (Text Pieces)
DC Comics
- Action ComicsAction ComicsAction Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
#837-843, 850, 852-854 - AquamanAquamanAquaman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73 . Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo title...
: Sword Of Atlantis #40-49 - Aquaman: Once & Future TPB
- DC Comics Presents: Hawkman
- DCU Secret Files & Origins (Short Text Piece)
- Green Lantern #162, 185 (Backup Stories)
- Wednesday ComicsWednesday ComicsWednesday Comics was a weekly anthology comic book launched by DC Comics on July 8, 2009. The twelve issues of the title were published in 14" x 20" broadsheet format, deliberately similar to Sunday newspaper comics sections...
(2009), with art by Joe Quinones
- Wednesday Comics
- Justice LeagueJustice LeagueThe Justice League, also called the Justice League of America or JLA, is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by DC Comics....
:- Justice League of America #224, 231, 232, 240
- JLA #61 (Backup Story)
- JLA #107-114
- JLA Secret Files & Origins 2004
- JLA: Syndicate Rules TPB
- Legend Of Wonder Woman #1-4
- Power CompanyPower CompanyThe Power Company was a team of professional superheroes-for-hire in the DC Comics universe. The team, created by Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett, first appeared in JLA 61,...
:- Power Company #1-18
- Power Company: Bork
- Power Company: Josiah Power
- Power Company: Manhunter
- Power Company: Sapphire
- Power Company: Skyrocket
- Power Company: Striker Z
- Power Company: Witchfire
- Red TornadoRed TornadoRed Tornado is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Justice League of America #64 , and was created by Gardner Fox and Dick Dillin.-Publication history:...
#1-4 - Sea DevilsSea Devils (comics)The Sea Devils are a team of characters in comics published by DC Comics. They are a team of conventional adventurers, in undersea adventures. They were created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Russ Heath ....
One-Shot (Tangent) - September 11 Benefit Book (Short Astro City Story)
- Showcase '94 #7 (Short Comics Story)
- Silver Age: Green Lantern #1
- 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...
:- Superman #650-675
- Superman Annual #13
- Superman: Man Of Steel Annual #5
- Superman: Secret IdentitySuperman: Secret IdentitySuperman: Secret Identity is a four-issue mini-series of 48 pages each in prestige format, written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Stuart Immonen. The first issue was published in January 2004, and the limited series ran until April 2004. A re-release of the first two issues will become available...
#1-4 - Superman: Secret Identity TPB
- Superman: Up, Up And Away TPB
- Superman: Back In Action TPB
- Superman: Camelot Falls HC
- Tales of The Green Lantern CorpsGreen Lantern CorpsThe Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic military/police force appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa...
Annual #3 (Short Comics Story) - TrinityTrinity (comic book)Trinity is the title of an American weekly comic book limited series published by DC Comics that debuted during the first week of June, 2008. It ran for 52 issues.-Conception and production:...
- Valor #20-23
- 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....
#318 - World's Finest #308, 309
Image Comics
- CyberforceCyberforceCyberforce is an Image Comics super-hero team created by artist Marc Silvestri and writer Eric Silvestri in 1992. Silvestri would begin performing both the plotting and pencilling chores, but the series was subsequently drawn by other artists, including David Finch...
#?? (Backup Story) - Kurt Busiek's Astro CityAstro CityKurt Busiek's Astro City is a comic book series centered on a fictional American city of that name. Written by Kurt Busiek, the series is co-created and illustrated by Brent Anderson with character designs and painted covers by Alex Ross...
#1-6 - Negative BurnNegative BurnNegative Burn is a black-and-white anthology comic book published beginning in 1993 by Caliber Press, and subsequently by Image Comics and Desperado Publishing...
Winter 2005 (Short Comics Story) - New Shadowhawk #1-7
- Regulators #1-3
- Savage Dragon Team-Ups TPB
- Shadowhawk: Images Of Tomorrow #1
- Shadowhawks Of Legend #1 (Framing Sequence)
- Shattered Image #1-4
- Spartan: Warrior Spirit #1-4
- Velocity: Thrill Of The Chase #1-3
- Youngblood Strikefile #8 (Short Comics Story)
Marvel Comics
- Amazing FantasyAmazing FantasyAmazing Fantasy is an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics from 1961 through 1962, and revived in 1995 and in the 2000s. It is best known as the title that introduced the popular superhero character Spider-Man in 1962...
#16-18 - AvengersAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
:- Avengers #0 (Wizard)
- Avengers Vol. 3 #1-15, 19-56
- Avengers Annual #19 (Backup Story)
- Avengers/Squadron Supreme '98
- Avengers 1999 (Story Concept)
- Avengers 2000
- Avengers 2001
- Avengers: The Morgan Conquest TPB
- Avengers: Supreme Justice TPB
- Avengers: Clear And Present Dangers TPB
- Avengers: Ultron Unlimited TPB
- Avengers: Living Legends TPB
- Avengers: Above & Beyond TPB
- Avengers: The Kang Dynasty TPB
- Avengers Assemble Vol. 1-5 HCs
- Avengers Forever #1-12
- Avengers Forever TPB
- Avengers/Thunderbolts: The Nefaria Protocols TPB
- Avengers/Thunderbolts Vol. 2: Best Intentions TPB
- Avengers: The Ultron Imperative ("Jam" Project)
- Avengers Vs. Thunderbolts #1-6 (Co-Writer)
- Captain America/Citizen V '98
- Darkman #1-6
- Defenders Vol. 2 #1-12
- Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comic Magazine #5, 8 (Dialogue Scripts)
- Fantastic Four/Spider-Man Classic TPB
- Heroes (Page In Marvel Benefit Poster Book)
- Iron ManIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
:- Iron Man Vol. 3 #1-25 (#14-25 Co-Plot)
- Iron Man/Captain America '98 (Co-Plot)
- Iron Man 1999 (Co-Plot)
- Iron Man: The Iron Age #1-2
- Marvel Age Annual #1 (Pages In "Jam" Story)
- Marvel Holiday Special 1994 (Short Comics Story)
- Marvel Super Heroes #9, 12, 13 (Comics Stories In Anthology)
- Marvel Year-In-Review '92 (Short Humor Pieces)
- Marvels #1-4 (Collected In TPB & HC Form)
- MarvelsMarvelsMarvels is a four-issue comic book limited series written by Kurt Busiek, painted by Alex Ross and edited by Marcus McLaurin, and published by Marvel Comics in 1994....
: Eye Of The Camera #1-6 - Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet
- Maximum Security #1-3
- New Thunderbolts #1-6 (Co-Plotter)
- New Thunderbolts: One Step Forward TPB
- Night Thrasher #15-18, 20, 21
- Open Space #1 (Short Comics Story)
- The Order: Defenders Against The Earth #1-6
- Power Man And Iron Fist #90, 92-100, 102, 105
- 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...
:- Spectacular Spider-Man #176-177
- Spider-Man: Legacy Of Evil GN
- Spider-Man Team-Up #7
- Spider-Man Unlimited #2-5
- Spider-Man Visionaries: Kurt Busiek Vol. 1 TPB
- Spider-Man/X-Factor #1-3
- Squadron SupremeSquadron SupremeThe Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
: Death Of A Universe TPB - Strange Tales GN
- Tales Of The Marvel Universe #1
- ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
: Godstorm #1-3 - ThunderboltsThunderbolts (comics)The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
:- Thunderbolts #0 (Wizard)
- Thunderbolts #1-33
- Thunderbolts: Distant Rumblings
- Thunderbolts '97
- Thunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning TPB
- Untold Tales of Spider-ManUntold Tales of Spider-ManUntold Tales of Spider-Man is an American comic book series starring Spider-Man published by Marvel Comics for 26 issues from September, 1995 to October, 1997....
:- Untold Tales Of Spider-Man #1-25
- Untold Tales Of Spider-Man '96, '97
- Untold Tales Of Spider-Man TPB
- Untold Tales Of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter
- Web of Spider-ManWeb of Spider-ManWeb of Spider-Man is the name of two different monthly comic book series starring Spider-Man that have been published by Marvel Comics since 1985, the first volume of which ran for 129 issues between 1985 and 1995, and the second of which ran for 12 issues between 2009 and 2010.-Volume 1:The first...
#81-83 - What IfWhat 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...
#13, 23, 26, 44, 46, 47, 60-62 - What The #3, 4, 8, 17 (All Short Comics Stories)
- Wonder ManWonder ManWonder Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in The Avengers #9 .-Publication history:Wonder Man debuted in the superhero-team title The Avengers #9 Wonder...
Annual #1 (Backup Story) - X-Men: Alterniverse Visions TPB
Wildstorm (Homage, Cliffhanger, Wildstorm Signature)
- ArrowsmithArrowsmith (comics)Arrowsmith is a fantasy comic book by writer Kurt Busiek and penciller Carlos Pacheco, published by Wildstorm's Cliffhanger imprint. It first premiered as a six-issue miniseries in 2003.-Plot:...
#1-6 - Arrowsmith: So Smart In Their Fine Uniforms TPB
- Astro CityAstro CityKurt Busiek's Astro City is a comic book series centered on a fictional American city of that name. Written by Kurt Busiek, the series is co-created and illustrated by Brent Anderson with character designs and painted covers by Alex Ross...
:- Astro City: A Visitor’s Guide
- Astro City: Life In The Big City TPB, HC
- Astro City: Confession TPB, HC
- Astro City: Family Album TPB, HC
- Astro City: The Tarnished Angel TPB, HC
- Astro City: Local Heroes TPB, HC
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book One: Brothers and Other Strangers TPB, HC
- Astro City: Local Heroes #1-5
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book One #1-4
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book Two #1-4
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book Three #1-4
- Astro City Special: Supersonic
- Astro City Special: Samaritan
- Astro City Special: Beautie
- Astro City Special: Astra #1-2
- Astro City/Arrowsmith Flip Book
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City Volume 1 #1-6
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City Volume 2 #1-22
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol. 2 #1 3-D Edition
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City #1/2 (Homage Edition)
- The Wizard's Tale (TPB & HC)
Other
- Darkman vs. Army of Darkness #1-4
- Mickey Mouse #16 (Lead Story)
- The Liberty ProjectThe Liberty ProjectThe Liberty Project is an American comic book series created by writer Kurt Busiek, creator of Astro City and Thunderbolts, and artist James W. Fry.-Publication history:...
TPB (Collects Eclipse Series) - NinjakNinjakNinjak is a fictional comic book character that originally appeared in eponymous books by Valiant Comics, and later by Acclaim Comics. Co-created by writer Mark Moretti and artist Joe Quesada, the character first appeared in Bloodshot #6 as Colin King and quickly gained his own series...
Vol. 2 #1-7 (Co-Plots On #8-9, Consultation On #10-12) - Elvira #2, 3, 5, 7 (2 Stories), 9, 10, 11, 25, 50, 100
- Elvira Mistress Of The Dark TPB Vols 1-2
- Phantom Of Fear City #4-11 (Backup Series: Tiberius Fox)
- Liberty Project #1-8
- Merchants Of Death #1-4 (Short Comics Stories)
- Miracleman: Apocrypha #2 (Short Comics Story)
- Total Eclipse Special: The Seraphim Objective #1
- Zot! #7 (Backup Story)
- Shockrockets #1-6
- Superstar: As Seen On TV
- Creepy #2 (Short Comics Story)
- Creepy Fear Book (Short Vampirella Story)
- VampirellaVampirellaVampirella is a fictional character, a comic book vampire heroine created by Forrest J Ackerman and costume designer Trina Robbins in Warren Publishing's black-and-white horror comics magazine Vampirella #1 . Writer-editor Archie Goodwin later developed the character from horror-story hostess, in...
:- Vampirella/Cain Flip Book (Reprints Creepy Fear Book Story)
- Vampirella: The Dracula War TPB (Reprints Material From "Monthly")
- Vampirella: Morning In America #1-4
- Vampirella's Summer Nights (3 Short Comics Stories)
- Vampirella "Monthly" #1, 2
- Metal HurlantMétal HurlantMétal Hurlant is a French comics anthology of science fiction and horror comics stories, created in December 1974 by comics artists Jean Giraud and Philippe Druillet together with journalist-writer Jean-Pierre Dionnet and financial director Bernard Farkas.The four were collectively known as "Les...
#1 (Short Comics Story) - Redhand Vols. 1-2 (Graphic Album Series)
- Superstar: As Seen On TV (Ashcan)
- Spirit: The New Adventures #4 (Short Comics Story)
- UltraverseUltraverseThe Ultraverse was the name given to a comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics. The Ultraverse was a shared universe in which a variety of characters — known within the comics as "Ultras" — acquired super-human abilities.-History:...
Premiere #4, 6, 7 (Short Comics Stories) - Icon #11
- Static #12
- Newer York (Story In Prose SF Anthology Edited By Lawrence Watt-EvansLawrence Watt-EvansLawrence Watt-Evans is one of the pseudonyms of American science fiction and fantasy author Lawrence Watt Evans...
) - Hotter Blood (Short Story In Prose Horror Anthology Edited By Jeff Gelb)
- Spider-Man: Goblin Moon (Novel; W/Nathan ArcherLawrence Watt-EvansLawrence Watt-Evans is one of the pseudonyms of American science fiction and fantasy author Lawrence Watt Evans...
) - Satan's Six #4 (Backup Story)
- Silver Star #1
- Teenagents #1-4
- Topps ComicsTopps ComicsTopps Comics is a division of the American trading card publisher and gum/candy distributor the Topps Company, Inc. that published comic books from 1993–1998, beginning its existence during a short comics-industry boom that attracted many investors and new companies...
Presents #0 (Two Short Stories) - Victory #1
- Jell-O Man #1 (Short Comics Story)
- Real GhostbustersThe Real Ghostbusters (comics)The Real Ghostbusters is a comic series spun off from the animated series of the same name. Versions were published by Marvel UK and NOW Comics. Publication of the series began on March 28, 1988.-NOW Comics:...
Magazine Winter 1991 (Short Comics Story) - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
Magazine Winter 1992 (Prose Story) - Young Indiana Jones Chronicles MagazineIndiana Jones comic booksThe Indiana Jones franchise has produced a large number of comic books. Marvel Comics initially owned the rights before passing them to Dark Horse Comics in 1990...
#1 (Short Comics Story) - Wizard Presents Astro City #1/2
External links
- Official Kurt Busiek Homepage
- Astro City Homepage
- Mescallado, Ray. "Trimmings: Kurt Busiek
[interview ",] Comics Journal #216 (Oct. 1999). - Doane, Alan David . "The Ministry Interviews: Kurt Busiek," Silver Bullet Comics/Comics Bulletin, (June 23, 2000)
- B., Sergio. Interview at Comic Book Gazette (Apr. 15).
- Sampling of Busiek's comic book fan letters, 1977–1981
- Press release announcing Busiek's exclusive contract with DC (Dec. 28, 2005).