Mike Russell (author)
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Mike Russell is a writer and cartoonist who currently lives in Portland, Oregon
. His best known work, the comic strip CulturePulp appears regularly in The Oregonian
. In addition to writing articles for the publication, his work has appeared nationally in a variety of mediums including: comic books, newspapers, posters, college lectures and magazines.
where he worked for The Oregon Voice, a campus publication.
He majored in Magazine Journalism and later began a career in media at The Clackamas Review, a Pamplin Media Group
community paper in Milwaukie, Oregon
. In early 2004, he joined The Oregonian as a freelancer. The first CulturePulp strip appeared in the paper in March 2004, followed by another series titled "Mr. Do and Mr. Don't." Since then, he has contributed articles and comics to Willamette Week
, The Boston Globe
and The Wall Street Journal
In addition to his work as a cartoonist, Russell pens movie and book reviews, celebrity interviews and other articles for The Oregonian.
Russell is also the author of the Star Wars
comic Jaxon's 11 and edits Serenity Tales, a collection of comics that focuses on the popular cult science fiction program Firefly
. In 2004, Russell created a poster for the Timbers Army, a fan club that follows the Portland Timbers
, a Major League Soccer
team in Portland.
In December 2010, he released Cort and Fatboy and the Secret of the Buried Unicorns, an illustrated adventure starring Cort Webber and Bobby roberts
, the hosts of a radio show in Portland. Russell has regularly appeared on the show as a weekly co-host since 2006.
In 2011, Russell created The Sabertooth Vampire. The character's comic strips were later assembled into a print collection.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. His best known work, the comic strip CulturePulp appears regularly in The Oregonian
The Oregonian
The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the U.S. west coast, founded as a weekly by Thomas J. Dryer on December 4, 1850...
. In addition to writing articles for the publication, his work has appeared nationally in a variety of mediums including: comic books, newspapers, posters, college lectures and magazines.
Career
Russell is a graduate of the University of OregonUniversity of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
where he worked for The Oregon Voice, a campus publication.
He majored in Magazine Journalism and later began a career in media at The Clackamas Review, a Pamplin Media Group
Pamplin Media Group
The Pamplin Media Group is a media conglomerate owned by Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. and operating primarily in the Portland metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon....
community paper in Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A very small portion of the city extends into Multnomah County. The population was 20,291 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1848 on the banks of the Willamette River, the city, known as the Dogwood City of the West, was incorporated in...
. In early 2004, he joined The Oregonian as a freelancer. The first CulturePulp strip appeared in the paper in March 2004, followed by another series titled "Mr. Do and Mr. Don't." Since then, he has contributed articles and comics to Willamette Week
Willamette Week
Willamette Week is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Portland, Oregon, United States. It features reports on local news, politics, sports, business and culture....
, The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has been owned by The New York Times Company since 1993...
and The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper. It is published in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corporation, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal....
In addition to his work as a cartoonist, Russell pens movie and book reviews, celebrity interviews and other articles for The Oregonian.
Russell is also the author of the Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
comic Jaxon's 11 and edits Serenity Tales, a collection of comics that focuses on the popular cult science fiction program Firefly
Firefly (TV series)
Firefly is an American space western television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon, under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. Whedon served as executive producer, along with Tim Minear....
. In 2004, Russell created a poster for the Timbers Army, a fan club that follows the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
, a Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
team in Portland.
In December 2010, he released Cort and Fatboy and the Secret of the Buried Unicorns, an illustrated adventure starring Cort Webber and Bobby roberts
Bobby Roberts
Bobby Roberts is a Scottish-born former footballer and manager, who played as a Midfielder.He joined from the Edinburgh Norton junior club, and went on to make almost 100 league appearances for them. He was made player of the year by the supporter's association for 1962. Bobby moved to play in...
, the hosts of a radio show in Portland. Russell has regularly appeared on the show as a weekly co-host since 2006.
In 2011, Russell created The Sabertooth Vampire. The character's comic strips were later assembled into a print collection.