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Ultimate X-Men
''Ultimate X-Men'' is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint. The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', ''Ultimate Fantastic Four'' and ''The Ultimates''. The protagonists are the X-Men, a group of teen-aged mutants: a subspecies of the human race, who possess latent super-human abilities from birth, due to the presence of the mysterious "X-Gene" within their genetic codes. It sets them apart from the rest of humanity and despite being feared and distrusted by the general public and authorities, they use their super-powers to prevent and stop unnatural threats to both the human and mutant race, while being mentored by Professor Charles Xavier, The X-Men's founder and a world-renowned expert on genetics and the world's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Immonen
Stuart Immonen () is a Canadians, Canadian comics artist. He is best known for his work on ''Nextwave'', ''Ultimate X-Men'', ''The New Avengers (comics), The New Avengers'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', and ''Ultimate Spider-Man''. Penciler, His pencils are usually inked by Wade Von Grawbadger. Early life Stuart Immonen grew up in a Finnish Canadians, Finnish Canadian family in Canada. The first comics he read as a child were Disney comics and Harvey Comics. He would later seek out superhero comics from Marvel Comics. Sporadic distribution in the 1970s and 1980s led to the development of an eclectic sense of taste in titles, as he was often only able to find a few issues available per series. A later increase in self-publishing in Toronto spurred him to pursue a career in comics following his studies at university. Career In 1988, he self-published a series titled ''Playground''; it was his first published work. From 1990 through 1992, he drew several issues of ''Rock 'N' Roll Comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Johns
Geoffrey Johns (born January 25, 1973) is an American comic book writer, screenwriter, and film and television producer. Johns's work on the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash and Superman, has drawn critical acclaim. He served as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of DC Entertainment from 2010 to 2018 and as President and CCO from 2016 to 2018. He is the co-founder and former co-chairman of DC Films and former co-runner of DC Extended Universe until 2018. In film, he was a producer or executive producer of ''Green Lantern'' (2011), '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016), ''Suicide Squad'' (2016), ''Wonder Woman'' (2017), ''Justice League'' (2017), '' Shazam!'' (2019), ''Birds of Prey'' (2020), co-wrote and produced the story for ''Aquaman'' (2018) and wrote the screenplay for ''Wonder Woman 1984'' (2020). Johns' involvement with DC Entertainment as producer, writer and executive has helped turn the DC Extended Universe franchise into the eleventh-highest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Finch (comics)
David Finch is a comics artist known for his work on Top Cow Productions' '' Cyberforce'', as well as numerous subsequent titles for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, such as '' The New Avengers'', '' Moon Knight'', ''Ultimatum'', and ''Brightest Day''. He has provided album cover art for the band Disturbed, and done concept art for films such as ''Watchmen''. Career David Finch started his comics career drawing Top Cow Productions' '' Cyberforce'', after series creator and studio founder Marc Silvestri ceased his run as writer/artist on that book. Finch co-created '' Ascension'' with Matt "Batt" Banning. He later worked on the first three issues of '' Aphrodite IX'' with David Wohl. In 2003, Finch returned to comics for a year-long arc on ''Ultimate X-Men'' with writer Brian Michael Bendis. Following that, the duo moved on to '' The Avengers'', where they destroyed Marvel's premiere superhero team and then relaunched it as '' The New Avengers'' featuring a radically different cast. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Lai
Ben Lai is a Canadian comic book penciler who worked on series such as ''Sigil (comics), Sigil'', ''Radix (comics), Radix'', ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor'' and ''X-Men''. His brother, Ray Lai, often inks his work. In 2002, the Lai brothers were involved in a controversy when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology used an image from ''Radix'' #1 in a $50 million grant proposal for the development of battlefield armor for the United States military. Bibliography *''CrossGen Primer'' #1, (with writers Barbara Kesel and Ron Marz, CrossGen Comics, 2000) *''CrossGenesis (comics), CrossGenesis'' #1, (with writers Barbara Kesel and Ron Marz, CrossGen Comics, 2000) *''CrossGen Sampler'' #1, (with writers Barbara Kesel and Ron Marz, CrossGen Comics, 2000) *''Sigil (comics), Sigil'' #1-5, (with writer Barbara Kesel, CrossGen Comics, 2000) *''Radix (comics), Radix'' #1-3 (CrossGen comics, 2001–2002) *''G.I. Joe (comics), G.I. Joe Battle Files'' #2, (with writers Josh Blaylock and Scott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaare Andrews
Kaare Andrews is a comic book writer, artist and filmmaker from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His work includes '' Spider-Man'', '' Iron Fist'', '' Renato Jones'', and '' Incredible Hulk''. Andrews has a diverse drawing style, which ranges from hyper realistic to more cartoonesque. He was the first recipient of the Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist for his work on ''Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus''. His latest film, '' Sniper: Assassin's End'' reached #1 on iTunes in September 2020. Career Andrews' began his career writing short stories. He became a member of the Writer's Bloc club that originated on Wizard Magazine's Wizard World website. Andrews began working at Marvel Comics, where his work has been featured across many series, including: ''Incredible Hulk'', ''Iron Fist'', ''Ultimate X-Men'', ''Hawkeye'', and ''The Amazing Spider-Man''. He has created several characters including Mangaverse Spider-Man for Marvel Mangaverse, a martial arts spin on the character which was spun off in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Bachalo
Chris Bachalo (born August 23, 1965) is a Canadian 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 (Sandman), Death series. Chris has also illustrated several of Marvel Comics' X-Men-related series, including ''Generation X (comics), Generation X'' (which he co-created), X-Men Vol. 2, ''Uncanny X-Men,'' and ''Ultimate X-Men''. Beginning in April 2000 Chris illustrated his creator ownership, creator-owned series ''Steampunk (comics), Steampunk.'' Biography Early life Bachalo was born in Canada but was raised in Southern California. He has told interviewers that, as a child, he wanted to be a carpenter until he discovered he was allergic to dust. He attended the California State University, Long Beach, California State University at Long Beach, California, Long Beach, where he majored in graphic art and illustrated a few underground comics. DC After graduation, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Lopresti
Aaron Lopresti (born January 7, 1964) is an American comic book artist who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, CrossGen Comics and Image Comics. Early life Aaron Lopresti was born January 7, 1964''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1650; February 2009; Page 107 in Portland, Oregon. After studying business for a year at Oregon State University, Lopresti left to pursue his passion for film. After two years of community college, went to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.Lopresti, Aaro"Biography" aaronlopresti.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017. Career Lopresti's first published work of note was the Malibu Comics title ''Sludge'', in 1993. He has since gone on to illustrate such titles as Marvel's ''X-Men'', '' Captain Marvel'', ''Planet Hulk'' and ''Ms. Marvel'' and was the artist for DC's ''Wonder Woman'' for issues #20-23, 26-30, 32-40, switching shifts with artist Bernard Chang. He drew covers for both ''Adventure Comics'' and '' Superman: Last S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esad Ribić
Esad T. Ribić (born 10 November 1972) is a Croatian comic book artist and animator, known for his work on various titles for Marvel Comics, including '' Loki'', '' Silver Surfer: Requiem'', '' Sub-Mariner: The Depths'' and the 2015 ''Secret Wars''. Early life Esad T. Ribić was born in 1972 in Zagreb, Croatia. Career Ribić graduated from the School of Applied Arts and Design in Zagreb as a graphic designer. He started making comics in the early 90s, doing shorts strips and illustrations for the Croatian '' Plavi'' magazine (Vjesnik) and German '' Gespenster Geschichten'' ( Bastei Verlag). Ribić also worked for Zagreb Film as a film animator on such series as '' The Little Flying Bears'' and '' Lapitch the Little Shoemaker''. Ribić then illustrated four issues of MarvelComics' Loki in 2004. In 2011–2012, Ribić drew writer Jonathan Hickman's run on '' Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates''. In January 2013 Ribić and writer Jason Aaron started the series ''Thor: God of Thunder'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Raney
Tom 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. Early life Tom Raney attended Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in Dover, New Jersey. In 1986, he met his future wife there, Gina Going. Raney, who was a year ahead of Going in the school's three-year program, was introduced to her by an instructor.Gustines, George Gene (August 22, 2004)"IN PERSON; Pencil, Paper, Lake: At Work in Sparta" ''The New York Times''. Career Raney's first paid work was ''Forgotten Realms'' for DC Comics. His first work with his wife Gina Going-Raney was ''The Warlock Chronicles'', a series that was published by Marvel Comics. Raney is best known for his work on such series as '' Annihilation: Conquest'', ''Alpha Flight'', ''Ultimate X-Men'', ''Uncanny X-Men'', ''DV8'', '' Stormwat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Kubert
Andrew Kubert (; born February 27, 1962) is an American comics artist, letterer and writer. He is the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists, and the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert. He is a graduate of and an instructor of second-year classes at The Kubert School, founded by his father who also taught there. Early life Andrew Kubert is the son of Muriel (''née'' Fogelson) and Joe Kubert, the latter of whom came from a Jewish family in southeast Poland (now Ukraine). His siblings include a sister, Lisa, and brothers David, Daniel, and Adam Kubert, Adam. He and his siblings were raised in Dover, New Jersey. He is also the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert. He graduated from The Kubert School, which was founded by his father in Dover. Career Andy Kubert started his comics career as a letterer at DC Comics in 1980. His first credited artwork for the company was the story "Old Soldiers Never Die" in ''Sgt. Rock'' #393 (Oct. 1984). He later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Kubert
Adam Kubert (; born 1959) is an American comics artist known for his work for publishers such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including work on ''Action Comics'', '' Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine'', ''The Incredible Hulk'', ''Ultimate Fantastic Four'', ''Ultimate X-Men'', and ''Wolverine''. Kubert was rated by '' Wizard'' magazine as one of the "Hot 10 Writers and Artists" in the industry in 2008. He is the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Andy Kubert, both comic book artists as well, and the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert. Born in Dover, New Jersey he is an instructor at the Joe Kubert School located there, which Joe Kubert founded, and at which he and Andy studied. Early life Adam Kubert was born in 1959, the son of Muriel (née Fogelson) and Joe Kubert. His siblings include a sister, Lisa, and brothers David, Daniel, and Andrew. Comics editor Katie Kubert is his niece. He and his siblings grew up in Dover, New Jersey. He began his professional comics career at age 12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman (; born November 30, 1978)Löchel, Ingo"The Walking Dead: Die Comic-Serie – Robert Kirkman" Zauberspiegel. Retrieved February 17, 2013. is an American comic book writer, screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for co-creating ''The Walking Dead (comic book), The Walking Dead'', ''Fear the Walking Dead'', ''Invincible (comics), Invincible'', ''Tech Jacket'', ''Outcast by Kirkman and Azaceta, Outcast'', ''Oblivion Song'' and ''Fire Power (comic book), Fire Power'' for Image Comics, in addition to writing ''Ultimate X-Men'', ''Eric O'Grady, Irredeemable Ant-Man'' and ''Marvel Zombies'' for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series ''Haunt (comics), Haunt''."WonderCon Special Guests"; ''San Diego Comic-Con International, Comic-Con'' magazine; Winter 2010; Page 19 He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of its co-founders. Kirkman is also know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
