Chris Batista is an American
comic book artist
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, known for his work on a number of titles for
Marvel Comics
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and
DC Comics
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DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
, including ''
Steel
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'', ''
Spaceknights
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'' and ''
Thunderbolts''.
Career
Batista is an alumnus of
Manhattan
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's
School of Visual Arts
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History
This school was started by ...
, having studied under
Klaus Janson
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, who helped obtain for him his first professional work.
[Chris Batista]
, Wizard World
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* Wizard (supernatural), a practitioner of magic
Art, entertainment and media Fictional characters
* Wizard (Archie Comics), a comic book supe ...
, accessed April 21, 2011.
Titles Batista has contributed to include ''
Steel
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'' (1993–1995), ''
Spider-Man 2099
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'' (1994), ''
Spaceknights
Rom the Space Knight is a superhero, originally a toy and then a magazine lead. Rom was created by Scott Dankman, Richard C. Levy, and Bryan L. McCoy for Parker Brothers and is now a Hasbro asset. After the toy was licensed to Marvel Comics, Rom ...
'' (2000–2001), ''
Thunderbolts'' (2002–2003), ''
The Legion'' (2003–2004), ''
JLA'' (2005) and has provided art for several issues of
DC Comics
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DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
weekly year-long comic book series ''
52'' (2006–2007).
He also penciled an arc of DC's ''
Robin'' with Chuck Dixon.
He has recently pencilled the second volume of ''
Booster Gold
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...
'', starring the eponymous time-traveling hero.
Personal life
Batista resides in New York City.
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Bibliography
* ''Marvel Swimsuit Special
The ''Marvel Swimsuit Special'' (formerly ''Marvel Illustrated: The Swimsuit Issue'') was an annual magazine-styled comic book published by Marvel Comics from 1991 to 1995. A parody of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, ''Sports Illustrated ...
'' #2 (pencils, Marvel Comics
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, 1993)
* ''X-Factor
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'' #88-89, ''Annual'' #8 (pencils, with Peter David
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, Marvel Comics
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, March 1993 - May 1993)
* ''X-Men Adventures
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'' #7-8, 10, 15 (pencils, with Ralph Macchio
Ralph George Macchio Jr. ( ; born November 4, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in three ''Karate Kid'' films and in ''Cobra Kai'', a sequel television series. He also played Johnny Cade in '' The Outsiders' ...
/ Mark Edward Edens, Marvel Comics
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, June 1993 - January 1994)
* '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' #139-140 (pencils, with Larry Hama
Larry Hama (; born June 7, 1949) is an People of the United States, American comic-book writer, artist, actor, and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s.
During the 1970s, he was seen in minor role ...
, Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...
, August 1993 - September 1993)
* ''Dr. Strange, Sorcerer Supreme
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (cover-dated July 1963). Doctor Strange serves as Sorc ...
Annual'' #3 (pencils, with Geoff Isherwood/ Scholly Fisch, Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...
, 1993)
* ''Steel
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'' #0, 1-3, 5-8, 9-10 (Covers) 11-13, 15-16 (pencils, with Jon Bogdanove
Jon Bogdanove is an American comics artist and writer. He is best known for his work on ''Power Pack'' and '' Superman: The Man of Steel'', as well as for creating the character Steel with writer Louise Simonson in 1993.
Career
Comics
After at ...
/Louise Simonson
Louise Simonson (née Mary Louise Alexander; born September 26, 1946) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as ''Conan the Barbarian'', ''Power Pack'', ''X-Factor'', ''New Mutants'', ...
, DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.
DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...
, February 1994 - June 1995)
* '' Spider-Man Magazine'' #1 (pencils, with Kelly P. Corvese, Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...
, March 1994)
* '' Worlds Collide'' #1 (pencils, with Dwayne McDuffie
Dwayne Glenn McDuffie (February 20, 1962February 21, 2011) was an American writer of comic books and television, known for producing and writing the animated series ''Static Shock'', '' Damage Control'', ''Justice League Unlimited'' and ''Ben 10 ...
/Ivan Velez Jr.
Ivan Velez Jr. (born 1961) is an openly gay Latino American cartoonist, writer, museum educator, and teaching artist, known for creating the groundbreaking comic book series ''Tales of the Closet,'' and for his work with the DC Comics imprint Mile ...
/Robert L. Washington III
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Biograph ...
, DC/Milestone
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, July 1994)
* ''Spider-Man 2099
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'' #22-23 (with Peter David
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, Marvel Comics, August–September 1994)
* ''Justice League Quarterly
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'' #17 (DC Comics, Winter 1994)
* ''X-Men
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'' #14 (with Ralph Macchio/Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza (born December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', ''X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', ''Deadpool'' and '' Thunderbolts ...
, Marvel Comics, March 1995)
* ''Black Lightning
Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden, first appeared in ''Black Lightning'' #1 (April 1977), during ...
'' #7 (with Tony Isabella
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, DC Comics, August 1995)
* ''Deathstroke
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'' #52 (with Marv Wolfman
Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's ''The Tomb of Dracula'', for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade, and DC Comics's '' The New Te ...
, DC Comics, October 1995)
* '' Shi: Senryaku'' #2 (with Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek ( ) (born September 16, 1960) is an American comic book writer. His work includes the ''Marvels'' limited series, his own series titled ''Astro City'', a four-year run on ''The Avengers (comic book), The Avengers, Thunderbolts (comics ...
/Gary Cohn
Gary David Cohn (born August 27, 1960) is an American business leader who served as the 11th Director of the National Economic Council and chief economic advisor to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2018. He managed the administration's econo ...
, Crusade Comics, October 1995)
* '' Vampirella Pin-Up Special'' #1 (Harris Comics, October 1995)
* ''Extreme Justice
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...
'' #10,12-14 (Covers, with Christopher Priest, DC Comics, November 1995 - March 1996)
* '' Underworld Unleashed: Patterns of Fear'' #1 (with Roger Stern
Roger Stern (born September 17, 1950) is an American comic book author and novelist.
Biography
Early career
In the early 1970s, Stern and Bob Layton published the fanzine ''CPL'' (''Contemporary Pictorial Literature''), one of the first platfor ...
, DC Comics, December 1995)
* ''Doomsday
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* Eschatology, a time period described in the eschatological writings in Abrahamic religions and in doomsday scenarios of non-Abrahamic religions.
* Global catastrophic risk, a hypothetical event explored in science and fict ...
Annual'' #1 (with Louise Simonson
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, DC Comics, 1995)
* '' Vengeance of Vampirella'' #22 (with Tom Sniegoski
Thomas E. Sniegoski is an American novelist, comic book writer and pop culture journalist.
Career
A number of Sniegoski's works have been related to the Buffyverse, the fictional universe established by TV series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ...
, Harris Comics, January 1996)
* '' Justice League Task Force'' #30-33 (Covers, with Ivan Velez Jr.
Ivan Velez Jr. (born 1961) is an openly gay Latino American cartoonist, writer, museum educator, and teaching artist, known for creating the groundbreaking comic book series ''Tales of the Closet,'' and for his work with the DC Comics imprint Mile ...
, DC Comics, December 1995 - March 1996)
* ''Green Lantern
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'' #84, 90, 107 (with Ron Marz
Ron Marz (born November 17, 1965) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as ''Batman/Aliens'', ''DC vs. Marvel'', ''Green Lantern'', ''Silver Surfer'', and ''Witchblade''.
Career
Marz is known for his work on ''Silv ...
, DC Comics, March 1997 - December 1998)
* ''Professor Xavier and the X-Men
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Publication history
The comic was part of Marvel's experimental 99 cents comics l ...
'' #16 (cover), 17-18 (with Jorge González, Marvel Comics, February 1997 - April 1997)
* ''JLA Gallery
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'' (one-shot) (DC Comics, July 1997)
* '' Turok: Tales of The Lost Land'' #1 (with Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza (born December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', ''X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', ''Deadpool'' and '' Thunderbolts ...
, Valiant Comics, April 1998)
* ''Magnus Robot Fighter
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'' #15 (with D.G. Chichester/Tom Peyer
Tom Peyer (born February 23, 1954) is an American comic book creator and editor. He is known for his 1999 revisioning of Golden Age super-hero Hourman, as well as his work on the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 1990s. An editor at DC Comics/Vertigo ...
, Valiant Comics, July 1998)
* '' Trinity Angels'' #8-9, 11-12 (with Kevin Maguire, Crusade Comics, February 1998 - February 1999)
* '' BlackJack: Blood and Honor'' tpb (with Alex Simmons
Alexandria Patrice Simmons (; born July 7, 1986) is an American basketball coach and former player who is currently the head women's basketball coach at the University of Memphis. From 2018 to 2023, she coached at Gardner–Webb University.
Pl ...
, Dark Angel Productions, December 1999)
* ''Spaceknights
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'' (script and art, with co-author Jim Starlin
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, 5-issue limited series, Marvel Comics, October 2000 - February 2001)
* '' Spider-Girl'' #39 (with Tom Defalco
Tom DeFalco (born June 26, 1950) is an American comic book writer and editor well known for his association with Marvel Comics, with long runs on ''Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Thor'', and ''Fantastic Four''.
Career
While in college, DeFalco "wrote fo ...
, Marvel Comics, December 2001)
* '' Shi: The Illustrated Warrior'' #2 (with Billy Tucci
William Tucci is an illustrator, writer, and filmmaker best known for his creator-owned title and character, '' Shi''.
Career
Tucci founded Crusade Comics in Bayport, New York Its flagship title, '' Shi'', debuted in March 1994. Publisher To ...
/Craig Shaw Gardner
Craig Shaw Gardner (born July 2, 1949) is an American author, best known for producing fantasy parodies similar to those of Terry Pratchett.
He was also a member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America (SAGA), a loose-knit group of Heroi ...
, Crusade Comics, 2002)
* ''Iron Man
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'' #49 (with Frank Tieri, Marvel Comics, February 2002)
* '' Marvel Universe: Millennial Visions'' #1 (Writer/Artist, Marvel Comics, February 2002)
* '' Captain Marvel'' #28 (with Peter David
Peter Allen David (born September 23, 1956), often abbreviated PAD, is an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films and video games.Buxton, Marc (March 29, 2014)"From 'Future Imperfect' to '2099': Peter David's Greatest Hits" Co ...
, Marvel Comics, March 2002)
* '' The Order'' #2 (with Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek ( ) (born September 16, 1960) is an American comic book writer. His work includes the ''Marvels'' limited series, his own series titled ''Astro City'', a four-year run on ''The Avengers (comic book), The Avengers, Thunderbolts (comics ...
/Jo Duffy
Mary Jo Duffy (born February 9, 1954) is an American comic book editor and writer, known for her work for Marvel Comics in the 1980s and DC Comics and Image Comics in the 1990s.
Biography
A native of the New York City area, Duffy attended Welles ...
, Marvel Comics, May 2002)
* '' JLA/JSA Secret Files and Origins'' #1 (with Joe Kelly, DC Comics, January 2003)
* '' Thunderbolts'' #66, 68, 72, 74 (with Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza (born December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', ''X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', ''Deadpool'' and '' Thunderbolts ...
, Marvel Comics, August 2002 - January 2003)
* '' JLA-Z'' #1 (with Mike McAvennie, DC Comics, November 2003)
* '' The Legion'' #19-23, 25-30, 32-33 (with Dan Abnett
Dan Abnett (born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, sinc ...
/Andy Lanning
Andy Lanning is an English comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett.
Career
Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker. He has also pencill ...
, DC Comics, June 2003 - July 2004)
* ''Firestorm
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'' #6 (with Justin Gray
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Career
Gray has often collaborated with fellow writer Jimmy Palmiotti on series such as '' Hawkman'', ''Jonah Hex'', ''Power Girl'', '' 21 Down'', '' Uncle Sam and the Fr ...
/Jimmy Palmiotti
James Palmiotti (born August 14, 1961) is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film.
Early life
Palmiotti attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City.
Career
Palmiotti star ...
, DC Comics, December 2004)
* ''Aquaman
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'' #23-24 (with John Ostrander
John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949) is an American writer of comic books, including ''Suicide Squad'', ''Grimjack'' and '' Star Wars: Legacy''.
Career
Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes ...
, DC Comics, December 2004 - January 2005)
* '' JLA'' #115-119 (with Allan Heinberg
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Heinberg is the screenwriter of the 2017 film ''Wonder Woman'', directed by Patty Jenkins. His television writing and p ...
/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 serve ...
, DC Comics, August–November 2005)
* ''Hawkman
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'' #47-49 (with Justin Gray
Justin Gray is an American comic book writer working mostly for DC Comics.
Career
Gray has often collaborated with fellow writer Jimmy Palmiotti on series such as '' Hawkman'', ''Jonah Hex'', ''Power Girl'', '' 21 Down'', '' Uncle Sam and the Fr ...
/Jimmy Palmiotti
James Palmiotti (born August 14, 1961) is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film.
Early life
Palmiotti attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City.
Career
Palmiotti star ...
, DC Comics, February 2006 - April 2006)
* '' 52'' #5, 10, 17, 20, 29, 31, 40, 45, 52 (art, with writers Geoff Johns/Grant Morrison
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/Greg Rucka
Gregory Rucka (born November 29, 1969) is an American writer known for the series of novels starring his character Atticus Kodiak, the creator-owned comic book series '' Whiteout'', ''Queen & Country'', '' Stumptown'' and '' Lazarus'', as well a ...
/Mark Waid
Mark Waid (; born March 21, 1962) is an American comic book writer best known for his work on DC Comics titles ''The Flash'', '' Kingdom Come'' and '' Superman: Birthright'' as well as his work on ''Captain America'', ''Fantastic Four'' and '' Dar ...
and layouts by Keith Giffen
Keith Ian Giffen (born November 30, 1952) is an American comics artist and writer. He is known for his work for DC Comics on their ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo.
Biography
K ...
, DC Comics, June 2006 - May 2007)
* ''Teen Titans
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'' #47 (with Adam Beechen
Adam Beechen (born December 14, 1968) is an American comic book writer who wrote '' Countdown to Adventure'' and co-wrote ''Countdown'' for DC Comics.
Career
Animation
Beechen has written scripts for various cartoons, such as ''Teen Titans'', '' ...
, DC Comics, July 2007)
* ''Superman Confidential
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''Superman Confidential'' featured Superman stories set in the early years of the char ...
'' #8-9 (with Dan Abnett
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/Andy Lanning
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Career
Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker. He has also pencill ...
, DC Comics, December 2007 - January 2008)
* '' Robin'' #170-174 (with Chuck Dixon
Charles Dixon (born April 14, 1954) is an American comic book writer, best known for his work on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher and on the DC Comics characters Batman, Nightwing, and Robin in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Early life
D ...
, DC Comics, March–July 2008)
* ''Superman/Batman
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Annual'' #3 (with Len Wein
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, DC Comics, March 2009)
* '' The Last Days of Animal Man'' (with Gerry Conway
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, 6-issue limited series, DC Comics, July–December 2009)
* ''Titans
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'' #21 (with J. T. Krul
Jeffrey T. Krul (born November 14, 1972 in Michigan) is an American comic book writer, best known for his work on Aspen MLT's ''Fathom'' comic series.
Early life
J.T. Krul was born and raised in Michigan. He received a Bachelor's degree in Film a ...
, DC Comics, March 2010)
* ''Wonder Woman
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'' #41 (with Gail Simone
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, DC Comics, April 2010)
* ''Booster Gold
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...
'' #32-35, #37-39, #41-43 (with J.M. DeMatteis/Keith Giffen
Keith Ian Giffen (born November 30, 1952) is an American comics artist and writer. He is known for his work for DC Comics on their ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo.
Biography
K ...
, DC Comics, July 2010-June 2011)
* '' Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors'' #12 (with Peter Tomasi
Peter J. Tomasi is an American comic book editor and writer, best known for his work for DC Comics. As an editor, he oversaw numerous comic books featuring the Justice League, including series starring various members of that team such as Batman, ...
, DC Comics, September 2011)
* ''Batman Beyond
''Batman Beyond'' (known as ''Batman of the Future'' outside the United States) is an American superhero animated television series developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation in collaboration ...
'' #8 (with Adam Beechen
Adam Beechen (born December 14, 1968) is an American comic book writer who wrote '' Countdown to Adventure'' and co-wrote ''Countdown'' for DC Comics.
Career
Animation
Beechen has written scripts for various cartoons, such as ''Teen Titans'', '' ...
, DC Comics, October 2011)
* '' Legion: Secret Origin #1-6 (with Paul Levitz
Paul Levitz (; born October 21, 1956) is an American comic book writer, editor and executive. The president of DC Comics from 2002–2009, he worked for the company for over 35 years in a wide variety of roles. Along with publisher Jenette Kahn ...
, DC Comics, December 2011-May 2012)
* ''Spaceknights
Rom the Space Knight is a superhero, originally a toy and then a magazine lead. Rom was created by Scott Dankman, Richard C. Levy, and Bryan L. McCoy for Parker Brothers and is now a Hasbro asset. After the toy was licensed to Marvel Comics, Rom ...
'' (2012; script and art, with co-author Jim Starlin
James P. Starlin (born October 9, 1949) is an American comics artist and writer. Beginning his career in the early 1970s, he is best known for space opera stories, for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock, and ...
, 3-issue limited series, Marvel Comics, December 2012 - February 2013)
* ''Flash
Flash, flashes, or FLASH may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
Fictional aliases
* Flash (DC Comics character), several DC Comics superheroes with super speed:
** Flash (Barry Allen)
** Flash (Jay Garrick)
** Wally West, the first Kid ...
'' #23.1 (with Brian Buccellato
Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world.
It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word mea ...
, DC Comics, November 2013)
* '' Stormwatch'' #28 (Cover, with Jim Starlin
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, DC Comics, April 2014)
* ''Green Lantern Corps
Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic law enforcement organization 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 residin ...
'' #30 (with Van Jensen/Scott Kolins
Scott Kolins is an American illustrator, writer, and creator of 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. ...
, DC Comics, June 2014)
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External links
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Chris Batista
at Comic Vine
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Living people
American cartoonists
American comics artists
American comics writers
School of Visual Arts alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)