Dean Edmund Haspiel (born May 31, 1967 in New York City) is an American

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, writer, and

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. He is known for creating Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, and for his collaborations with writer

Harvey Pekar Harvey Lawrence Pekar (; October 8, 1939 – July 12, 2010) was an American underground comic book writer, music critic, and media personality, best known for his autobiographical ''American Splendor'' comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a ...

on his ''

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'' series as well as the graphic novel ''The Quitter'', and for his collaborations with

Jonathan Ames Jonathan Ames (; born March 23, 1964) is an American author who has written a number of novels and comic memoirs, and is the creator of two television series, '' Bored to Death'' ( HBO) and ''Blunt Talk'' ( STARZ). In the late '90s and early ...

on ''The Alcoholic'' and

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's ''

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''. He has been nominated for numerous

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, and won a 2010

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for TV design work.

Early life

Haspiel grew up on Manhattan's

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and attended

The High School of Music & Art The High School of Music & Art, informally known as "Music & Art" (or "M&A"), was a public specialized high school located at 443-465 West 135th Street in the borough of Manhattan, New York, from 1936 until 1984. In 1961, Music & Art and the High ...

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, often referred to simply as LaGuardia, is a public High school (North America), high school specializing in teaching visual arts and performing arts, located near Lincoln Ce ...

,"An Exclusive Interview with Dean 'Dino' Hapiel, Rock Star in Cartoonist's Clothing"
, ''Walrus Comix'' (2008). graduating in 1985. In the mid-1980s, Haspiel worked at

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(a shared studio space on West 29th Street in New York City) as an assistant for

Howard Chaykin Howard Victor Chaykin (; born October 7, 1950) is an American comic book artist and writer. Chaykin's influences include his one-time employer and mentor, Gil Kane, and the mid-20th century illustrators Robert Fawcett and Al Parker. Early life ...

on ''

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'' and for

Walter Simonson Walter Simonson (born September 2, 1946) is an American comic book writer and artist, best known for a run on Marvel Comics' ''Thor'' from 1983 to 1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill. He is also known for the creator-owned w ...

on ''

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''; he also worked (at a different studio) as an assistant for

Bill Sienkiewicz Boleslav William Felix Robert Sienkiewicz ( ; born May 3, 1958) is an American artist known for his work in comic books—particularly for Marvel Comics' ''New Mutants'', '' Moon Knight,'' and '' Elektra: Assassin''. Sienkiewicz's work in the 198 ...

on ''

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'' and '' Elektra: Assassin''. Later, Haspiel attended the

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, first majoring in illustration and eventually switching to film.

Career

In 1987, while still an undergraduate, Haspiel inaugurated his professional comics career when he co-created ''The Verdict'' with Martin Powell. Haspiel went on to co-create the two-man comics anthology ''

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'' with cartoonist

Josh Neufeld Josh Neufeld (born August 9, 1967) is an alternative cartoonist known for his nonfiction comics on subjects like Hurricane Katrina, international travel, and finance, as well as his collaborations with writers like Harvey Pekar and Brooke Gladsto ...

(a fellow graduate of LaGuardia High School). Haspiel's "last romantic anti-hero" Billy Dogma made his comic book debut in ''Keyhole'', and has appeared in a number of comics and graphic novels since then, published by

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and

Alternative Comics Alternative comics cover a range of American comics that have appeared since the 1980s, following the underground comix movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Alternative comics present an alternative to mainstream superhero comics which ...

. Recent works starring Billy Dogma include ''Brawl'', a "creature romance double feature" mini-series with Michel Fiffe for

Image Comics Image Comics is an American comic book publisher and is the third largest comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry in both unit and market share. It was founded in 1992 by several high-profile illustrators as a venue for creator-ow ...

; and "Sex Planet," a Billy Dogma interlude for '' Popgun'' volume 2 (also published by Image). Haspiel was a long-time collaborator with

on ''

''. The culmination of their work together was the 104-page nonfiction graphic novel ''The Quitter'', published by

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in 2005. In 2006 Haspiel spearheaded the foundation of ACT-I-VATE, a webcomics collective which featured the works of founding members Haspiel, Dan Goldman,

Nick Bertozzi Nick Bertozzi (born May 26, 1970) is an American comic book writer and artist, as well as a commercial illustrator and teacher of cartooning. His series ''Rubber Necker'' from Alternative Comics won the 2003 Harvey Awards for best new talent and ...

Michel Fiffe Michel Fiffe (born 17 May 1979 in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban–American comic book artist and writer. He is best known for his self-published series ' and the Ultimate Marvel series '' All-New Ultimates''. Career Fiffe gained wider exposure i ...

, Leland Purvis,

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, Tim Hamilton, and

. (In 2009,

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published the ''ACT-I-VATE Primer,'' which featured an original Haspiel story as well as work by other members of the collective.) In fall 2008, Vertigo released the original

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''The Alcoholic'', written by

and drawn by Haspiel. Also in 2008,

Françoise Mouly Françoise Mouly (; born 24 October 1955) is a Paris-born New York-based designer, editor, and publisher. She is best known as co-founder, co-editor, and publisher of the comics and graphics magazine ''Raw'' (1980–1991), as the publisher of ...

Toon Books Toon Books is a publisher of hardcover comic book early readers founded by Françoise Mouly. With titles by such creators as Geoffrey Hayes, Jay Lynch, Dean Haspiel, Eleanor Davis, and Mouly's collaborator and husband, Art Spiegelman, Toon Books pr ...

published ''Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever'', written by

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and drawn by Haspiel. In 2008, Haspiel serialized ''Street Code'', a webcomic for

Zuda Comics Zuda Comics was DC Comics' webcomics imprint from 2007 until 2010. Some of the imprints series won awards and nominations from comic industry's Glyph Comics Awards and Harvey Awards. ''Bayou, Volume 1'' was also named one of the 2010 Great Graphic ...

, after editing the

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anthology ''Next-Door Neighbor'' for

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. In 2010, IDW/Graphic NYC Presents published the monograph ''Dean Haspiel: The Early Years,'' by writer Christopher Irving. That same year, Haspiel illustrated Inverna Lockpez's '' Cuba: My Revolution'', published by

. The book was covered by, among others,

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's ''

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'', the ''

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'', and ''Graphic Novel Reporter.'' Also in 2010, Haspiel won an

for outstanding main title design for the

show ''

''. In 2011, Haspiel helped spearhead the creation of ''Trip City'', "a Brooklyn-filtered, multimedia, literary arts salon featuring free regular exclusive content created by a fellowship of 21st Century auteurs." For a period, it was the online home of new Haspiel comics and postings. Since 2016, Haspiel has been writing and drawing the serialized webcomic ''The Red Hook'', about a master thief living in the "New Brooklyn Universe," for

Webtoon Webtoons (), are a type of digital comic that originated in South Korea usually meant to be read on smartphones. While webtoons were mostly unknown outside of Korea during their inception, there has been a surge in popularity internationally ...

. In 2019, Haspiel and long-time collaborator Josh Neufeld launched a weekly

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, ''Scene by Scene with Josh & Dean'', that focused on

and the ''

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Bibliography

Comics

Creator series/graphic novels

* ''The Verdict'', 4-issue miniseries co-created with writer Martin Powell (

Eternity Comics Eternity Comics was a California-based comic book publisher active from 1986 to 1994, first as an independent publisher, then as an imprint of Malibu Comics. Eternity published creator-owned comics of an offbeat, independent flavor, as well as so ...

, 1987) * ''

'', shared with

(1996–1998) ** #1–4 (

Millennium Publications Millennium Publications was an American independent comic book publishing company founded by Mark Ellis, Melissa Martin and Paul Davis. Initially known as a publisher of licensed properties, Millennium adapted works by Arthur Conan Doyle, Leste ...

, 1996–1997) ** #5–6 (

, 1998) * ''Billy Dogma'' #1–3 (

, 1997) * ''

SLC Punk! ''SLCPunk!'' is a 1998 American comedy-drama film written and directed by James Merendino. The film centers around Steven "Stevo" Levy, a college graduate and punk living in Salt Lake City during the mid-1980s. ''SLCPunk!'' was chosen as the open ...

'' written by

James Merendino James Anthony Merendino (born January 11, 1969) is an American film director and screenwriter who is best known for directing the 1998 film ''SLC Punk!''. Life Merendino was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah whe ...

(Straight Edge Productions/Lulu Publishing, 1999) * ''Daydream Lullabies'' (

, 1999) * ''Opposable Thumbs'' (

, 2001) * ''Boy In My Pocket'' (

, 2003) * '' The Thing: Night Falls on Yancy Street'', 4-issue miniseries with writer

Evan Dorkin Evan Dorkin (born April 20, 1965) is an American comics artist and cartoonist. His best known works are the comic books ''Milk and Cheese'' and ''Dork''. His comics often poke fun at fandom, even while making it clear that Dorkin is a fan himsel ...

(

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 ...

, 2003) * ''Aim To Dazzle'' (

, 2004) * ''The Quitter'' with writer

(

, 2005) * ''

Immortal Immortality is the ability to live forever, or eternal life. Immortal or Immortality may also refer to: Film * ''The Immortals'' (1995 film), an American crime film * ''Immortality'', an alternate title for the 1998 British film '' The Wisdom of ...

'' webcomic
Act-i-vate
2006) * ''Brawl'', 3-issue miniseries shared with

(

, 2007) * ''Fear, My Dear'' webcomic
Act-i-vate
2007) * ''The Alcoholic'' with writer

(

, 2008) * ''Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever'' with writer

(

, 2008) * ''Street Code'' webcomic (

, 2008) * ''Next-Door Neighbor'' webcomics anthology, editor (

Smith Magazine ''Smith Magazine'' is a U.S.-based online magazine devoted to storytelling in all its forms. ''Smiths content is participatory in nature, and the magazine welcomes contributions from all its readers. The magazine has made a name for itself with it ...

, 2008) * '' Cuba: My Revolution'' with writer Inverna Lockpez (

, 2010) * ''The Last Mortician'' webcomic with writer Tim Hall (

Tor.com ''Tor.com'' is an online science fiction and fantasy magazine published by Tor Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers. The magazine publishes articles, reviews, original short fiction, re-reads and commentary on speculative fiction. From 20 ...

, 2011) * ''The Fox: Freak Magnet'' with writers

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

J. M. DeMatteis John Marc DeMatteis (; born December 15, 1953) is an American writer of comic books, television and novels. Biography Early career J. M. DeMatteis's earliest aspirations were to be a rock musician and comic book artist. He began playing in ban ...

(

Archie Comics Archie Comic Publications, Inc., is an American comic book publisher headquartered in Pelham, New York.Detective Comics ''Detective Comics'' is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics. The first volume, published from 1937 to 2011 (and later continued in 2016), is best known for introducing the superhero Batman i ...

'' #589, 14-page story titled " Bonus Book #5: For the Love of Ivy" with writers Lewis Klahr & Steve Piersall (

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 ...

, 1988) * ''

Justice League International Justice League International (JLI) is a fictional DC comics superhero team that succeeded the original Justice League from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. The team enjoyed several comic books runs, the first being written by Keith Giffen and ...

'' #24, 14-page story titled "Bonus Book #13: Maxwell Lord" with writer David Levin (DC Comics, 1989) * ''Caliber Presents'' #s 16–21, story titled "The Verdict: The Acolyte" with writer Martin Powell (

Caliber Comics Caliber Comics or Caliber Press is an American comic book publisher founded in 1989 by Gary Reed. Featuring primarily creator-owned comics, Caliber published over 1,300 comics in the decade following its inception and is ranked as one of America ...

, 1990) * ''

Negative Burn ''Negative Burn'' is a black-and-white anthology comic book published beginning in 1993 by Caliber Press, and subsequently by Image Comics and Desperado Publishing. Edited by Joe Pruett, ''Negative Burn'' is noted for its eclectic range of genres, ...

'' #27, 1-page story titled "Lionel's Lament" (Caliber Comics, 1995) * ''Negative Burn'' #28, 1-page story titled "Lionel's Lament" with cartoonist

(Caliber Comics, 1995) * ''Negative Burn'' #32, 1-page story titled "You're Lying To Me" (Caliber Comics, 1996) * ''Negative Burn'' #33, 2-page story titled "American Dilemma" starring

(Caliber Comics, 1995) * ''SPX '97'' anthology, "Lucky Love Limbo" with

Jessica Abel Jessica Abel (born 1969) is an American comic book writer and artist, known as the creator of such works as ''Life Sucks'', ''Drawing Words & Writing Pictures'', ''Soundtrack'', ''La Perdida'', ''Mirror, Window'', ''Radio: An Illustrated Guide' ...

( CBLDF, 1997) * ''

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'' #10 anthology, 6-page story titled "Open" (

Fantagraphics Fantagraphics (previously Fantagraphics Books) is an American publisher of alternative comics, classic comic strip anthologies, manga, magazines, graphic novels, and the erotic Eros Comix imprint. History Founding Fantagraphics was found ...

, 1999) * ''SPX '99'' anthology, 2-page story titled "Buster Browns" (CBLDF, 1999) * ''

Day of Judgment The Last Judgment, Final Judgment, Day of Reckoning, Day of Judgment, Judgment Day, Doomsday, Day of Resurrection or The Day of the Lord (; ar, یوم القيامة, translit=Yawm al-Qiyāmah or ar, یوم الدین, translit=Yawm ad-Dīn, ...

: Secret Files'', "Dr. Fate" pin-up (DC Comics, 1999) * ''American Splendor: Terminal'' anthology, 1-page story titled "Violation" with writer

(

Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops known ...

, 1999) * ''American Splendor: Bedtime Stories'' anthology, 1-page story titled "The Good Times Are Gone" with writer

(Dark Horse Comics, 2000) * ''American Splendor: Portrait of the Author In His Declining Years'' anthology, 5-page story titled "Payback" with writer

(Dark Horse Comics, 2001) * ''Expo 2001'' anthology, 4-page story titled "The Big To Do" (CBLDF, 2001) * ''Bizarro Comics'' anthology, 7-page story titled "Captain Marvel and the Sham Shazam" with writer

Sam Henderson Sam Henderson (born October 18, 1969) is an American cartoonist, writer, and expert on American comedy history. He is best known for his ongoing comic book series ''Magic Whistle''. He was a contributor to the animated television series ''Spong ...

(DC Comics, 2001) * ''9–11: Emergency Relief'' anthology, 6-page story titled "91101" (

, 2002) * ''Captain America: Red, White & Blue'' with writer Karl Bollers (

, 2002) * ''

Muties Muties is a six issue miniseries from Marvel Comics which ran from February to July 2002. It focused on six different Mutants, and each story was essentially self-contained. The miniseries was supposed to show the day-to-day sufferings of mutant ...

'' #3 with writer Karl Bollers (

, 2002) * writer for

Johnny Bravo ''Johnny Bravo'' is an American animated comedy television series created by Van Partible for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. It is the second of the network's Cartoon Cartoons, which aired from ...

in ''

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'' #12 (DC Comics, 2002) * ''JLA-Z'',

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pin-up (DC Comics, 2003) * ''

X-Men Unlimited ''X-Men Unlimited'' was the title of three comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters (heroes and villains) from the X-tit ...

'' #40 anthology 12-page story titled "Slam" with writer

(

, 2003) * ''

Spider-Man's Tangled Web ''Spider-Man's Tangled Web'' is a comic book series starring Spider-Man and his supporting cast published by Marvel Comics for 22 issues from June 2001 to March 2003. Overview The title was conceived as an anthology series, where various creat ...

'' #20 with writer

Zeb Wells Zeb Wells is an American comic book writer known for his work at Marvel Comics, a television writer/director known for his work on the animated TV series ''Robot Chicken'', and the co-creator/showrunner of '' SuperMansion''. Career Wells is an ...

(

, 2003) * ''

'' #1, anthology, 4-page story titled "Aim to Dazzle" (Alternative Comics, 2003) * ''The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist'' #3 with writer

Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthy (born January 26, 1965) is an American politician, serving as Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives, House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Rep ...

(Dark Horse Comics, 2003) * ''

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'' #9 (reprinted in ''Batman Adventures: Shadows & Masks'') with writers Gabe Soria and Vito Delsante (

, 2004) * ''

Justice League Adventures While Batman and Superman had their own animated series and comic book follow-ups, the rest of the characters in the would appear in the following comics often. ''The Batman Adventures'' ''The Batman Adventures'' was created as a comic book tie ...

'' #32 with writer

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(DC Comics, 2004) * ''

'' #2, anthology, 1-page story titled "Identity Crisis" with writer

(Alternative Comics, 2004) * ''The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist'' #8 titled "Escape From the Hospital" with writer

(Dark Horse Comics, 2005) * ''Project: Superior'' anthology, co-edited with

Scott Morse Scott Morse (sometimes known as C. Scott Morse or C. S. Morse) is an American animator, filmmaker, and comic book artist/writer. Much of Morse's published work consists of stand-alone graphic novels, although he is perhaps best known for his 1 ...

and Chris Pitzer (

AdHouse Books AdHouse Books was an independent comic book publisher based in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded in 2002 by graphic designer Chris Pitzer. AdHouse was known primarily as a publisher of graphic novels, beginning with 2002's '' Pulpatoon: Pilgri ...

, 2005) * ''

'' #3, anthology, 1-page story titled "Funny You Should Ask!" (Alternative Comics, 2005) * ''Bizarro World'' anthology, 5-page story titled "Bizarro Shmizarro" with writer

(DC Comics, 2005) * ''

SPIN Spin or spinning most often refers to: * Spinning (textiles), the creation of yarn or thread by twisting fibers together, traditionally by hand spinning * Spin, the rotation of an object around a central axis * Spin (propaganda), an intentionally b ...

'', 2-page story titled "Rock, Roll 'n' Randle" written by

(2005) * ''

Playboy ''Playboy'' is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine, formerly in print and currently online. It was founded in Chicago in 1953, by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. K ...

'', 2-page story titled "The Real Harvey" written by

(2005) * ''

'', 1-page story titled "The Black Eyed Peas Storm Sting's Castle" written by

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and Kyle Anderson (2005) * writer of ''Cartoon Network Block Party!'' #16 (DC Comics, 2006) * ''

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'' #7 (''Fallout'', Pt. 1) with writer Vito Delsante (

Speakeasy Comics Speakeasy Comics was a Canadian publishing company of comic books and graphic novels which operated from 2004–2006. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Speakeasy published monthly comics, creator-owned independent series, original graphic novels, and col ...

, 2006) * ''

'' #1 anthology, 20-page story titled "The Day's Highlights" with writer

(

, 2006) * ''

'' #2 anthology, 7-page story titled "Today I am a Man" with writer

(Vertigo, 2006) * ''

'' #3 anthology, 4-page story titled "The Battle of the Vacant Lot" with writer

(Vertigo, 2006) * ''

'' #4 anthology, 8-page story titled "New York City Signing" with writer

(Vertigo, 2007) * ''

Goosebumps Graphix From 2006–2019, several comic book adaptations have been printed, based on the ''Goosebumps'' books by R. L. Stine. The first was '' Creepy Creatures'', a graphic novel compilation book in the ''Goosebumps Graphix'' line. This series began when S ...

'' #3: ''Scary Summer'', story titled "The Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes" adapted from writer

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(

GRAPHIX Scholastic Corporation () is an American multinational publishing, education, and media company that publishes and distributes books, comics, and educational materials for schools, parents, and children. Products are distributed via retail and on ...

, 2007) * ''

Vampirella Vampirella () is a fictional vampire superheroine created by Forrest J Ackerman and comic book artist Trina Robbins in Warren Publishing's black-and-white horror comics magazine ''Vampirella'' #1 (Sept. 1969), a sister publication of ''Creepy'' ...

'' #8 with writer Brian Wood (

Harris Comics Harris Publications Inc. was an American special interest media company, operating over 75 brands with print, digital, mobile and live event platforms prior to its sale to Athlon Media in 2016. It produced magazines that educate, entertain, inf ...

, 2008) * '' Popgun'' vol 2. anthology, story titled "Sex Planet" (Image Comics, 2008) * ''

: Season Two'' anthology #1, 1-page story titled "Hollywood Bob's Observation" with writer

(Vertigo, 2008) * ''

: Season Two'' anthology #2, 2-page story titled "Brought Up Short" with writer

(Vertigo, 2008) * ''

: Season Two'' anthology #3, 9-page story titled "Bop Philosophy" with writer

(Vertigo, 2008) * ''

: Season Two'' anthology #4, 5-page story titled "Cleopatra" with writer

(Vertigo, 2008) * ''ACT-I-VATE Primer'' anthology, story titled "Bring Me the Heart of Billy Dogma" (

, 2009) * ''

Cyclops In Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, the Cyclopes ( ; el, Κύκλωπες, ''Kýklōpes'', "Circle-eyes" or "Round-eyes"; singular Cyclops ; , ''Kýklōps'') are giant one-eyed creatures. Three groups of Cyclopes can be distinguish ...

'' #1, 36-page story titled "The Bicycle Thief or: How Cyclops Got His Groove Back" with writer Lee Black (Marvel Comics, 2011) * '' X-Men: First Class — Class Portraits'' anthology, story (Marvel Comics, 2011) * '' Strange Tales II'' #2 anthology, story featuring

Woodgod Dorothy Walker Dorothy Walker is a fictional character in Marvel Comics. She was created by Stuart Little and Ruth Atkinson and first appeared in ''Miss America Magazine'' #2 (November 1944). She was reintroduced in '' The Defenders'' #89 (Novem ...

(Marvel Comics, 2011) * ''

The Amazing Spider-Man ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its main protagonist. Being in the Earth 616, mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a bim ...

'' #692, 8-page story titled "Spider-Man For A Night" (Marvel Comics, 2012)

Illustrations

Dean Haspiel has contributed illustrations to the following projects: * ''Video King'', ''Mummy Monster Sign'' and ''The Scuzzbournes'' and various others for ''

Nickelodeon Magazine ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' is a defunct American children's magazine inspired by the children's television network Nickelodeon. Its first incarnation appeared in 1990 and was distributed at participating Pizza Hut restaurants; the version of the ma ...

'' * ''Thor's Day'' for ''Shuttle Sheet'' magazine * ''Pot Monkeys'' for ''

High Times ''High Times'' is an American monthly magazine (and cannabis brand) that advocates the Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States, legalization of cannabis as well as other counterculture ideas. The magazine was founded in 1974 by ...

'' magazine * various illustrations and covers for ''

New York Press ''New York Press'' was a free alternative weekly in New York City, which was published from 1988 to 2011. The ''Press'' strove to create a rivalry with the ''Village Voice''. ''Press'' editors claimed to have tried to hire away writer Nat Hento ...

'' * various illustrations and covers for ''The Austin Statesman American's XLent'' * various illustrations and covers for ''

Washington City Paper The ''Washington City Paper'' is a U.S. alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The ''City Paper'' is distributed on Thursdays; its average circulation in 2006 was 85,588. The paper's editorial mix is focused ...

'' * CD single cover for Cowboy Johnny Christ * CD album cover for Yummy * pin-up for David Yurkovich's ''Less Than Heroes'' graphic novel * CD cover and 8pp comix foldout for comedian

Mitch Fatel Mitch Fatel (born December 20, 1968 Mitch Faytel in in Manhattan) is a stand-up comedian. He was raised in Yonkers, New York and began doing stand-up at the age of 15. In 1988 Fatel attended NYU/Tisch School of the Arts and majored in film and ...

's ''Super Retardo''

Film

*Assistant director for Rockville Pictures' ''Burnzy's Last Call'' *Actor in McCann & Co. Films' '' Desolation Angels'' *Comics for

Good Machine Good Machine Productions was an American independent film production, film distribution, and foreign sales company started in the early 1990 by its co-founders and producers, Ted Hope and James Schamus. David Linde joined as a partner in the la ...

's ''

Happiness Happiness, in the context of Mental health, mental or emotional states, is positive or Pleasure, pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Other forms include life satisfaction, well-being, subjective well-being, flourishin ...

'' *Production assistant for Good Machine's ''

The Ice Storm ''The Ice Storm'' is a 1994 American novel by Rick Moody. The novel was widely acclaimed by readers and critics alike, described as a funny, acerbic, and moving hymn to a dazed and confused era of American life.Moby Presents: Alien Sex Party'' *Illustration for Good Machine's ''

'' *Comics for Red Mountain Film's ''Jail Bait'' *Illustrations for the HBO series ''

Theater

*Playwright for ''Switch to Kill'' (2014) *Playwright for ''Harakiri Kane (aka Die! Die, Again!)'' (2017)— features Stoya *Playwright for ''The Last Bar at the End of the World'' (2018) — features Stoya,

Seth Gilliam Seth Gilliam (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayals of Ellis Carver on ''The Wire'', Clayton Hughes on '' Oz'', Detective Daniels on ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' (2007–2008), Dr. Alan Deaton on ''T ...

MacDonald, Heidi
"Roundtable: Stoya, Seth Gilliam, Phillip Cruise and Dean Haspiel talk The Last Bar at the End of The World,"
''The Beat'' (04/09/2018).

Awards

* Ignatz Award nomination for Outstanding Comic (''Keyhole'') (1997) * Eisner Award nomination for Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition (2002) *

Ignatz Award The Ignatz Awards recognize outstanding achievements in comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger publishers. They have been awarded each year at the Small Press Expo since 1997, only skipping a ...

nomination for Outstanding Artist (2003) *

Eisner Award The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, sometimes referred to as the comics industry's equivalent of the Academy Awards. They are named in ...

nomination for Best Webcomic (2008) *

outstanding main title design for ''

'' (2010) *

Ringo Award The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Ringo Awards, are prizes given for achievement in comic books. They are named in honor of artist Mike Wieringo and they were founded by the Reisterstown, Maryland-based Cards ...

best webcomic for ''The Red Hook'' (2017)

References

External links

*
Dean Haspiel's blog

Trip City

ACT-I-VATE

''Next-Door Neighbor'' on SMITH

''L.A. Times'' "Hero Complex" Interview

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