Joe Keatinge is an American

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writer and editor, best known for his writing work with

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 ...

and

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 as the co-editor of '' Popgun'' with

Mark Andrew Smith Mark Andrew Smith (born July 24th, 1979) is an American comic book Comic book creator, author and graphic novelist. Early life and education Smith attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied film. He graduated in 20 ...

Early life

Joe Keatinge was born on June 11, 1982 in

Santa Monica, California Santa Monica (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast (California), South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 United Sta ...

. He attended school in

Portland, Oregon Portland (, ) is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous co ...

Career

After finishing school, Keatinge left for

San Francisco, California San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ...

to pursue a career in comics, eventually working with

Savage Dragon The Savage Dragon is a fictional superhero created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon. The character first appeared ...

creator

Erik Larsen Erik J. Larsen (born December 8, 1962) is an American comic book artist, writer, and publisher. He currently acts as the chief financial officer of Image Comics. He gained attention in the early 1990s with his art on Spider-Man series for Marvel ...

, leading to his hiring at Image Comics shortly after Larsen became Publisher. Keatinge's career at Image spanned various positions including Public Relations and Marketing, as well as Sales and Licensing. He has contributed to anthology titles such as ''

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, ...

'' with artist Evan Bryce and ''

Fantastic Comics ''Fantastic Comics'' was an American comic book superhero anthology title published by Fox Feature Syndicate during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The title introduced the characters Banshee, Black Fury (John Perry), Nagana, Queen of Evil, Samson, ...

'' #24 with artists

Michael Allred Michael Dalton Allred is an American comic book artist and writer most famous for his independent comics creations, ''Madman'' and ''iZombie''. His style is often compared to pop art, as well as commercial and comic art of the 1950s and 1960 ...

and

Laura Allred Laura Allred is an American comics artist who is best known for her work as a colorist with her husband, the writer/artist Mike Allred. Awards * 1995: Won "Favorite Colorist" Wizard Fan Award * 1998: Nominated for "Best Colorist" Eisner A ...

, which was part of ''

The Next Issue Project The Next Issue Project is a series of American comic-book anthology one-shots published by Image Comics beginning in February 2008. The multi-title project, edited by Erik Larsen, creator of Savage Dragon, features comic book characters that have ...

''. In 2018, Keatinge collaborated with artist

Bret Blevins Bret Blevins (sometimes spelled Brett Blevins) (born August 13, 1960) is an American comics artist, animation storyboard artist, and painter. He is perhaps best known for his stint as the regular penciler of ''New Mutants'' for Marvel Comics. Ca ...

on the ''Stellar'' limited series published by Image Comics. He is most well known for his work on the anthology, '' PopGun'' with co-editor

Awards

*2008

Harvey Award The Harvey Awards are given for achievement in comic books. Named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards were founded by Gary Groth in 1988, president of the publisher Fantagraphics, to be the successor to the Kirby Awards that were ...

for Best Anthology (for ''PopGun Volume 1'', with Mark Andrew Smith; Image Comics) *2010

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 ...

for Best Anthology (for ''Popgun Volume 3'', with Mark Andrew Smith and D. J. Kirkbride; Image Comics)

Nominations

*2009 Harvey Award for Best Anthology for ''PopGun Volume 2''"2009 Harvey Awards"
. The Harvey Awards. Retrieved November 16, 2012.

Bibliography

As a writer

*''Adventures of Superman #16: "Strange Visitor" (October, 2014) *''

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'' #8: "Moving On: Part Four" (with

Mario Gully Mario Gully – also known professionally as O.M.G. – is an American comic book artist, who created the comic book series ''Ant''. Ant was first picked up by Arcana Studios and later moved to Image Comics where it would deal with more adult th ...

, 2006) *''The

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Presents Liberty Annual'' 2012: "Lumière" (with Chynna Clugston-Flores, 2012) *''

'' #6: "Me, Myself, and Time" (with Evan Bryce, 2006) *''

Next Issue Project The Next Issue Project is a series of American comic-book anthology one-shots published by Image Comics beginning in February 2008. The multi-title project, edited by Erik Larsen, creator of Savage Dragon, features comic book characters that have ...

'': **''

'' #24: "Stardust the Super Wizard" (with

Mike Allred Michael Dalton Allred is an American comic book artist and writer most famous for his independent comics creations, ''Madman'' and ''iZombie''. His style is often compared to pop art, as well as commercial and comic art of the 1950s and 1960s ...

, in #1, 2008) **'' Silver Streak Comics'' #24: "Kelly the Cop" (script, art and lettering, in #2, 2009) **''

Crack Comics ''Crack Comics'' was an anthology comic book series published by Quality Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It featured such characters as The Clock, Black Condor, Captain Triumph, Alias the Spider, Madame Fatal, Jane Arden, Molly the ...

'' #63: "Slap Happy Pappy" (script, art, lettering and coloring, in #3, 2011) *'' PopGun'' Volume 1: "Afterword: Graphic Music" (with Val Nunez, 2007) *''

'' #171: "Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies: Finale" (with

, Simon Fraser, Tim Hamilton, George O'Connor,

Mike Cavallaro Mike Cavallaro is an American comic book writer and artist. His most notable work is in the realm of middle grade comics, including collaborations with Jane Yolen and his own graphic novel series ''Nico Bravo'' (both published by First Second Book ...

and Joe Infurnari, 2011) collected in ''Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies'' (tpb, 128 pages, 2011, ) *'' Glory'' #23-#34 (with

Sophie Campbell Sophie Campbell (formerly Ross Campbell) is a comic writer and artist known for her indie comics such as ''Wet Moon'' and ''Shadoweyes'', and for her art on the ''Jem and the Holograms'' comics. She primarily writes and draws characters who are a ...

Extreme Studios Awesome Comics or Awesome Entertainment (also known as Awesome-Hyperwerks when briefly joined with Hyperwerks, Hyperwerks Entertainment) was an American comic book studio formed in 1997 by Rob Liefeld following his expulsion from Image Comics, a c ...

, 2012-2013) *'' Hell Yeah'' #1-ongoing (with Andre Szymanowicz, 2012-...) *'' Shutter'' #1-ongoing (with Leila del Duca, Image Comics, 2014-...)

As an editor

*'' Popgun'' (

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, 2007–2010): **''Volume One'' (with

, 450 pages, 2007, ) **''Volume Two'' (with Mark Andrew Smith, 472 pages, 2008, ) **''Volume Three'' (Executive Editor, edited by Mark Andrew Smith and DJ Kirkbride, 472 pages, 2009, ) **''Volume Four'' (Executive Editor, edited by DJ Kirkbride, Adam P. Knave and

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, 512 pages, 2010, ) *'' One Model Nation'' (with co-editor

, written by C. Allbritton Taylor, illustrated by Jim Rugg,

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, 144 pages, 2010, ) *'' 50 Girls 50'' #1-4 (written by

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and Doug Murray, illustrated by

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, 2011)

As a colorist

*''

Jack Staff Jack Staff is a British superhero created by comic book writer/artist Paul Grist. Billed as "Britain's Greatest Hero", it is known for being in the style of an anthology title and for its multi-linear plotlines. He first saw print in comics pu ...

'' #11 (with co-colorists Erik Larsen and Eric Stephenson and writer/artist/letterer

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, 2006) *''

Masters of the Universe ''Masters of the Universe'' (sometimes referred to as the ''He-Man'' or ''She-Ra'' series) is a sword and planet-themed media franchise created by Mattel. The main premise revolves around the conflict between He-Man (the alter ego of Prince Ada ...

'' #4 ( with co-colorists Thomas Mason, James Offredi, Rex Stabbs, Ali "Haplo" Tavakoly, Deidre Lynn "Kookie" Vance and Larry Jámal Walton, 2004, reprinted in issue #17 of the UK series in 2005) *''

'' #115: "Freak Force: Together Again for the First Time!" (with co-colorist Dash Martin, writer Erik Larsen, artist

Mark Englert Mark Englert is an American musician known as a guitarist for Dramarama since 1982. He has appeared with Dramarama on ''Late Night with David Letterman'' and ''The Tonight Show''. He has worked with a number of established musicians including Ben ...

, and letterer

Chris Eliopoulos Chris Eliopoulos (born September 30, 1967) is an American cartoonist and letterer of comic books. Early life Eliopoulos attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City from 1985 to 1989. He majored in graphic design and minored in ...

, 2004) *''Savage Dragon: God War'' #1-2 (with co-colorists Dash Martin and

Josh Richardson Joshua Michael Richardson (born September 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning first-tea ...

, writer

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 ...

, artist Mark Englert, and letterer

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, 2004-2005)

As an artist

*'' Bedtime Stories for Impressionable Children'' #1: "Life Stinks" (written by James Anthony Kuhoric, 2010)

References

External links

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PopGun Wins The Harvey Award for Best Anthology

Publishers Weekly ''Publishers Weekly'' (''PW'') is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary agents. Published continuously since 1872, it has carried the tagline, "The International News Magazine of B ...

, September 28, 2008
SDCC 08: Are Comics Dying?

Newsarama Newsarama is an American website that publishes news, interviews, and essays about the American comic book industry. It is owned by Future US. In June 2020, Newsarama was merged with the website GamesRadar+, also owned by FutureUS. History N ...

, August 8, 2008
Harvey Awards, HARVEY AWARDS NOMINATION: "Best Anthology: Popgun Volume One"

Harvey Awards The Harvey Awards are given for achievement in comic books. Named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards were founded by Gary Groth in 1988, president of the publisher Fantagraphics, to be the successor to the Kirby Awards that were ...

, June 8, 2008
Geek Love: Growing Interest In Comics Expands Music Crossover

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, May 24, 2008
Baker's Dozen, On Editing The PopGun Anthology
January 3, 2008
Newsarama Talks To Allred on Reviving Stardust with Joe Keatinge

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