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Michael A. Hernandez is an
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also known by the
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Michael Bair, who is best known for his work as an inker. His work includes
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' ''
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'', and
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' ''
Hawkman Hawkman is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1, published by All-American ...
''. He is best known for inking Rags Morales' pencils since 2002, most notably on the miniseries ''
Identity Crisis In psychology, identity crisis is a stage theory of identity development where it involves resolution of a conflict over the 8 stages of the lifespan.(Schultz, 216) The term was coined by German psychologist Erik Erikson. The stage of psychosoci ...
''.


Biography

Bair started his career in the early 1980s, pencilling a "Stormy Tempest" story in ''Star*Fems'' #2 for
AC Comics AC Comics (formerly known as Paragon Publications and Americomics) is a comic book publishing company started by Bill Black.
/Paragon Publications in 1982. In 1983, he began working for the leading American comic book publishers,
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and
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 ...
. Bair's first work for "DC was the ' Huntress' backup in ''
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...
'' and then '' JSA Vs America,''" all of which work, he recalls, "was pencilling." He produced a range of penciled and inked covers for the company over the following ten years; for Marvel he penciled a backup story for '' Moon Knight'' #31 (May 1983), but focused on non-Marvel work until the mid-to-late 1980s. Between 1984 and 1985, Bair worked for
Eclipse Comics Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publisher, one of several independent publishers during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1978, it published the first graphic novel intended for the newly created comic book specialty store market. It was ...
, drawing covers and interior pencils for ''
Aztec Ace ''Aztec Ace'' is a comic title formerly published by Eclipse Comics. Originally written by Doug Moench and pencilled by Dan Day, 15 issues appeared from 1984 to 1985. The series ended abruptly, leaving several storylines unresolved. The characters ...
'', pencils and inks for ''Crimson Dawn'', and backup features for ''
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''. For these few early years of his career, Bair says he "used my legal name which is Michael Hernandez. I chose to change to Bair because it's my mother's
maiden name When a person (traditionally the wife in many cultures) assumes the family name of their spouse, in some countries that name replaces the person's previous surname, which in the case of the wife is called the maiden name ("birth name" is also used ...
and you have to understand, there are a lot of Hernandez's in comics- I've even got chided over it aughs It was simple to go with Bair β€” there are no other Bairs in comics β€” though I did get a call from Mike Barr over it aughs"


Pencils


DC Comics

Bair's major work in the 1980s was providing interior pencils and often inks for DC Comics. In particular, he had a long run working on a number of
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-connected characters with
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. and Penciling ''
Infinity, Inc. Infinity, Inc. is a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first incarnation is mostly composed of the children and heirs of the Justice Society of America (JSA), making them the Society's analogue to t ...
'' gave way to some of his most notable works, co-creating the
Young All-Stars The Young All-Stars are a team of fictional DC Comics superheroes. They were created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Michael Bair, and introduced in ''Young All-Stars'' #1, dated June 1987. The team members Tsunami, Neptune Perkins, and Dan the Dy ...
and
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in the pages of ''Young All-Stars'' with Roy and
Dann Thomas Dann Thomas (born Danette Maxx Couto; January 30, 1952) is an American comic book writer and is married to comic book writer and editor Roy Thomas. She has at times collaborated with her husband on ''All-Star Squadron'', ''Arak, Son of Thunder'', ...
. His pencils graced the pages of ''
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'', and his inks appeared in ''
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'' in the late 1980s, during which time he inked the ''
Catwoman Catwoman is a fictional character created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Debuting as "the Cat" in ''Batman'' #1 (spring 1940), she ...
'' mini-series written by
Mindy Newell Mindy Newell (born October 24, 1953) is an American comic book writer and editor, best known for her work with DC Comics. Early life Born in Brooklyn, New York, Newell graduated from high school in 1971. She then attended the Beth Israel Deaco ...
. Bair contributed work to DC's guidebook titles, including ''
Secret Origins ''Secret Origins'' is the title of several comic book series published by DC Comics which featured the origin stories of the publisher's various characters. Publication history ''Secret Origins'' was first published as a one-shot in 1961 and c ...
'' and '' Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' from 1985 to 1989.


Marvel Comics

Between 1987 and 1995, Bair drew a number of covers for Marvel Comics, pencilling, inking and occasionally painting several. Producing most of his Marvel work during the early 1990s, Bair provided the art for a story in the 1990 '' Daredevil Annual''. Writer Gregory Wright commented "I don't think that story could have worked at all if it weren't for the terrific artwork of Michael Bair". Bair then pencilled ''
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'' for a year, and provided pencils to various Marvel Comics series including '' The Avengers Annual'' #20, '' Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' vol. 2 #12, ''
The Punisher War Journal ''The Punisher War Journal'' or ''Punisher War Journal'' is the title of two Marvel Comics comic book series featuring the character Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher. The first volume, published from 1988 to 1995, was spun off of a self-ti ...
'' #34, and ''
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'' #280. He contributed pencils and inks to the ''
Wild Cards ''Wild Cards'' is a series of science fiction superhero shared universe anthologies, mosaic novels, and solo novels. They are written by a collection of more than forty authors (referred to as the "Wild Cards Trust") and are edited by George R. ...
'' anthology for
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, before - circa 1991 - switching mostly to inking duties, including on '' Sleepwalker'' and '' What If...?'' #36. He provided both pencils and inks to the first five issues of the ''
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'' series in 1993.


Other

Around 1994, Bair ceased his association with Marvel and DC in favor of Valiant/Acclaim, pencilling and inking issues and covers for ''
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'', '' Bloodshot'', and ''Blood and Roses'', among others.


Inks

Bair recalled in 2004 that, " e first ten years of my career was all pencilling β€” I didn't know how to ink". Having, early in his career, shown samples to
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(then Marvel's Editor-in-chief), Bair recalled nearly twenty years later that Shooter "said, 'Those pencils look pretty good', and then when I showed him my inking, he said, 'But stay away from the inks'". These comments, he says, "felt like a personal challenge, so on my own I worked on my inks and creators like
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, who I worked with in the past, strongly influenced how I approached inking. The more I learned about inks, the more I wanted to ink my own work β€” there's a reason why you don't see too many people pencilling and inking their own work β€” it's just too much to do on a monthly schedule". The time-consuming nature of this led Bair to largely move away from penciling in favor of inking the pencils of others. During the mid-1990s, Bair inked David W. Mack at
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and
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at Crusade Entertainment on their respective comics: ''
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'' and ''
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''. After working for various smaller publishers, Bair penciled and inked a couple of comics for
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' ''
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'' ...
''.


Back to DC

In mid-1997, Bair working for
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again, cementing his almost-exclusive switch from pencils to inks with the miniseries ''
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'' over pencils by
Timothy Truman Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956) is an American writer, artist and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on ''Grimjack'' (with John Ostrander), '' Scout'', and the re ...
and half of ''JLA: Year One'' with series artist
Barry Kitson Barry Kitson is a British comic book artist. Biography Kitson's first professional work was ''Spider-Man'' for Marvel UK. He also drew many stories for ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', beginning with a "Future Shocks" tale written by Peter Milli ...
. He inked most of the first two years of the James Robinson/
David Goyer David Samuel Goyer (born December 22, 1965) is an American filmmaker, novelist and comic book writer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for several superhero films, including '' Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (1998), the ''Blade'' ...
-written '' JSA'' revival over pencils by regular series artist Steve Sadowski. In 2002, Bair inked covers by
Tom Grummett Thomas Grummett (born 1959) is a Canadian comic book artist and penciller. He is best known for his work as penciller on titles such as '' The New Titans'', '' The Adventures of Superman'', ''Superboy'', ''Power Company'', '' Robin'', ''New Thun ...
for ''
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'', before first teaming with penciller Rags Morales on
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and James Robinson's ''
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'' relaunch. Morales said "when I saw the magic that Michael Bair added to my work, I knew I had to stick with this dude". Johns compared his artistic collaborators to the stars of the book, saying "there are four stars to this book. Hawkman,
Hawkgirl Hawkgirl is the name of several superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original Hawkgirl, Shiera Sanders Hall, was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, and first appeared in ''Flash Comics' ...
, Rags Morales and Michael Bair... Michael Bair and Rags together make you feel every punch and smash in the series, but at the same time convey the utter beauty of Hawkgirl, who's graceful but is also very vicious." Bair continued to ink Morales' pencils on ''
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'' (2004–2005) and a few issues of ''
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...
'' with writer
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. Bair signed an exclusive contract with DC in 2004. He later inked issues in
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's ''
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'' metaseries, including two covers and one interior of the '' Bulleteer'' miniseries with penciler
Yanick Paquette Yanick Paquette is a Canadian comic book artist. He has worked for Antarctic Press, Topps, Marvel, and DC Comics and since 1994. Career In 1996 Paquette drew two miniseries adapted from the TV series '' Space: Above and Beyond'', written by Ro ...
. In addition to his continued work with Morales, including a two-issue story in the ''JSA: Classified'' series, Bair co-inked
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' pencils in the ''
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'' series, and on the cover of the '' Rann-Thanagar War: Infinite Crisis Special'' (April 2006), in which he provided some interior inks. In 2007, Bair inked Morales' pencils on
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's run on ''
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''.


Influence

In a tour of his studio, artist Simone Bianchi highlighted a photograph, explaining "it is a photo of myself and Mike Bair that was taken in New York in Summer 2004: that was a very important moment in my career and I owe a lot to this great artist and friend so I like having it in my studio."


Awards

''Identity Crisis'' was selected by the
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(YALSA)'s 2007 recommended list of Great Graphic Novels For Teens and was nominated for the 2005 "Best Single Issue or Story"
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.


Bibliography

Interior comics work includes: * "When You Wish Upon A...?" (pencils as Michael A. Hernandez, with writer/inker
Bill Black William Patton Black Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) was an American musician and bandleader who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He played in Elvis Presley's early trio. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo. Ear ...
, in ''Star*Fems'' #2,
AC Comics AC Comics (formerly known as Paragon Publications and Americomics) is a comic book publishing company started by Bill Black.
/
Paragon Publications AC Comics (formerly known as Paragon Publications and Americomics) is a comic book publishing company started by Bill Black.
, 1982) * "Fly the Friendly Skies" (pencils as Michael A. Hernandez, with writer Steve Ringgenberg and inks by Kevin Dzuban, backup story in '' Moon Knight'' #31, May 1983,
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 ...
) * '' Huntress'' (pencils as Michael A. Hernandez, with writer
Joey Cavalieri Joey Cavalieri is an American writer and editor of comic books. He is best known for his work on the characters Green Arrow and Huntress as well as the co-creation of Helena Bertinelli, the third Huntress, for DC Comics. Career Joey Cavalier ...
, backup stories in ''
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...
'',
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 ...
): ** "Straitjacket!" (inks by Rick J. Bryant, in ''Wonder Woman'' #305, July 1983) ** "It's...Madness" (inks by Rick J. Bryant, in ''Wonder Woman'' #306, August 1983) ** "Side Effects" (inks by
Frank Giacoia Frank Giacoia (July 6, 1924 – February 4, 1988) was an American comics artist known primarily as an inker. He sometimes worked under the name Frank Ray, and to a lesser extent Phil Zupa, and the single moniker Espoia, the latter used for collab ...
, in ''Wonder Woman'' #307, September 1983) ** "Pressure" (inks by Frank Giacoia, in ''Wonder Woman'' #308, October 1983) *''
Aztec Ace ''Aztec Ace'' is a comic title formerly published by Eclipse Comics. Originally written by Doug Moench and pencilled by Dan Day, 15 issues appeared from 1984 to 1985. The series ended abruptly, leaving several storylines unresolved. The characters ...
'' (as Michael A. Hernandez, with writer
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,
Eclipse Comics Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publisher, one of several independent publishers during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1978, it published the first graphic novel intended for the newly created comic book specialty store market. It was ...
): ** "The Mexica Serpent" (pencils, with inks by
Nestor Redondo Nestor P. Redondo (May 4, 1928 – December 30, 1995)Nestor P. Redondo
at the
Ron Harris, in ''Aztec Ace'' #9, January 1985) *''
Secret Origins ''Secret Origins'' is the title of several comic book series published by DC Comics which featured the origin stories of the publisher's various characters. Publication history ''Secret Origins'' was first published as a one-shot in 1961 and c ...
'' (with writer
Roy Thomas Roy William Thomas Jr."Roy Thomas Checklist" ''Alter Ego'' vol. 3, #50 (July 2005) p. 16 (born November 22, 1940) is an American comic book writer and editor, who was Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibl ...
, DC Comics): ** "The Secret Origin of the Golden Age Sandman" (pencils, with co-author
Dann Thomas Dann Thomas (born Danette Maxx Couto; January 30, 1952) is an American comic book writer and is married to comic book writer and editor Roy Thomas. She has at times collaborated with her husband on ''All-Star Squadron'', ''Arak, Son of Thunder'', ...
and inks by Steve Montano in ''Secret Origins'' #7, 1986) ** "The Secret Origin of the Golden Age
Hourman Hourman or Hour-Man is the name of three different fictional superheroes appearing in comics published by DC Comics. The original Hourman was created by writer Ken Fitch and artist Bernard Baily in '' Adventure Comics'' #48 (March 1940), during ...
" (pencils, with co-author Dann Thomas and inks by
Mike Gustovich Michael Gustovich (born November 15, 1953 in Warren, Ohio) is an American artist, known for his comic book art and inking in the 1980s and early 1990s for such publishers as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, First Comics, Comico, and Eclipse Comics. He i ...
in ''Secret Origins'' #16, 1987) ** "The Secret Origin of
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" (pencils, with inks by Bob Downs in ''Secret Origins'' #24, 1988) ** "The Secret Origin of the
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" (pencils, with inks by Bob Downs in ''Secret Origins'' #31, 1988) ** "The Secret Origin of the
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" (pencils/inks, in ''Secret Origins'' #42, 1989) *'' Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' (pencils/inks, with various, DC Comics): ** "Sandman I" (in ''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #XX, October 1986) ** "
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" (in ''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #XXVI, April 1987) *''
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'' #63 (pencils, with writer Roy Thomas and inks by Mike Machlan, DC Comics, November 1986) *'' Who's Who in Star Trek'' #1–2 (pencils/inks, with writer Allan Asherman, DC Comics): ** " Nurse Chapel" (in ''Who's Who in Star Trek'' #1, March 1987) ** "Deltans" (in ''Who's Who in Star Trek'' #1, March 1987) ** "Miramanee" (in ''Who's Who in Star Trek'' #2, April 1987) ** " Natira" (in ''Who's Who in Star Trek'' #2, April 1987) *''
Nightmask Nightmask is a name and identity used by several fictional characters who appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to bear the name, Keith Remsen, was created by writer Archie Goodwin, and first appeared in ''Nightma ...
'' #7 (pencils, with writers Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas and inks by
Pablo Marcos Pablo Marcos Ortega, known professionally as Pablo Marcos
at the
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'' #39, 50–53, ''Annual'' #1 (pencils, with writers Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas and inks by Bob Downs, DC Comics, 1987–1988) *''
Young All-Stars The Young All-Stars are a team of fictional DC Comics superheroes. They were created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Michael Bair, and introduced in ''Young All-Stars'' #1, dated June 1987. The team members Tsunami, Neptune Perkins, and Dan the Dy ...
'' (with writers Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, DC Comics) **''Young All-Stars'' #1, 6, 11–12, and 31, (pencils, 1987–1989) **''Young All-Stars'' #16–22, ''Annual'' #1 (pencils/inks, 1988–1989) **''Young All-Stars'' #31 (pencils; pin-up pencils/inks, November 1989) *''
Catwoman Catwoman is a fictional character created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Debuting as "the Cat" in ''Batman'' #1 (spring 1940), she ...
'' (inks, with writer
Mindy Newell Mindy Newell (born October 24, 1953) is an American comic book writer and editor, best known for her work with DC Comics. Early life Born in Brooklyn, New York, Newell graduated from high school in 1971. She then attended the Beth Israel Deaco ...
and pencils by J. J. Birch, four-issue mini-series, DC Comics, 1989) *''
Green Arrow Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 in November 1941. His secret identity, real name is Olive ...
'' #25–26 (inks, with writer
Mike Grell Mike Grell (born September 13, 1947) is an American comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as '' Green Lantern/Green Arrow'', '' The Warlord'', and '' Jon Sable Freelance''. Early life Grell studied at the University of ...
and pencils by J. J. Birch, DC Comics, 1989) *'' Daredevil'': "Two Schizos" (pencils/inks, with writer Gregory Wright, in ''Daredevil Annual'' #6, Marvel Comics, 1990) *''
Alpha Flight Alpha Flight is a fictional team of Canadian superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters premiered in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #120 (April 1979), and were created to serve as part of the X-Men member W ...
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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 ''Thunderbo ...
and inks by Mike Manley and Chris Ivy, Marvel Comics, 1990–1991) *'' Sleepwalker'' #5, 7, 11–12 (inks, with writer
Bob Budiansky Bob Budiansky (; born March 15, 1954) is an American comic book writer, editor, and penciller, best known for his work on Marvel's ''Transformers'' comic. He also created the Marvel character Sleepwalker and wrote all 33 issues of that comic. E ...
, and pencils by Bret Blevins (#5, 7, 11) and
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(#12), Marvel Comics, 1991–1992) *'' Hellstorm: Prince of Lies'' #1–5 (pencils/inks, with writer Rafael Nieves, Marvel Comics, 1993) *''
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and pencils by William Tucci, 1994) ** ''Senryaku'' #1 (pencils, with writer Gary Cohn, 1995) *'' Cynder'' (Immortelle Studios): ** ''Cynder'' #1–3 (1995) ** ''Cynder II'' #1 (1996) ** ''Cynder Annual'' #1 (May 1996) *''
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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 ...
, reprinted in ''Kabuki Classics''): ** ''Circle of Blood'' (inks, with script and pencils by David W. Mack, 1995) ** ''Masks of the Noh'' #3 (pencils/inks, with writer David W. Mack, 1996) *''
Tomoe , commonly translated as "comma", is a comma-like swirl symbol used in Japanese (roughly equivalent to a heraldic badge or charge in European heraldry). It closely resembles the usual form of a . The appears in many designs with various us ...
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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'' ...
'': ** "The Blood Red Game" (pencils/inks, with writer
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, in ''Vampirella: 25th Anniversary Special'',
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, 1996) **''Vampirella vs Hemorrhage'' (pencils/inks, with writers
Ian Edginton Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''. Career Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/ alternate history wor ...
and Thomas E. Sniegoski, three-issue mini-series, Harris Comics, 1997) ** "Vampirella/
Lady Death Lady Death is a fictional goddess appearing in American comic books published by Coffin Comics. Created by Brian Pulido, Lady Death first appeared in ''Evil Ernie'' #1 in December 1991. Lady Death then reappeared in the ''Evil Ernie: The Resur ...
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Chaos Comics Chaos! Comics was a comic book publisher that operated from 1993 until 2002, mostly focusing on horror comics. Their titles included ''Lady Death'', ''Purgatori'', ''Evil Ernie'', ''Chastity'', ''Jade'', '' Bad Kitty'', and ''Lady Demon''. Chaos! ...
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The Kents ''The Kents'' is the title of a 12-issue comic book limited series published by DC Comics, from August 1997 to July 1998. The story concerns a troubled generation of ancestors to Jonathan "Pa" Kent ( Superman's adoptive father). Set in the mid t ...
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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 ...
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Timothy Truman Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956) is an American writer, artist and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on ''Grimjack'' (with John Ostrander), '' Scout'', and the re ...
, DC Comics, 1997–1998, tpb, 272 pages, 2000, ) *'' JLA: Year One'' #4–6, 9, 10, 12 (inks, with
Brian Augustyn Brian Augustyn (November 2, 1954 – February 1, 2022) was an American comic book editor and writer. He often worked as editor or co-writer with writer Mark Waid, such as on ''The Flash'' in the 1990s. He wrote ''Gotham by Gaslight –'' which i ...
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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 ...
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Barry Kitson Barry Kitson is a British comic book artist. Biography Kitson's first professional work was ''Spider-Man'' for Marvel UK. He also drew many stories for ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', beginning with a "Future Shocks" tale written by Peter Milli ...
, DC Comics, 1998) *'' JSA'' (with writers
David Goyer David Samuel Goyer (born December 22, 1965) is an American filmmaker, novelist and comic book writer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for several superhero films, including '' Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (1998), the ''Blade'' ...
and James Robinson, DC Comics) **''JSA'' #1–5, 7–10 (inks, with pencils by Steve Sadowski and Derek Aucoin, DC Comics, 1999–2000) **''JSA'' #11 (breakdowns/inks, with pencil finishes by Buzz, June 2000) **''JSA'' #13–20 (inks (#19 with co-inker
Keith Champagne Keith Champagne (born August 4, 1970) is an American comic artist, who has also moved into writing, and is known for his work at DC Comics. Biography Keith graduated from Montville High School in Oakdale, Connecticut in 1988. He is a 1994 gra ...
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, with pencils by Steve Sadowski, DC Comics, 2000–2001) **''JSA'' #22–27 (inks, with pencils by Steve Sadowski and Rags Morales, DC Comics, 2001) *''
Hawkman Hawkman is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1, published by All-American ...
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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 ...
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Identity Crisis In psychology, identity crisis is a stage theory of identity development where it involves resolution of a conflict over the 8 stages of the lifespan.(Schultz, 216) The term was coined by German psychologist Erik Erikson. The stage of psychosoci ...
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Brad Meltzer Brad Meltzer (born April 1, 1970) is an Americans, American novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author. His novels touch on the political thriller, legal thriller and conspiracy fiction genres, while he has also writte ...
and pencils by Rags Morales, seven–issue limited series DC Comics, 2004–2005) *''
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...
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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 ...
and pencils by Rags Morales, DC Comics, 2005–2006) *''
Seven Soldiers ''Seven Soldiers'' is a 2005–2006 comic book metaseries written by Grant Morrison and published by DC Comics. It was published as seven interrelated Limited series (comics), mini-series and two bookend issues. The series features a new version of ...
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Dave Gibbons David Chester Gibbons (born 14 April 1949) is an English comics artist, writer and sometimes letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries ''Watchmen'' and the Superman story "For the Man ...
, DC Comics, 2006) *'' JSA: Classified'' #19–20 (inks, with writer
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and pencils by Rags Morales, DC Comics, 2007) * The Origin of the Justice Society of America" (inks, with writer Mark Waid and pencils by
Don Kramer Don Kramer is an American comics artist. He has worked for both Marvel and DC, as well as on independent projects. Titles at DC include a Doctor Fate miniseries with Chris Golden, '' JSA'' with Geoff Johns and a run on '' Detective Comics'' wit ...
, in '' 52'', DC Comics, 2007) *''
Nightwing Nightwing is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character has appeared in various incarnations; the identity was adopted by Dick Grayson when he left his role as Batman's vigilante partner Robin. Although ...
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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, ...
and pencils by Rags Morales, DC Comics, 2008) *'' Captain Britain and MI: 13'' #7–8 (inks, with writer
Paul Cornell Paul Douglas Cornell (born 18 July 1967) is a British writer best known for his work in television drama as well as ''Doctor Who'' fiction, and as the creator of one of the Doctor's spin-off companions, Bernice Summerfield. As well as ''Docto ...
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Leonard Kirk Leonard Kirk is an American-born comic book artist living in Canada. He has worked on such properties as ''Supergirl (comic book), Supergirl'', ''Justice Society of America, JSA'', ''Star Trek'', ''Batman (comic book), Batman'', and ''Witchblade' ...
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Nightmask Nightmask is a name and identity used by several fictional characters who appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to bear the name, Keith Remsen, was created by writer Archie Goodwin, and first appeared in ''Nightma ...
'' #5, 7 (Marvel Comics, March–May 1987) *'' JSA'' #45–47 (pencils/inks, DC Comics, April–June 2000) *''
Seven Soldiers ''Seven Soldiers'' is a 2005–2006 comic book metaseries written by Grant Morrison and published by DC Comics. It was published as seven interrelated Limited series (comics), mini-series and two bookend issues. The series features a new version of ...
: Bulleteer'' #1, 4 (inks, with pencils by Yanick Paquette, DC Comics, January/May 2006) *''
Nightwing Nightwing is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character has appeared in various incarnations; the identity was adopted by Dick Grayson when he left his role as Batman's vigilante partner Robin. Although ...
'' #140–143 (inks, with pencils by Rags Morales, DC Comics, 2008)


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