Mike Baron (born July 1, 1949) is an

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writer. He is the creator of ''

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'' and the co-creator of ''

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'' with

Steve Rude Steve Rude (born December 31, 1956) is an Americans, American comics artist. He is best known as the co-creator of ''Nexus (comics), Nexus''. Early life Steve Rude was born on December 31, 1956, in Madison, Wisconsin. He attended the Milwaukee Sch ...

Biography

Mike Baron entered the

comics a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate ...

industry with an illustrated text piece in ''Weird Trips Magazine'' #1 (March 1974) published by

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. In 1981, he published his first formal comics script with ''Nexus'', the science fiction title he co-created with illustrator Steve Rude; the series garnered numerous honors, including

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s for both creators. A prolific creator, Baron is responsible for ''The Badger'', ''Ginger Fox'', ''

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'', ''Feud'', and many other comic book titles. He and artist

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relaunched ''

The Flash The Flash (or simply Flash) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 (cover date ...

'' in June 1987. Baron and Klaus Janson introduced the character

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as an ally of the

Punisher The Punisher (Francis "Frank" Castle, born Castiglione) is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. The Punisher made ...

in ''

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'' #4 (November 1987). In 1988, Baron wrote the "

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" feature in ''

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'' which led to two subsequent ''Deadman'' limited series. Baron has also written numerous other mainstream characters including

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and several

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adaptations for

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 ...

. In 2014, Baron published ''Biker'', his first novel, about reformed motorcycle hoodlum Josh Pratt. First in the 'Bad Road Rising' series. In 2018, Liberty Island Press will release six Josh Pratt novels, and ''Disco'', a story about a boy and his dog. He has created ''Q-Ball'', a comic about martial arts and espionage, with Barry McClain Jr.

Influences

Baron has listed Carl Barks and

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as influences on his fiction writing.

Awards

Mike Baron received an

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in 1988. He has been nominated for Best Writer in the

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, and

s, and has won two Eisners ("Best Single Issue" and "Best Writer/Artist Team" both with Rude) for his work on ''Nexus''.

Bibliography

Capital Comics

* ''

'' #1–4 (1983–1984) * ''

'' #1–3 (1981–1982) * ''Nexus'' vol. 2 #1–6

Dark Horse Comics

* ''Badger: Shattered Mirror'' #1–4 (1994) * ''Badger: Zen Pop Funny-Animal Version'' #1–2 (1994) * ''

Dark Horse Presents ''Dark Horse Presents'' was a comic book published by American company Dark Horse Comics from 1986. Their first published series, it was their flagship title until its September 2000 cancellation. The second incarnation was published on MySpace, r ...

'' #84 (1994) * ''Dark Horse Presents'' vol. 3 #12–14, 23–26 (2012–2013) * ''Nexus'' #89–98 (1996–1997) * ''Nexus: Alien Justice'' #1–3 (1992–1993) * ''Nexus: The Origin'' #1 (1992) * ''Nexus: The Wages of Sin'' #1–4 (1995) * ''

: Dark Force Rising'' #1–6 (1997) * ''Star Wars: Heir to the Empire'' #1–6 (1995–1996) * ''Star Wars: The Last Command'' #1–6 (1997–1998) * '' X-wing Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition'' #1–4 (1995)

DC Comics

* ''

Action Comics ''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/Comic anthology, magazine series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The publisher was originally known as National Allied Publications, and later as National Comics ...

Weekly'' #601–612, 618–621, 623–626 (1988) * ''

All-Star Squadron The All-Star Squadron is a DC Comics superhero team that debuted in ''Justice League, Justice League of America'' #193 (August 1981) and was created by Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway. Although the team was introduced in the 1980s, its se ...

'' #43 (1985) * ''

Atari Force ''Atari Force'' is the name of two comic book series published by DC Comics from 1982 to 1986. Both were loosely based on trademarks of Atari, Inc. Publication history The first ''Atari Force'' title was a series of minicomics created in 1982 t ...

'' #14–20 (1985) * '' Batman Annual'' #12 (1988) * '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' #154–155 (2002) * ''

The Brave and the Bold ''The Brave and the Bold'' is a comic book series published by DC Comics as an ongoing series from 1955 to 1983. It was followed by two mini-series in 1991 and 1999, and was revived as an ongoing title in 2007. The focus of the series has varied ...

'' vol. 2 #1–6 (1991–1992) * ''The Butcher'' #1–5 (1990) * ''

: Exorcism'' #1–2 (1992–1993) * ''Deadman: Love After Death'' #1–2 (1989–1990) * '' Elvira's

House of Mystery ''The House of Mystery'' is the name of several horror, fantasy, and mystery Comics anthologies published by DC Comics. It had a companion series, ''The House of Secrets''. It is also the name of the titular setting of the series. First serie ...

'' #8 (1986) * ''

'' vol. 2 #1–14, ''Annual'' #1 (1987–1988) * ''

Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

'' vol. 2 #187 (1985) * ''Green Lantern Corps Quarterly'' #6 (1993) * ''

Hawk and Dove Hawk and Dove are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Steve Ditko and Steve Skeates, they appeared in ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' #75 (June 1968 in comics, 1968) during the Silver Age of Com ...

'' vol. 4 #1–5 (1997–1998) * ''

Justice League The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived ...

Unlimited'' #30 (2007) * '' Ms. Tree Quarterly'' #2–3 (1990–1991) * '' Question Quarterly'' #5 (1992) * '' Showcase '93'' #6–11 (1993) * '' Sonic Disruptors'' #1–7 (1987–1988) * ''

Teen Titans The Teen Titans are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, frequently in eponymous monthly series. As the group's name indicates, the members are teenage superheroes, many of whom have acted as sidekicks to DC ...

Spotlight'' #7–8 (1987)

First Comics

* ''

'' #5–70 (1985–1991) * ''Badger Bedlam'' #1 (1991) * ''Badger Goes Berserk'' #1–4 (1989) * ''The Chronicles of Corum'' #1–9 (1987–1988) * ''Crossroads'' #2, 5 (1988) * ''Hammer of God'' #1–4 (1990) * ''Hexbreaker: A Badger Graphic Novel'' (1988) * ''

'' vol. 2 #7–80 (1985–1991) * ''The Next Nexus'' #1–4 (1989)

Malibu Comics

* ''

Bruce Lee Bruce Lee (; born Lee Jun-fan, ; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist and actor. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that ...

'' #1–6 (1995–1996)

Marvel Comics

* '' Amazing High Adventure'' #3, 5 (1986) * ''

Conan the Savage ''Conan the Savage'' is a fantasy novel by American writer Leonard Carpenter featuring Robert E. Howard's sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. It was first published in trade paperback by Tor Books in November 1992; a regular paperback ...

'' #8 (1996) * '' Epic Illustrated'' #33 (1985) * ''Feud'' #1–4 (1993) * ''Heavy Hitters Annual'' #1 (1993) * ''

Heroes for Hope ''Heroes for Hope: Starring the X-Men'' is a 1985 Marvel comic book designed to raise awareness about hunger in Africa. Proceeds from the comic went to the American Friends Service Committee, to assist in their work on behalf of African famine r ...

starring the

X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, first appearing in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 by artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby and writer/editor Stan Lee in 1963. Although initially cancelled in ...

'' #1 (1985) * ''

Marvel Graphic Novel ''Marvel Graphic Novel'' (''MGN'') is a line of graphic novel trade paperbacks published from 1982 to 1993 by Marvel Comics. The books were published in an oversized format, 8.5" x 11", similar to French albums. In response, DC Comics establi ...

: The Punisher: Intruder'' (1989) * ''

'' #1–44, 46–48, 50–62, 76, ''Annual'' #1–4 (1987–1993) * ''The Punisher: Empty Quarter'' #1 (1994) * ''

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 ...

'' #16, 25–37 (1990–1991) * ''The Punisher: G-Force'' #1 (1992) * ''The Punisher: Origin of Micro Chip'' #1–2 (1993) * ''

'' #1–4 (1993) * ''

Strange Tales ''Strange Tales'' is a Marvel Comics comics anthology, anthology series. The title was revived in different forms on multiple occasions. Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (feature), Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. made their d ...

: Dark Corners'' #1 (1998) * ''Tales of the Marvels: Blockbuster'' #1 (1995) * '' What If...?'' #83 (1996)

Rude Dude Productions

* ''Nexus:Space Opera'' #1–4 (2007–2009)

Valiant Comics

* ''

Archer & Armstrong ''Archer & Armstrong'' is a superhero duo in the Valiant Comics universe. The two were originally created by writer and artist Barry Windsor-Smith and introduced in their own self-titled comic book series in 1992. After Acclaim Entertainment bough ...

'' #13–15, 17–25 (1993–1994) * ''

Eternal Warrior Gilad Anni-Padda, also known as the Eternal Warrior, is a List of Valiant Comics characters, character/Superhero published by Valiant Comics and originally created by Jim Shooter and Don Perlin. Introduced originally in 1992, he was then rebooted ...

'' #25–26 (1994) * ''

H.A.R.D. Corps H.A.R.D. Corps is a fictional superhero team appearing in books published by the American publisher Valiant Comics. The H.A.R.D. Corps team first appeared in ''Harbinger'' #10 (Oct. 1992), and were created by Jim Shooter and David Lapham. Public ...

'' #25–30 (1995) * ''

Magnus, Robot Fighter Magnus, Robot Fighter is a fictional superhero, appearing in comic books created by writer/artist Russ Manning in 1963.Steve Holland, ''Sci-Fi Art : a graphic history''. Lewes : ILEX, 2009. (pp. 102-3) Magnus first appeared in ''Magnus Robot Fight ...

Yearbook'' #1 (1994) * ''Magnus Robot Fighter/Nexus'' #1–2 (1994) * ''

Ninjak Ninjak is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Valiant Comics. The original incarnation of the character was created by Mark Moretti and Joe Quesada, The character was first introduced as a ninja and spy in the Valiant Comic ...

'' #10, ''Yearbook'' #1 (1994) * '' Shadowman'' #35–36 (1995) * ''

Turok Turok is a fictional character who first appeared in American comic books published by Western Publishing through licensee Dell Comics. He first appeared in ''Four Color Comics'' #596 (October/November 1954). After a second ''Four Color'' appear ...

, Dinosaur Hunter'' #10–12, 16, 28, ''Yearbook'' #1 (1994–1995)

References

External links

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Mike Baron
at Mike's Amazing World of Comics

at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators {{DEFAULTSORT:Baron, Mike 1949 births American comics writers Eisner Award winners for Best Writer/Artist Inkpot Award winners Living people Writers from Fort Collins, Colorado