Kieron Michael Gillen (; born 30 September 1975) is a British

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and former

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and

music journalist Music journalism (or music criticism) is media criticism and reporting about music topics, including popular music, classical music, and traditional music. Journalists began writing about music in the eighteenth century, providing commentary on w ...

. In comics, Gillen is known for ''

Phonogram Phonogram may refer to: * A sound recording – see Geneva Phonograms Convention * ''Phonogram'' (comics), a comic book by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie * Phonogram (linguistics), a grapheme which represents a phoneme or a combination of phone ...

'' and ''

The Wicked + The Divine ''The Wicked + The Divine'' is a contemporary fantasy comic book series created by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, and published by Image Comics. The series is largely influenced by pop music and various mythological deities, and includes the t ...

'', both co-created with artist

Jamie McKelvie Jamie McKelvie is a cartoonist and illustrator, known for his both work on books such as '' Phonogram'', '' Young Avengers'' and ''The Wicked + The Divine'', and his approach to comic character design. Career Since 2003, McKelvie has collaborat ...

and published by

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, as well as numerous projects for

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, such as ''

Journey into Mystery ''Journey into Mystery'' is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics, then by its successor, Marvel Comics. Initially a horror comics anthology, it changed to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. ...

'', ''

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'', '' Young Avengers'' and '' Eternals''. In video game journalism, he is notable for creating the New Games Journalism manifesto.

Career

Journalism

As a reviewer, Gillen has written for publications such as ''

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'' (under the pseudonym "C-Monster"), ''

PC Gamer UK ''PC Gamer'' is a magazine and website founded in the United Kingdom in 1993 devoted to PC gaming and published monthly by Future plc. The magazine has several regional editions, with the UK and US editions becoming the best selling PC games ma ...

'', '' The Escapist'', ''

Wired ''Wired'' (stylized as ''WIRED'') is a monthly American magazine, published in print and online editions, that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics. Owned by Condé Nast, it is headquartered in San ...

'', ''

The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers '' The Observer'' and '' The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the ...

'', ''

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'', '' Game Developer'', ''

Develop Develop or DEVELOP may refer to: * ''Develop'' (magazine), a trade publication for the video game industry * ''Develop'' (Apple magazine), a technical magazine formerly published by Apple Computer * Develop (chess), moving a piece from its origina ...

'', ''

MCV/Develop ''MCV/Develop'' (formerly ''MCV'' and ''Market for Computer & Video Games'') is a UK trade magazine that focuses on the business aspects of the video game industry. It is published monthly by Biz Media, a subsidiary of Datateam Media Group and ...

'', ''

GamesMaster ''GamesMaster'' is a British television programme which originally aired on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998. In 2021, it returned for a new series on YouTube and E4. It was the first UK television programme dedicated to video games. Dominik Diam ...

'', ''

Eurogamer ''Eurogamer'' is a British video game journalism website launched in 1999 and owned by alongside formed company Gamer Network. Its editor-in-chief is Martin Robinson. Since 2008, it is known for the formerly eponymous games trade fair EG ...

'' and ''

PC Format ''PC Format'' was a computer magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future plc, and licensed to other publishers in countries around the world. In publication between 1991 and 2015, it was part of Future plc's ''Format'' series of magazines ...

'', as well as the PC gaming-oriented website ''

Rock Paper Shotgun ''Rock Paper Shotgun'' (also rendered ''Rock, Paper, Shotgun''; short ''RPS'') is a UK-based website for reporting on video games, primarily for PC. Originally launched on 13 July 2007 as an independent site, ''Rock Paper Shotgun'' was acquir ...

'', which he co-founded in 2007. In 2000, Gillen became the first-ever video game journalist to receive an award from the

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, for New Specialist Consumer Journalist. Gillen is a fan of the work of the

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Warren Spector Warren Evan Spector (born October 2, 1955) is an American role-playing and video game designer, director, writer, producer and production designer. He is known for creating immersive sim games, which give players a wide variety of choices in how ...

, having written positive pieces on several Spector's games, most notably ''

Deus Ex ''Deus Ex'' is a series of role-playing video games, set during the mid 21st century. Focusing on the conflict between secretive factions who wish to control the world by proxy, and the effects of transhumanistic attitudes and technologies in a ...

'' and '' Thief: Deadly Shadows'', both produced by

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. In addition to his work as a reviewer, Gilen has acted as a guest speaker at numerous video game industry conferences. In a September 2010 post at ''Rock Paper Shotgun'', Gillen announced he was leaving full-time video game journalism to devote his time to comic book writing.

Comics

Gillen's earliest work in comics was published in various British small-press anthologies and ''

Warhammer Monthly ''Warhammer Monthly'' was a comics anthology published by Games Workshop's publishing arm, Black Library, from March 1998 to December 2004, running to 86 issues in total. The final two issues were published bi-monthly under the name ''Warhammer Co ...

''. Between 2003 and 2007, Gillen collaborated with artist

on a comic strip for ''

PlayStation Official Magazine – UK ''PlayStation Official Magazine – UK'', generally abbreviated as ''OPM'', was a magazine based in the United Kingdom that covered PlayStation news created in 2006. Although the first issue was distributed in three-month intervals, from Issue ...

'', entitled "Save Point", following up with the pop music-themed

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series ''

'', which was described by Gillen as his "first real comic". Veteran comics writer

Warren Ellis Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is a British comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ( ...

dubbed the series "one of the few truly essential comics of 2006." The first issue, published by

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-o ...

, went on sale in August 2006, with the first series running for six issues. The sequel, a series of one-shots subtitled ''The Singles Club'', launched in December 2008. Between 2014 and 2019, Gillen and McKelvie collaborated on ''

'', an Image series that has won Gillen multiple awards, including nominations for the

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

for best new series, and for the

Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story The Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story is given each year for science fiction or fantasy stories told in graphic form and published or translated into English during the previous calendar year. It has been awarded annually since 2009. The Hugo A ...

. Gillen's other creator-owned work includes ''

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'', a mini-series about the

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s of

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, and '' The Ludocrats'', initially announced in 2015 as a collaboration between writers Gillen and Jim Rossignol and artist

David Lafuente David Lafuente is a Spanish-born comic book artist known for his work on books such as '' Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man''. He currently resides in London.Jeff Stokely. On 14 April 2008, it was announced Gillen would collaborate with the artist Greg Scott to expand on Warren Ellis' '' newuniversal'' series with "a story about killing the future" set in 1959. That year, Gillen also wrote '' Crown of Destruction'', a ''

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'' comic. Further Marvel assignments included a Dazzler short story and a

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one-shot, which was followed by a three-issue mini-series. Gillen's workload at Marvel increased in late 2009. At HeroesCon, it was announced he would be writing a tie-in to the " Dark Reign" storyline, the mini-series '' Dark Avengers: Ares'', and, during the 2009 Chicago Comic Con, it was announced that he will collaborate with Steven Sanders on '' S.W.O.R.D'', an

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 ...

spin-off series. Gillen took over ''

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'' following a run by

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, writing issues #604 to 614. In late 2010, Gillen launched another X-Men spin-off '' Generation Hope'' that picked up plot threads from the end of the "

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" storyline. Gillen wrote the title for twelve issues before passing it to

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. After co-scripting a few issues of ''

'' with outgoing writer

Matt Fraction Matt Fritchman (born December 1, 1975), better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of '' The Invincible Iron Man'', '' The Immortal Iron Fist'', ''Uncanny X ...

, Gillen took over the series with issue #534.1. His time on the title saw the book through the 2011 " Fear Itself" storyline, a renumbering to #1 in the wake of the "

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" storyline, and a tie-in with the "

Avengers vs. X-Men ''Avengers vs. X-Men'' (''AvX'' or ''AvsX'') is a 2012 crossover event that was featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The event, consisting of an eponymous limited series and numerous tie-in books, involves the return of the Pho ...

" storyline. After finishing his run with issue #20, Gillen penned a five-issue epilogue miniseries ''AvX: Consequences'' that dealt with the aftermath of that event. In 2011, Gillen returned to Marvel's Asgard with a run on ''

'' (the original name of the ''Thor'' series, continuing its original numbering), starting with issue #622 and finishing with #645 in October 2012. As part of the

Marvel NOW! Marvel Now! (stylized as Marvel NOW!) is a comic book branding for the relaunch of several ongoing comic books published by Marvel Comics, that debuted in October 2012 with new #1 issues. The relaunch also included some new titles, including '' U ...

relaunch, Gillen wrote two books: ''

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'' (again taking over from Fraction) with art by his frequent ''Uncanny X-Men'' collaborator Greg Land, and '' Young Avengers'' with Jamie McKelvie. In June 2020, Marvel announced that Gillen would write '' Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar'', the first series in a line of ''Warhammer'' comics published by the company. In 2021, Gillen began writing the '' Eternals'' ongoing series, illustrated by

Esad Ribić Esad T. Ribić (born 10 November 1972) is a Croatian comic book artist and animator, known for his work on various titles for Marvel Comics, including '' Loki'', '' Silver Surfer: Requiem'', '' Sub-Mariner: The Depths'' and the 2015 '' Secret Wa ...

Awards and accolades

Gillen was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Arts by

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in 2019 for his work both as a journalist and a comic book writer.

Bibliography

Early work

*
Hit
' (with Brian Laframboise (#1–2), Natalie Sandells (#3), Jeff Coleman (#4) and Andy Dale (#5),

webcomic Webcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on a website or mobile app. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be c ...

, 2002–2003) ** The first five episodes were published in print as a mini-comic compiled and distributed by Gillen himself. ** The sixth episode (drawn by

Wilson Hall Wilson Hall may refer to: * Wilson Hall (rugby league), New Zealand rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 1930s * Wilson Hall (Bucksport, Maine), a historic Methodist seminary building * Wilson Hall (Arkansas Tech University), Russellville, Arka ...

) has appeared in '' Variance Anthology'' ( Variance Press, 2004) *
Spectators
' (with Tim Twelves, short 3-page story published online via OPi8, 2002) *
Panel Bleed
' (

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co-created by Gillen and Charlie Chu, 2002–2004) *
Everybody Be Cool
' (column published at

Ninth Art 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 indicat ...

, 2002–2003) * Webcomics created solely by Gillen and published via Big Robot: **
Big Robots Cry Too
' (9-page short story, 2003) **

' ( photocomic, 2003–2004) *''

'' (

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): ** "Herd Instinct" (with David Millgate, in #74, 2003) ** "The Chosen" (with

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, in #83, 2004) *''

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'' #42–89:
Save Point
(with

, half-page strip,

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, 2003–2007) *'' Variance Anthology'': "Something's Wrong" (with Charity Larrison, anthology

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, 105 pages, Variance Press, 2004) *'' Commercial Suicide'' (self-published anthology — co-edited by Gillen and

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): **''Commercial Suicide'': "Minister Drill-cock!" (with Asif Khan, 2004) **''Commercial Suicide Volume 2'': "Chimplants" (with Daniel Heard, 2004) **''Commercial Suicide Volume 3'': "Ultimate Pol Pot" (with William Cogan, 2005) *''

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'' (with Thomas Veauclin, free

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distributed with various gaming magazines,

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, 2004) *
Homo Depressus
' (with Mark Nicoll, short 5-page story published online via Always Black, 2005) *
Busted Wonder
' (with Charity Larrison, webcomic, 2005–2008) *
Exterminus
' (with Charity Larrison, infinite canvas webcomic, 2005) * Short stories (drawn by Andy Bloor) in anthology graphic novels published by Accent UK: **''

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'': "Zombies" (168 pages, 2007, ) **''

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'': "Robot" (204 pages, 2008, ) **''

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'': "The Men Who Built the West" (192 pages, 2009, )

Image Comics

*'' The Complete Phonogram'' (hc, 504 pages, 2017, ) collects: **''

'' #1–6 (with Jamie McKelvie, 2006–2007) also collected as ''Phonogram: Rue Britannia'' (tpb, 152 pages, 2007, ) **'' Phonogram: The Singles Club'' #1–7 (with Jamie McKelvie, 2008–2009) also collected as ''Phonogram: The Singles Club'' (tpb, 160 pages, 2010, ) *** Each issue featured one or more short stories (named "

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s" by Gillen and McKelvie) which are not included in the trade paperback collection: **** Issue #1 featured "She Who Bleeds for Your Entertainment" (art by Laurenn McCubbin) and "The Power of Love" (art by Marc Ellerby) **** Issue #2 featured "Wuthering Heights" (art by

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) and "The Singer" (art by Daniel Heard) **** Issue #3 featured "David Kohl: Phonomancer" (art by Leigh Gallagher) and "Control" (art by Lee O'Connor) **** Issue #4 featured "The Roses" (art by

David Lafuente David Lafuente is a Spanish-born comic book artist known for his work on books such as '' Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man''. He currently resides in London.Dan Boultwood) **** Issue #6 featured "Your Song" (art by

P. J. Holden Paul Jason Holden (born 28 December 1969) is a Northern Irish comic artist based in Belfast. He has worked for '' 2000 AD'', ''Warhammer Monthly'', and ''Judge Dredd Megazine''. Among other stories for these publications, he has provided the ar ...

) and "Altantis to Interzone" (art by Adam Cadwell) **** Issue #7 featured "The Queen is Dead" (art by

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) + "Blood Mountain" (art by

Becky Cloonan Becky Cloonan (born 23 June) is an American comic book creator, known for work published by Tokyopop and Vertigo. In 2012 she became the first female artist to draw the main '' Batman'' title for DC Comics.Beck, Laura (February 8, 2013)"Meet the F ...

) + "30" (art by Andy Bloor) + "Once in a Lifetime" (art by Sean Azzopardi) **'' Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl'' #1–6 (with Jamie McKelvie, 2015–2016) also collected as ''Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl'' (tpb, 168 pages, 2016, ) *** As with the previous series, each issue featured one or more short stories which are not included in the trade paperback collection: **** Issue #1 featured "Everything and Nothing" (art by Sarah Gordon) and "Blurred" (art by Clayton Cowles) **** Issue #2 featured "The Ice Storm" (art by Jamaica Dyer) **** Issue #3 featured "Black Parade" (art by Christian Wildgoose) **** Issue #4 featured "I Hate Myself" (art by Julia Scheele) and "Come Out 2nite" (art by Luis Sopelana) **** Issue #5 featured "Shiny Black Taxi Cab" (art by Rosy Higgins) **** Issue #6 featured "Modern Love" (art by Tom Humberstone) *'' This is a Souvenir: The Songs of Spearmint & Shirley Lee'': "Sweeping the Nation" (with Jamie McKelvie, anthology graphic novel, 208 pages, 2009, ) *'' Liberty Annual'' '12: "Unleashed" (with Nate Bellegarde, anthology, 2012) collected in ''CBLDF Presents: Liberty'' (hc, 216 pages, 2014, ; tpb, 2016, ) *''

'' #1–5 (with Ryan Kelly, 2013–2014) collected as ''Three'' (tpb, 146 pages, 2014, ) *''

'' (with Jamie McKelvie,

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(#12),

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(#13),

Stephanie Hans Stephanie Hans is a French illustrator and comics artist. She is best known for co-creating the series '' Die'', a three-time Hugo Award-finalist, and British Fantasy Award winner, with writer Kieron Gillen. Hans has worked with Marvel Comics, DC ...

(#15), Leila del Duca (#16) and Brandon Graham (#17), 2014–2019) collected as: **''Year One'' (collects #1–11, hc, 400 pages, 2016, ) **''Year Two'' (collects #12–22, hc, 400 pages, 2017, ) **''Year Three'' (collects #23–33, hc, 400 pages, 2018, ) **''Year Four'' (set of two hcs, 510+170 pages, 2020, ) *** The first volume collects #34–45 and four spin-off one-shots: **** ''The Wicked + The Divine: 1831'' (with Stephanie Hans, 2016) **** ''The Wicked + The Divine: 455 A.D.'' (with André Lima Araújo, 2017) **** ''The Wicked + The Divine: 1923'' (with Aud Koch, 2018) **** ''The Wicked + The Divine: 1373'' (with Ryan Kelly, 2018) *** The second volume collects two more spin-off one-shots: **** ''The Wicked + The Divine Christmas Annual'' (with

Kris Anka Kris Anka is an American comics artist and inker, best known for his work with Marvel Comics on X-Men, Runaways, Captain Marvel, and his 2014 re-design of Spider-Woman. In 2016, Anka illustrated the new ''Star-Lord'' ongoing series, which was w ...

, Rachael Stott,

Chynna Clugston Flores Chynna Clugston Flores (born August 19, 1975) is a freelance American comic book creator known for her manga-influenced teen comedy series '' Blue Monday''. Based in Coarsegold, Clugston Flores has been drawing comics since 1994 and has worked wi ...

, Emma Vieceli and

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, 2017) **** ''The Wicked + The Divine: The Funnies'': "The Wicked + The Canine" (with

Erica Henderson Erica Henderson is an American two-time Eisner Award-winning comics artist and animator, known for her work on ''The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl'' and '' Jughead'', and for her animation work on '' Venture Bros.'' Early life Henderson was born in Ne ...

) and "Secret Origin" (with Jamie McKelvie, anthology, 2018) ***** Also includes a number of stories from various other creators: ****** "The Wicker + The Divine" (written and drawn by Lizz Lunney) ****** "The Lost God" (written and drawn by

Chip Zdarsky Steve Murray (born December 21, 1975), known by the pen-name Chip Zdarsky, is a Canadian comic book artist and writer, journalist, illustrator and designer. He has also used the pseudonym Todd Diamonte. He worked for ''National Post'' for over a ...

) ****** "Gentle Annie vs. the World" (written by Chrissy Williams, drawn by Clayton Cowles) ****** "Making a Difference" (written by

Romesh Ranganathan Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan (born 27 March 1978), is an English actor and comedian. He is known for his deadpan and often self-deprecating comedy. Ranganathan has made numerous appearances on television comedy panel shows, and in 2016 he co-p ...

, drawn by Julia Madrigal) ****** "5 Things Everyone Who's Lived with Sakhmet Will Understand" (written and drawn by Hamish Steele) ****** "13 Go Mad in Wiltshire" (written and drawn by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris) ****** "Guilty Pleasure Song" (written by

Kate Leth Katrina Jade "Kate" Leth (born 1988) is a Canadian comic book creator, known for works such as '' Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!''. Career Leth was born in Ottawa and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and attended NSCAD University, studying photogra ...

, drawn by Margaux Saltel) *'' Where We Live: A Benefit for the Survivors in Las Vegas'': "Critics" (with Jamie McKelvie, anthology graphic novel, 336 pages, 2018, ) *'' 24 Panels'': "Introduction" (with Sean Azzopardi; Gillen was also the curator of this project, anthology graphic novel, 112 pages, 2018, ) *''

Die Die, as a verb, refers to death, the cessation of life. Die may also refer to: Games * Die, singular of dice, small throwable objects used for producing random numbers Manufacturing * Die (integrated circuit), a rectangular piece of a semicondu ...

'' #1–20 (with Stephanie Hans, 2018–2021) collected as ''Die'' (hc, 656 pages, 2022, ) *'' The Ludocrats'' #1–5 (co-written by Gillen and Jim Rossignol, art by Jeff Stokely, 2020) collected as ''The Ludocrats'' (tpb, 152 pages, 2020, )

Marvel Comics

*'' newuniversal: 1959'' (with Greg Scott, one-shot, 2008) *

: **'' X-Men: Manifest Destiny'' #5: "

Solo Solo or SOLO may refer to: Arts and entertainment Comics * ''Solo'' (DC Comics), a DC comics series * Solo, a 1996 mini-series from Dark Horse Comics Characters * Han Solo, a ''Star Wars'' character * Jacen Solo, a Jedi in the non-canonical ''S ...

" (with

Sara Pichelli Sara Pichelli (born 15 April 1983) is an Italian comics artist best known for first illustrating the Miles Morales version of ''Ultimate Spider-Man''. After starting her career in animation, Pichelli entered the comic book industry working for ID ...

, anthology, 2009) collected in ''X-Men: Manifest Destiny'' (hc, 200 pages, 2009, ; tpb, 2009, ) **'' X-Men: Origins — Sabretooth'' (with

Dan Panosian Dan Panosian (born 1969) is an American comic book artist, with extensive credits as both a penciller and an inker and has additional credits as an advertising and storyboard artist. Early life Dan Panosian was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to artisti ...

, one-shot, 2009) collected in ''X-Men: Origins'' (hc, 192 pages, 2010, ; tpb, 2010, ) **'' Dark Reign: The Cabal'': " The Judgment of Namor" (with

Carmine Di Giandomenico Carmine Di Giandomenico (born 1973 in Teramo, Italy) is an Italian comics artist. In 1995 he drew the limited series Examen for publishers Phoenix. Then he drew an issue of ''Conan the Barbarian'' (1997) for Marvel Italia, written by Chuck Dixon ...

, anthology one-shot, 2009) collected in ''Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia'' (hc, 368 pages, 2009, ; tpb, 2010, ) **''

S.W.O.R.D. S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient World Observation and Response Department) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Its purpose is to deal with extraterrestrial threats to world ...

'' #1–5 (with Steven Sanders and Jamie McKelvie (co-feature in #1), 2010) collected as ''S.W.O.R.D.: No Time to Breathe'' (tpb, 128 pages, 2010, ) **'' Generation Hope'' (with Salvador Espin, Jamie McKelvie (#5 and 9), Tim Seeley (#10–11) and Steven Sanders (#12), 2011) collected as: *** ''The Future is a Four-Letter Word'' (collects #1–5, tpb, 152 pages, 2011, ) *** ''

'' (collects #6–12, tpb, 168 pages, 2012, ) **''

'' (with

Greg Land Greg Land (born 1956) is an American comic book artist, best known for his work on books such as ''Uncanny X-Men'', ''Birds of Prey'', and ''Fantastic Four''. Career Greg Land first got a job with an independent publisher as the artist for ''Stor ...

Carlos Pacheco Carlos Pacheco Perujo (14 November 1961 – 9 November 2022) was a Spanish comics penciller. After breaking into the European market doing cover work for Planeta De Agostini, he gained recognition doing work for Marvel UK, the England-based bra ...

Terry Dodson Terry Dodson is an American comic book artist and penciller. He is best known for his work on titles such as ''Harley Quinn'', ''Trouble, Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do'', '' Marvel Knights: Spider-Man'', ''Wonder Woman'' and ''Uncann ...

(#535–538), Ibraim Roberson (#539),

Brandon Peterson Brandon Peterson is an American comic book writer and artist, known for his work on Marvel Comics from Paterson New Jersey and Top Cow's '' Codename: Strykeforce'' in the 1990s. Career Peterson's early works for Marvel include a ''New Warriors ...

(vol. 2 #4), Dustin Weaver (vol. 2 #14),

Daniel Acuña Daniel Acuña (born 1974) is a Spanish comic book artist. Early life In college, Daniel Acuña studied painting and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. He cites his early influences as Jack Kirby, the Romitas (Senior and Junior), Will Eisne ...

(vol. 2 #15–17),

Ron Garney Ron Garney is an American comic book writer/artist, known for his work on books such as '' JLA'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Silver Surfer'', ''Hulk'', ''Daredevil'' and ''Captain America''. Career Garney has worked on '' JLA'', ''The Amazin ...

(vol. 2 #18) and Dale Eaglesham (vol. 2 #19), 2011–2012) collected as: *** ''Uncanny X-Men by Matt Fraction: The Complete Collection Volume 3'' (includes vol. 1 #531–534, tpb, 336 pages, 2013, ) **** Issues #531–534 are co-written by Gillen and

. *** ''Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen: The Complete Collection Volume 1'' (collects vol. 1 #534.1, 535–544, vol. 2 #1–3 and ''S.W.O.R.D'' #1–5, tpb, 504 pages, 2019, ) **** Includes the '' X-Men: Regenesis'' one-shot (written by Gillen, art by

Billy Tan Billy Tan Mung Khoy, commonly known as Billy Tan, is a Malaysian comic book artist. Early life Billy Tan was born in Malaysia and moved to the United States when he was 18, in 1989 to study business at the University of Kentucky. He began working ...

, 2011) *** ''Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen: The Complete Collection Volume 2'' (collects vol. 2 #4–20, tpb, 496 pages, 2020, ) **** Includes the 5-issue limited series '' AvX: Consequences'' (written by Gillen, art by

Tom Raney Tom Raney is an American comic book artist known for illustrating titles as '' Annihilation: Conquest'', ''Alpha Flight'', '' Ultimate X-Men'' and ''Uncanny X-Men'' for Marvel Comics, ''DV8'' and '' Stormwatch'' for Image Comics, and '' Outside ...

(#1),

Steve Kurth ''yes'Steve is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Steven or Stephen Notable people with the name include: steve jops * Steve Abbott (disambiguation), several people * Steve Adams (disambiguation), several people * Stev ...

(#2),

Scot Eaton Scot Eaton is a comic book artist, best known for his work on ''Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'', ''Thor'', '' X-Men: Endangered Species'', and '' X-Men: Messiah Complex''. Career In the early 1990s Eaton started penciling '' Doctor Fate'' and ...

(#3), Mark Brooks (#4) and Gabriel Hernández Walta (#5), 2012–2013) **'' Origin II'' #1–5 (with

Adam Kubert Adam Kubert (; born 1959) is an American comics artist known for his work for publishers such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including work on ''Action Comics'', '' Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine'', '' The Incredible Hulk'', '' Ultimate F ...

, 2014) collected as ''Wolverine: Origin II'' (hc, 216 pages, 2014, ; tpb, 2015, ) **'' Immortal X-Men'' #1–ongoing (with Lucas Werneck, 2022–...) *''Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter'' (tpb, 104 pages, 2009, ) collects: **'' Secret Invasion Aftermath: Beta Ray Bill — The Green of Eden'' (with

Dan Brereton Daniel Alan Brereton (born November 22 San Francisco Bay Area) is an American writer and illustrator who has produced notable work in the comic book field. Biography Early life Dan Brereton attended the California College of the Arts and the Acade ...

, one-shot, 2009) **'' Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter'' #1–3 (with

Kano Kano may refer to: Places *Kano State, a state in Northern Nigeria * Kano (city), a city in Nigeria, and the capital of Kano State **Kingdom of Kano, a Hausa kingdom between the 10th and 14th centuries **Sultanate of Kano, a Hausa kingdom between ...

, 2009) *'' Dark Avengers: Ares'' #1–3 (with Manuel García, 2009–2010) collected as ''Dark Avengers: Ares'' (tpb, 192 pages, 2010, ) *''Ultimate Collection: Thor by Kieron Gillen'' (tpb, 312 pages, 2011, ) collects: **''

'' #604–614 (with Billy Tan, Richard Elson and

Doug Braithwaite Doug Braithwaite is a British comic book artist. Career Braithwaite started out working on British comics, like '' 2000 AD'' and '' A1'', but is best known for his Marvel Comics work on the ''Earth X'' sequels, ''Universe X'' and ''Paradise X' ...

(#610, 612, 614), 2010) **''

New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the Xavier Institute, subs ...

'' vol. 3 #11: "Hel's Valkyrie" (with

Niko Henrichon Niko Henrichon is a Canadian comic book writer/artist. He is best known his work with writer Brian K. Vaughan in creating the graphic novel ''Pride of Baghdad''. Henrichon's first major work was a graphic novel titled ''Barnum!'', written by How ...

, 2010) **'' Siege: Loki'' (with Jamie McKelvie, one-shot, 2010) *'' The Mystic Hands of Doctor Strange'': "The Cure" (with

Frazer Irving Frazer Irving (born 1970) is a British comic book artist known for the series '' Necronauts'', published by the British magazine '' 2000 AD''. After breaking into the American market he has worked on a number of superhero titles, including a s ...

, anthology one-shot, 2010) collected in ''Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones'' (tpb, 192 pages, 2016, ) *'' World War Hulks: Spider-Man vs. Thor'' #1–2 (with Jorge Molina and

Paul Pelletier Paul Pelletier is an American comic book penciller. Career Pelletier began working as a professional comic artist in the late 1980s. His first work appeared in Cosmic Steller Rebellers (hammac publications) and Wayward Warrior (Hammac Publica ...

(#2), 2010) collected in ''Incredible Hulks: World War Hulks'' (hc, 448 pages, 2012, ) *'' Captain America and Batroc'' (with

Renato Arlem Renatus is a first name of Latin origin which means "born again" (natus = born). In Italian, Portuguese and Spanish it exists in masculine and feminine forms: Renato and Renata. In French they have been translated to René and Renée. Renata is ...

, one-shot, 2011) collected in ''Captain America: Allies and Enemies'' (hc, 136 pages, 2011, ) *''

'' (with Doug Braithwaite, Richard Elson,

Whilce Portacio William "Whilce" Portacio (; born July 8, 1963) is a Filipino American comic book writer and artist noted for his work on such titles as '' The Punisher'', ''X-Factor'', ''Uncanny X-Men'', ''Iron Man'', '' Wetworks'' and ''Spawn''. Portacio was al ...

(#628–629, 631),

Mitch Breitweiser Mitch is a short form of the masculine given name Mitchell. It is also sometimes a nickname, usually for a person with the surname Mitchell. It may refer to: People * Mitch Altman (born 1956), hacker and inventor * Mitch Apau (born 1990), Dutc ...

(#632), Carmine Di Giandomenico (#637–638, 642–644) and Stephanie Hans (#645), 2011–2012) collected as: **''Journey into Mystery by Kieron Gillen: The Complete Collection Volume 1'' (collects #622–636, tpb, 392 pages, 2014, ) **''Journey into Mystery by Kieron Gillen: The Complete Collection Volume 2'' (collects #637–645, tpb, 456 pages, 2014, ) *** Includes the '' Exiled'' one-shot and ''

'' vol. 3 #42–43 (co-written by Gillen and

Dan Abnett Dan Abnett (born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, si ...

with

Andy Lanning Andy Lanning is an English comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett. Career Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker. He has also pencill ...

, art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, 2012) as part of the "Exiled" inter-title crossover. *** Includes ''

The Mighty Thor Thor Odinson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the Norse mythological god of the same name, the Asgardian god of thunder whose enchanted hammer Mjolnir enables him ...

'' #18–21 (co-written by Gillen and Matt Fraction, art by

Alan Davis Alan Davis (born 18 June 1956) is an English artist and writer of comic books, known for his work on titles such as ''Captain Britain'', ''The Uncanny X-Men'', '' ClanDestine'', ''Detective Comics'', ''Excalibur'', '' JLA: The Nail'' and '' JLA ...

and Carmine Di Giandomenico (#19–20), 2012) as part of the "Everything Burns" inter-title crossover. *''

'' (hc, 568 pages, 2012, ) and '' Avengers vs. X-Men: VS'' (tpb, 160 pages, 2013, ) include: **''AvX: VS'' #2: "The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Colossus" (with Salvador Larocca, anthology, 2012) **''AvX: VS'' #6: "Hope vs. Scarlet Witch" (with

Jim Cheung Jim Cheung (; born 1972) is a British comic book artist, known for his work on the series such as ''Scion'', '' New Avengers: Illuminati'', ''Young Avengers'' and '' Avengers: The Children's Crusade''. Career Cheung worked on several Marvel seri ...

, anthology, 2012) *''Young Avengers by Gillen and McKelvie'' (''Omnibus'', hc, 360 pages, 2014, ; ''The Complete Collection'', tpb, 360 pages, 2020, ) collects: **'' Marvel NOW! Point One'': " The New World" (with Jamie McKelvie, anthology one-shot, 2012) **'' Young Avengers'' vol. 2 #1–15 (with Jamie McKelvie, Kate Brown (#6), Emma Vieceli +

Christian Ward Christian J. Ward (born September 9, 1985), professionally known as Hitmaka, is an American record producer and former rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Ward began his career as a rapper under the name Yung Berg, having released his debut album ' ...

+ Annie Wu (#14) and Becky Cloonan + Ming Doyle +

Joe Quinones Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...

(#15), 2013–2014) *

: **''

'' vol. 5 (with Greg Land, Dale Eaglesham (#9–12),

Carlo Pagulayan Carlo Pagulayan (born June 24, 1978) is a Filipino freelance comic book artist. Early life He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Santo Tomas branch campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sa ...

(#15–17), Joe Bennett, Agustin Padilla (#20.INH),

Luke Ross Luke Ross (born Luciano Queiroz 18 July 1972) is a comic artist known for his work on books such as '' Gen13'', '' Spider-Man'', '' Green Lantern'', '' Indiana Jones'' and ''Captain America Captain America is a superhero appearing in Ame ...

(#23–26) and

Cliff Richards Cliff Richards (born 1964, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil) is a Brazilian comic book artist. Biography Richards is best known as the penciller of the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' monthly series from Dark Horse Comics, as well as the artist on the '' ...

(#27–28), 2013–2014) collected as: *** ''Believe'' (collects #1–5, hc, 136 pages, 2013, ; tpb, 2014, ) *** ''The Secret Origin of Tony Stark Book One'' (collects #6–11, hc, 136 pages, 2013, ; tpb, 2014, ) *** ''The Secret Origin of Tony Stark Book Two'' (collects #12–17, hc, 136 pages, 2013, ; tpb, 2014, ) *** ''Iron Metropolitan'' (collects #19–22 and 20.INH, hc, 136 pages, 2014, ; tpb, 2015, ) *** ''Rings of the Mandarin'' (collects #23–28, hc, 112 pages, 2014, ; tpb, 2015, ) **''Iron Man: Fatal Frontier'' (hc, 240 pages, 2014, ) includes: *** '' Iron Man: Fatal Frontier'' #1–2 and 10 (scripted by

Al Ewing Al Ewing () is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press and for '' 2000 AD'' and Marvel Comics. Career Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page '' Future Shocks'' format for '' 2000 AD'' and moved on ...

from a story by Gillen and Ewing, art by

Lan Medina Rolando Medina, commonly known as Lan Medina (born December 22, 1961), is a Filipino comic book artist best known for his work on ''Fables, Aria, District X'', and '' The Punisher: MAX'' imprint. Awards In the 2007 Glyph Comics Awards, the Fa ...

, 2013) *** ''

'' vol. 5 ''Annual'': "Two Cities" (with Álvaro Martínez) — "Orbital" (with Agustin Padilla) — "By Moonlight" (with

Marcos Marz Marcos may refer to: People with the given name ''Marcos'' * Marcos (given name) Sports ;Surnamed * Dayton Marcos, Negro league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio (early twentieth-century) * Dimitris Markos, Greek footballer * Nélson Marcos, Portug ...

, 2014) **''

Original Sin Original sin is the Christian doctrine that holds that humans, through the fact of birth, inherit a tainted nature in need of regeneration and a proclivity to sinful conduct. The biblical basis for the belief is generally found in Genesis 3 ...

'' #3.1–3.4: " Hulk vs. Iron Man" (co-written by Gillen and

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 ''Da ...

, art by

Mark Bagley Mark Bagley (; born August 7, 1957) is an American comics artist. He has worked for Marvel Comics on such titles as ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Thunderbolts'', ''New Warriors'', ''Venom'' and '' Ultimate Spider-Man'' and for DC Comics on ''Justic ...

and Luke Ross, 2014) *** Collected as ''Original Sin: Hulk vs. Iron Man'' (tpb, 104 pages, 2014, ) *** Collected in ''Original Sin Companion'' (hc, 968 pages, 2015, ) *''

A+X An axe ( sometimes ax in American English; see spelling differences) is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, to harvest timber, as a weapon, and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has many fo ...

'' #5: "Loki + Mister Sinister" (with Joe Bennett, anthology, 2013) collected in ''A+X = Awesome'' (tpb, 144 pages, 2013, ) *'' Revolutionary War: Dark Angel'' (with

Dietrich Smith Dietrich Conrad Smith (April 4, 1840 – April 18, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Biography Born in East Frisia, Hanover, (currently Germany), Smith immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Pekin, Illino ...

, one-shot, 2014) collected in ''Revolutionary War'' (tpb, 184 pages, 2014, ) *

Angela Angela may refer to: Places * Angela, Montana * Angela Lake, in Volusia County, Florida * Lake Angela, in Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan * Lake Angela, the reservoir impounded by the source dam of the South Yuba River Fiction * An ...

: **'' Angela: Asgard's Assassin'' #1–6 (2014–2015) collected as ''Angela: Asgard's Assassin — Priceless'' (tpb, 136 pages, 2015, ) *** The main story is written by Gillen and drawn by Phil Jimenez; the substory is co-written by Gillen with

Marguerite Bennett Marguerite Bennett (born 1988) is an American comic book writer. She has worked on '' Bombshells'', ''Angela'', ''Josie and the Pussycats'', and her creator-owned books ''InSeXts'' and ''Animosity''. Her work has been recognised for her depictio ...

and drawn by Stephanie Hans. **''

Secret Wars ''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'', commonly known as ''Secret Wars'' for short, is a twelve-issue American comic book crossover limited series published from May 1984 to April 1985 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Jim Shooter, with ...

: 1602 — Witch Hunter Angela'' #1–4 (2015) collected as ''Secret Wars — Warzones: 1602 — Witch Hunter Angela'' (tpb, 128 pages, 2016, ) *** Gillen and Marguerite Bennett co-wrote the short segments in each issue — drawn by

Marguerite Sauvage Marguerite Sauvage is a French illustrator and scriptwriter. She has provided illustrations in press, publishing and advertising ('' Society of Illustrators 49th, American Illustration 26, American Illustration 28''). She is also a comic book ar ...

(#1), Irene Koh (#2), Frazer Irving (#3) and Kody Chamberlain (#4) *''

'': ''

Siege A siege is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or a well-prepared assault. This derives from la, sedere, lit=to sit. Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characteriz ...

'' #1–4 (with Filipe Andrade, 2015) collected as ''Secret Wars — Battleworld: Siege'' (tpb, 144 pages, 2016, ) *

Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various film ...

: **'' Star Wars: Darth Vader'' (with Salvador Larroca,

Mike Norton Mike Norton is an American comic book artist and writer, known for his work on '' Battlepug''. Early life Mike Norton first discovered comics as a child when his father gave him a copy of ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #163, before he was old enoug ...

(co-feature in #20) and

Max Fiumara Max or MAX may refer to: Animals * Max (dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog * Max (English Springer Spaniel), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of OBE) * Max (gorilla) (1 ...

(co-feature in #25); issues #14–15 are co-written by Gillen and

Jason Aaron Jason Aaron (born January 28, 1973) is an American comic book writer, known for his creator-owned series ''Scalped'' and ''Southern Bastards'', as well as his work on Marvel series '' Ghost Rider'', ''Wolverine'', '' PunisherMAX'', ''Thor'', and ...

, 2015–2016) collected as: *** ''Volume 1'' (collects #1–12, hc, 296 pages, 2016, ) *** ''Volume 2'' (collects #13–25 and ''Annual'' #1, hc, 440 pages, 2017, ) **** Includes the '' Star Wars: Vader Down'' one-shot and ''

'' vol. 4 #13–14 (co-written by Gillen and Jason Aaron, art by

Mike Deodato, Jr. Mike Deodato (; born May 23, 1963), sometimes credited as Mike Deodato Jr., is the professional pseudonym of Brazilian comic book artist Deodato Taumaturgo Borges Filho. Early life Mike Deodato was born on May 23, 1963 in Campina Grande, Paraíb ...

, 2016) as part of the "Vader Down" inter-title crossover. *** ''Omnibus'' (collects #1–25, ''Annual'' #1, ''Star Wars'' vol. 4 #13–14 and the ''Star Wars: Vader Down'' one-shot, hc, 736 pages, 2017, ) **''

'' vol. 4 ''Annual'' #1 (with Angel Unzueta, 2016) collected in ''Star Wars Volume 2'' (hc, 288 pages, 2017, ) **'' Star Wars: Doctor Aphra'' (with

Kev Walker Kevin Walker is a British comics artist and illustrator, based in Leeds, who worked mainly on '' 2000 AD'' and ''Warhammer'' comics and the collectible card game '' Magic: The Gathering''. He is now working for Marvel Comics. Biography Walker ...

, Andrea Broccardo (#7–8) and

Emilio Laiso Emilio may refer to: * Emilio Navaira, a Mexican-American singer often called "Emilio" * Emilio Piazza Memorial School, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State * Emilio (given name) * ''Emilio'' (film), a 2008 film by Kim Jorgensen See also * Emílio (dis ...

; issues #14–19 are co-written by Gillen and

Simon Spurrier Simon "Si" Spurrier (born 2 May 1981) is a British comics writer and novelist, who has previously worked as a cook, a bookseller, and an art director for the BBC. Getting his start in comics with the British small press, he went on to write ...

, 2016–2018) collected as: *** ''Aphra'' (collects #1–6, tpb, 2017, 144 pages, ) *** '' Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel'' (includes #7–8, tpb, 152 pages, 2016, ) **** Also collects the ''Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel'' one-shot (co-written by Gillen and Jason Aaron, art by

Marco Checchetto Marco may refer to: People * Marco (given name), people with the given name Marco * Marco (actor) (born 1977), South Korean model and actor * Georg Marco (1863–1923), Romanian chess player of German origin * Tomás Marco (born 1942), Spanish c ...

, 2017) *** ''Doctor Aphra and the Enormous Profit'' (collects #9–13 and ''Annual'' #1, tpb, 168 pages, 2017, ) *** ''Remastered'' (collects #14–19, tpb, 136 pages, 2018, ) *** ''Omnibus'' (includes #1–19, ''Annual'' #1 and the ''Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel'' one-shot, hc, 1,240 pages, 2021, ) **''

'' vol. 4 (with Salvador Larroca,

Giuseppe Camuncoli Giuseppe Camuncoli (born March 2, 1975) is an Italian comic book artist best known for his work on the Marvel Comics titles ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and '' The Superior Spider-Man'' and the DC Comics/Vertigo series ''Hellblazer'' as well as hi ...

(#50), Andrea Broccardo (#56, 61–62) and Angel Unzueta, 2018–2019) collected as: *** ''The Ashes of Jedha'' (collects #38–43, tpb, 2018, 136 pages, ) *** ''Mutiny at Mon Cala'' (collects #44–49, tpb, 2018, 144 pages, ) *** ''Hope Dies'' (collects #50–55, tpb, 2019, 120 pages, ) *** ''The Escape'' (collects #55–61, tpb, 136 pages, 2019, ) *** ''The Scourging of Shu-Torun'' (collects #62–67, tpb, 144 pages, 2019, ) *''

Thanos Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant warl ...

'' vol. 2 ''Annual'' #1: "Exhibition" (with André Lima Araújo, co-feature, 2018) ** Collected in ''Thanos by Donny Cates'' (hc, 312 pages, 2019, ) ** Collected in ''Cosmic Ghost Rider Omnibus'' (hc, 848 pages, 2021, ) *''

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book 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 Comics'' in ...

'' #1000: "

The Journey The Journey may refer to: Film and television * ''The Journey'' (1942 film), or ''El viaje'', an Argentine film * ''The Journey'' (1959 film), an American drama starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Jason Robards about the Hungarian Revoluti ...

" (with Doug Braithwaite, anthology, 2019) collected in ''Marvel Comics 1000'' (hc, 144 pages, 2020, ) *'' Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar'' #1–5 (with

Jacen Burrows Jacen Burrows (born September 11, 1972) is an American comic book artist best known for his work on various books from Avatar Press and Marvel Comics. Career Burrows graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1996 with a degree in Seque ...

, 2020–2021) collected as ''Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar'' (tpb, 128 pages, 2021, ) *'' Eternals'' vol. 5 #1–ongoing (with

, 2021–...) *'' Marvel's Voices: Pride'': "

Colossus Colossus, Colossos, or the plural Colossi or Colossuses, may refer to: Statues * Any exceptionally large statue ** List of tallest statues ** :Colossal statues * ''Colossus of Barletta'', a bronze statue of an unidentified Roman emperor * ''Col ...

" (with Jen Hickman, anthology one-shot, 2021) collected in ''Marvel's Voices: Pride'' (tpb, 184 pages, 2022, )

Avatar Press

*'' Über'': **''Über'' (with Canaan White, Gabriel Andrade (#12–14) and Daniel Gete, 2013–2015) collected as: *** ''Volume 1'' (collects #0–5, tpb, 176 pages, 2014, ) *** ''Volume 2'' (collects #6–11, tpb, 160 pages, 2014, ) *** ''Volume 3'' (collects #12–17, tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ) *** ''Volume 4'' (collects #18–22, tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ) **** Includes the ''Über Special'' (written by Gillen, art by Gabriel Andrade and Daniel Gete, 2014) *** ''Volume 5'' (collects #23–27 and '' Über FCBD 2014'', tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ) **''Über: Sieglinde'' (with Gabriel Andrade, one-shot, 2014) **''Über: Invasion'' #1–17 (with Daniel Gete, 2016–2018) *** In 2018, the series went on an indefinite hiatus before the release of the last four issues. *** Issues #1–7 are collected as ''Über Volume 6'' (tpb, 176 pages, 2018, ) *'' God is Dead: Book of Acts Omega'': "Alastor: Hell's Executioner" (with German Nobile, anthology one-shot, 2014) *'' Crossed: Badlands'' #75–80 (with Rafa Lopez, 2015) collected as ''Crossed Volume 14'' (tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ) *'' Mercury Heat'' (with Omar Francia (#1–3) and Nahuel Lopez, 2015–2017) collected as: **''Volume 1'' (collects #1–6 and the '' Mercury Heat: Debut'' one-shot, tpb, 160 pages, 2016, ) **''Volume 2'' (collects #7–12, tpb, 144 pages, 2018, ) *'' Cinema Purgatorio'' #1–18: "Modded" (with Ignacio Calero (#1–5) and Nahuel Lopez, anthology, 2016–2019)

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