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DNAgents
''The DNAgents'' is a comic-book series created by writer Mark Evanier and artist Will Meugniot and published by Eclipse Comics from 1983. The series centers on a team of superheroes created through genetic engineering by the Matrix Corporation to act as superhuman enforcers for the head of the company. Publication history Both Marvel Comics and DC Comics expressed interest in publishing ''The DNAgents'', but Evanier and Meugniot decided against signing with them because they would have had to give up the TV and merchandising rights, and since both had extensive backgrounds and contacts in the television industry, they were confident that they would be able to sell DNAgents as a TV series without help from a publisher. Mike Friedrich served as an agent for Evanier and Meugniot, submitting ''The DNAgents'' to five different publishers. When all five offered to publish it, they decided on large independent publisher Eclipse Comics Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossfire (Eclipse Comics)
''Crossfire'' is an American comic book series created by writer Mark Evanier and artist Dan Spiegle originally for Eclipse Comics. It was a spin-off from '' DNAgents'', which was also written by Evanier. The series ran for 26 issues from May 1984 to October 1988. Publication history The original Crossfire - Jeff Baker - first appeared in ''DNAgents'' #4. Jay Endicott, Crossfire for the solo series, first appeared in ''DNAgents'' #9. In 1985 Evanier would state "''Crossfire'' is the comic I enjoy the most out of anything I've written". The series originally ran for 26 issues, initially but sold poorly. This prompted a change of format from color to black and white printing to reduce expense. In turn, the series took a more realistic tone to the stories such as Endicott having to make do with only his mask after he was forced to destroy the rest of his costume to escape police custody. In addition to the superhero adventures, Evanier used his considerable experience in the Holl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |