Michelinie and artist
Ernie Chan created ''
Claw the Unconquered'' in 1975. Michelinie did a run on
Aquaman
Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in '' More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). The character is a pastiche of Namor. Initially a ...
in ''
Adventure Comics'' which led to the revival of the Sea King's own title in 1977. In the Aquaman story in ''
Adventure Comics'' #452,
Black Manta
Black Manta is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy, and first appeared in ''Aquaman'' #35 in September 1967. He has since endured as the archenemy of the s ...
killed Aquaman's son Arthur Curry Jr. by suffocation. The infant's death has affected the character ever since. While writing the ''
Karate Kid'' series, Michelinie used the name "Barry Jameson" as a
pseudonym
A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name (orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individua ...
. With artist Ed Davis, he created Gravedigger in ''Men of War'' #1 (Aug. 1977). The Star Hunters were created by Michelinie with editor
Joe Orlando
Joseph Orlando (April 4, 1927 – December 23, 1998) was an Italian American illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist during a lengthy career spanning six decades. He was the associate publisher of '' Mad'' and the vice president of DC Comics, ...
and artist
Don Newton
Don Newton (November 12, 1934 – August 19, 1984) was an American comics artist. During his career, he worked for a number of comic book publishers including Charlton Comics, DC Comics, and Marvel Comics. He is best known for his work on The Phan ...
, debuted in ''
DC Super Stars'' #16 (Sept.–Oct. 1977), and featured in their own short-lived series.
The original storyline for
Madame Xanadu
Madame Xanadu is a comic book mystic published by DC Comics. The character is identified with Nimue, the sorceress from Arthurian mythology made popular by Sir Thomas Malory's '' Le Morte d'Arthur''.
The character was played by Jeryl Prescott ...
in ''Doorway to Nightmare'' #1 (Feb. 1978) was developed by Michelinie and
Val Mayerik
Val Mayerik (born March 29, 1950) is an American comic book and commercial artist, best known as co-creator of the satiric character '' Howard the Duck'' for ''Marvel Comics''.
Biography
Early life and career
Val Mayerik was born in Youngstow ...
.
Marvel Comics
Among Michelinie's best-known work are his two runs on ''
Iron Man'' with co-plotter/inker
Bob Layton
Bob Layton (born 1953) is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics titles such as '' Iron Man'' and ''Hercules'', and for co-founding Valiant Comics with Jim Shooter.
Early life
Bob Layt ...
, in the late 1970s and early 1980s which introduced the character's serious problem with
alcoholism
Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Because there is disagreement on the definition of the word ''alcoholism'', it is not a recognized diagnostic entity. Predomi ...
and his specialized
power armor variants. He introduced two of Stark's closest comrades,
Bethany Cabe
Bethany Cabe, also known as Iron Woman, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, the character made her first appearance in ''Iron Man'' #117 (Dec. 1978). S ...
and
Jim Rhodes
James Allen Rhodes (September 13, 1909 – March 4, 2001) was an American Republican politician who served as Governor of Ohio from 1963 to 1971 and again from 1975 to 1983. , Rhodes was one of only seven U.S. governors to serve four four-yea ...
as well as new enmities with
Justin Hammer and
Doctor Doom. His most noted
cliffhanger
A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a plot device in fiction which features a main character in a precarious or difficult dilemma or confronted with a shocking revelation at the end of an episode or a film of serialized fiction. A cliffhang ...
was when
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
was thrown out of
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in ''Strange Tales'' #135 (August 1965), it often dea ...
's
helicarrier
The Helicarrier is a fictional flying aircraft carrier appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the crucial mobile command center, forward operations platform, and signature capital ship of the fictional int ...
and had to don his
armor
Armour (British English) or armor (American English; see spelling differences) is a covering used to protect an object, individual, or vehicle from physical injury or damage, especially direct contact weapons or projectiles during combat, or f ...
completely to use its flight function before he hit the ground. After leaving the title in 1981, Michelinie reunited with Layton on the book late in 1986, and along with
penciller
A penciller (or penciler) is an artist who works on the creation of comic books, graphic novels, and similar visual art forms, with a focus on the initial pencil illustrations, usually in collaboration with other artists, who provide inks, colors ...
M. D. Bright, closed out preceding writer
Dennis O'Neil
Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939 – June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retir ...
's
Advanced Idea Mechanics
A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is a fictional criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In most versions, it is depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to overthrowing the world's go ...
arc and launched the "
Armor Wars
"Armor Wars" is a seven-issue Iron Man story arc written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by Mark D. Bright and Barry Windsor-Smith and published by Marvel Comics. The arc first appears in ''Iron Man'' #225–232.
Publication history
...
"; during this time he and Layton introduced the
Ghost. Michelinie left ''Iron Man'' again after issue #250, closing his second collaboration with Layton with a sequel to their Iron Man-Doctor Doom
time travel
Time travel is the concept of movement between certain points in time, analogous to movement between different points in space by an object or a person, typically with the use of a hypothetical device known as a time machine. Time travel is a ...
episode from issues #149–150.
Michelinie was one of the writers of ''
The Avengers'' from 1978 to 1982 and worked with artists
John Byrne and
George Pérez
George Pérez (; June 9, 1954 – May 6, 2022) was an American comic book artist and writer, who worked primarily as a penciller. He came to prominence in the 1970s penciling ''Fantastic Four'' and '' The Avengers'' for Marvel Comics. In the 198 ...
.
During this time he and Byrne created
Scott Lang in ''The Avengers'' #181 (March 1979), and he created the
Taskmaster with Pérez in ''The Avengers'' #195 (May 1980).
From 1987 to 1994, Michelinie wrote ''
The Amazing Spider-Man
''The Amazing Spider-Man'' is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its main protagonist. Being in the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a bimonthly per ...
'' series, which featured the art of
Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane (; born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian comic book creator, artist, writer, filmmaker and entrepreneur, best known for his work as the artist on ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and as the creator, writer, and artist on the superhero horro ...
,
Erik Larsen
Erik J. Larsen (born December 8, 1962) is an American comic book artist, writer, and publisher. He currently acts as the chief financial officer of Image Comics. He gained attention in the early 1990s with his art on Spider-Man series for Marvel ...
, and
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 ...
, while introducing the
supervillains
Venom
Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a st ...
in issue #298 (March 1988) and
Carnage in #361 (April 1992). Michelinie had planned to introduce Venom earlier and included a "teaser" scene in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #18, in which Peter Parker is pushed by an offscreen Venom into the path of an oncoming train, the symbiote being unsusceptible to Spider-Man's "spider sense" that would have normally warned him of the attack. This was the first of what was to be several clues leading to the reveal of Venom. Michelinie left ''Web of Spider-Man'' shortly after and was not able to continue the introduction of Venom until his time writing ''The Amazing Spider-Man''.
Behind
Stan Lee, Michelinie had the second longest run on ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' as a writer.
He also wrote the limited series ''
Venom: Lethal Protector'' in 1993, where Venom was the main character and acted as an antihero instead of villain for the first time.
Valiant, return to DC and Future Comics
In the early 1990s David Michelinie worked at
Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics is an American comic books, comic book publisher. The company was founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter along with lawyer and businessman Steven Massarsky. In 1994, the company was sold to Acclaim E ...
on the titles ''
Rai
RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana (; commercially styled as Rai since 2000; known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane) is the national public broadcasting company of Italy, owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. RAI operates many ter ...
'', ''
H.A.R.D. Corps'',
''Turok: Dinosaur Hunter'' and ''
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 ...
.''
He began working for DC again with the launch of the ''
Justice League Task Force'' series in 1993 with artist
Sal Velluto. In 1994, Michelinie became the writer of ''
Action Comics
''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/ 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 Publications ...
'' which he stayed on for three years. As one of the five principal Superman writers at that time he co-wrote ''
Superman: The Wedding Album'' in 1996. David Michelinie and artist
Paul Ryan are the only comic book creators to have contributed to the wedding issues of both Spider-Man (Peter Parker marrying
Mary Jane Watson
Mary Jane "MJ" Watson is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and made her first appearance in ''The Amazing Spider-Man' ...
in
''The Amazing Spider-Man Annual'' #21, 1987) and Superman (
Clark Kent) marrying
Lois Lane
Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, she first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #1 (June 1938). Lois is an award-winning journalist for ...
in ''
Superman: The Wedding Album'' (Dec. 1996). He also wrote issues of ''
Superman Adventures'' and
''Steel'' as well as the miniseries ''Legion: Science Police'', ''Superman's Nemesis: Lex Luthor'' and ''
Superman vs. Predator'', his last credited work for DC Comics in 2000. The same year, he joined forces with Bob Layton again for the miniseries ''Iron Man: Bad Blood'' for Marvel Comics.
After a hiatus Michelinie returned to comics by teaming-up with
Bob Layton
Bob Layton (born 1953) is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics titles such as '' Iron Man'' and ''Hercules'', and for co-founding Valiant Comics with Jim Shooter.
Early life
Bob Layt ...
and
Dick Giordano
Richard Joseph Giordano (; July 20, 1932 – March 27, 2010) was an American comics artist and editor whose career included introducing Charlton Comics' "Action Heroes" stable of superheroes and serving as executive editor of DC Comics.
Early ...
to form
Future Comics
Future Comics was an American comic book publishing company founded by industry polymath Bob Layton, and his creative partners — Layton's mentor, artist/editor Dick Giordano"Reinventing the Rules: Bob Layton on Giordano," in Eury, Michael. ''Di ...
, where he wrote the series ''Freemind'', ''Metallix'' and ''Deathmask'' from 2002 to 2003. The company closed in 2004.
Later career
In 2007, Michelinie wrote ''
Kolchak Tales: The Frankenstein Agenda'' #1–3 for
Moonstone Books
Moonstone Books is an American comic book, graphic novel, and prose fiction publisher based in Chicago focused on pulp fiction comic books and prose anthologies as well as horror and western tales.
The company began publishing creator-owned com ...
. Also for Moonstone, he wrote several prose short stories which appeared in the anthologies
''The Phantom'' ''Chronicles'' (2007), ''Werewolves: Dead Moon Rising'' (2007) and ''
The Avenger: The Justice Inc. Files'' (2011).
In 2008, he and Layton collaborated again on a four-issue ''
Iron Man: Legacy of
Doom
Doom is another name for damnation.
Doom may also refer to:
People
* Doom (professional wrestling), the tag team of Ron Simmons and Butch Reed
* Daniel Doom (born 1934), Belgian cyclist
* Debbie Doom (born 1963), American softball pitcher
* ...
'' miniseries and in 2009 on the one-shot ''Iron Man: The End'' for Marvel Comics. It was followed by the one-shot ''What If? Iron Man: Demon in an Armor'' in 2011 and a four-issue-follow-up on the "
Armor Wars
"Armor Wars" is a seven-issue Iron Man story arc written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by Mark D. Bright and Barry Windsor-Smith and published by Marvel Comics. The arc first appears in ''Iron Man'' #225–232.
Publication history
...
" storyline published as ''Iron Man'' #258.1–258.4 in 2013. He returned to his creation
Venom
Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a st ...
with stories for ''Venom'' #150 (2017), ''Venom Annual'' #1 (2018) and ''Venom'' vol. 4 #25 (2020), all penciled by
Ron Lim
Ronald Lim (born 1965) is an American comic book artist living in Sacramento, California. He is best known for his work for Marvel Comics on their various "cosmic" titles, most particularly the ''Silver Surfer'' (vol. 3) series.
Biography
Lim's ...
, who had also worked on ''Venom: Lethal Protector''. After the success of the two ''Venom'' films, in 2021 Marvel commissioned Michelinie to write a new five-issue-miniseries: ''Venom: Lethal Protector'' vol. 2, with art by Ivan Fiorelli, that will be published in March 2023.
As screenwriter, Michelinie worked on two episodes of the animated series ''
Iron Man: Armored Adventures'' (with Bob Layton as co-writer) and wrote the short films ''Hellevator'' (2011) and ''Nobody's Tomorrow'' (2018).
Bibliography
DC Comics
*''
Action Comics
''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/ 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 Publications ...
'' #702–722, 724–736, #0, ''Annual'' #7–9 (1994–1997)
*''
Adventure Comics'' #441, 443, 445, 450–452 (
Aquaman
Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in '' More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). The character is a pastiche of Namor. Initially a ...
), #456–458 (
Superboy
Superboy is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comicbooks published by DC Comics. These characters have been featured in several eponymous comic series, in addition to ''Adventure Comics'' and other series featuring ...
) (1975–1978)
*''
Aquaman
Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in '' More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). The character is a pastiche of Namor. Initially a ...
'' #57–61 (1977–1978)
*''Army at War'' #1 (1978)
*''Cancelled Comic Calvacade'' #1 (Claw the Unconquered) (1978)
*''
Claw the Unconquered'' #1–12 (1975–1978)
*''
DC Comics Presents
''DC Comics Presents'' is a comic book series published by DC Comics from 1978 to 1986 which ran for 97 issues and four ''Annual''s. It featured team-ups between Superman and a wide variety of other characters in the DC Universe. A recurring bac ...
'' #3 (
Superman and
Adam Strange
Adam Strange is a fictional space adventurer appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by editor Julius Schwartz with a costume designed by Murphy Anderson, he first appeared in ''Showcase'' #17 (November 1958).
Adam Stran ...
) (1978)
*''
DC Super Stars'' #16 (Star Hunters) (1977)
*''DC Universe Holiday Bash'' #1 (1997)
*''Doorway to Nightmare'' #1 (1978)
*''
Hercules Unbound'' #7–9 (1976–1977)
*''
House of Mystery
''The House of Mystery'' is the name of several horror, fantasy, and mystery
Mystery, The Mystery, Mysteries or The Mysteries may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters
*Mystery, a cat character in ''Emily the Strang ...
'' #224, 232, 235, 238, 248, 252, 257–259, 263, 286–287 (1974–1980)
*''
House of Secrets'' #116, 122, 126–127, 130, 147 (1974–1977)
*''
Jonah Hex
Jonah Woodson Hex is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga. Hex is a surly and cynical bounty hunter whose face is scarred on the r ...
'' #13–15 (1978)
*''
Justice League Task Force'' #1–3 (1993)
*''
Karate Kid'' #2–10 (1976–1977)
*''Legion:
Science Police'' #1–4 (1998)
*''Men of War'' #1–4 (1977–1978)
*''
Phantom Stranger
The Phantom Stranger is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, of unspecified paranormal origins, who battles mysterious and occult forces, sometimes under their Vertigo imprint. The character first appeared in an ...
'' #35–36 (1975)
*''
Plop!
''Plop!'', "The New Magazine of Weird Humor!", was a comic book anthology series published by DC Comics in the mid-1970s. It falls into the horror / humor genre. It lasted 24 issues and the series ran from Sept./Oct. 1973 to Nov./Dec. 1976.
Bac ...
'' #7–8, 19 (1974–1976)
*''
Secrets of Haunted House
''Secrets of Haunted House'' was a horror-suspense comics anthology series published by American company DC Comics from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1982.
Publication history
The series began in April–May 1975. Like its predecessor '' Secrets of ...
'' #5 (1975)
*''
Sgt. Rock'' #311, 315 (1977–1978)
*''
Shadowdragon Annual'' #1 (1995)
*''
Starfire'' #1–2 (1976)
*''Star Hunters'' #1–7 (1977–1978)
*''
Star Spangled War Stories'' #183–192, 194–203 (Unknown Soldier) (1974–1977)
*''
Steel'' #17–19 (1995)
*''
Superman Annual'' #8 (1996)
*''
Superman Adventures'' #32, 44, ''Special'' #1 (1998–2000)
*''Superman's Nemesis:
Lex Luthor
Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Lex Luthor originally appeared in ''Action Comics'' #23 (cover dated: April ...
'' #1–4 (1999)
*''
Superman: The Wedding Album'' #1 (1996)
*''
Superman vs. Predator'' #1–4 (2000)
*''
Swamp Thing
The Swamp Thing is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. A humanoid/plant elemental creature, created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, the Swamp Thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in v ...
'' #14–18, 21–22 (1975–1976)
*''
Tales of Ghost Castle'' #1 (1975)
*''
Unknown Soldier'' #254–256 (1981)
*''
Weird Mystery Tales
''Weird Mystery Tales'' was a mystery horror comics anthology published by DC Comics from July–August 1972 to November 1975.
Publication history 100 Page Super Spectacular
The title ''Weird Mystery Tales'' was first used for '' DC 100 Page S ...
'' #15–16 (1974–1975)
*''
Weird War Tales
''Weird War Tales'' was a war comic book title with supernatural overtones published by DC Comics. It was published from September–October 1971 to June 1983.
Publication history
The original title ran for 12 years and 124 issues. It was ...
'' #30, 72 (1974–1979)
*''
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 ...
'' #218 (script consultant to
Martin Pasko
Martin Joseph "Marty" Pasko (born Jean-Claude Rochefort; August 4, 1954– May 10, 2020) was a Canadian comic book writer and television screenwriter.
Pasko worked for many comics publishers, but is best known for his superhero stories for DC Com ...
) (1975)
Marvel Comics
*''
The Amazing Spider-Man
''The Amazing Spider-Man'' is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its main protagonist. Being in the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a bimonthly per ...
'' #205, 290–292, 296–352, 359–388, ''Annual'' #21–26, 28, ''Annual '95'', ''Super Special'' #1 (1980, 1987–1995)
*''
The Avengers'' #173, 175–176, 181–187, 189, 191–205, 221, 223, 340 (1978–1982, 1991)
*''
The Bozz Chronicles
''The Bozz Chronicles'', now a graphic novel, was originally a six-issue comic book series written by David Michelinie, with artwork by Bret Blevins and John Ridgway. The original series was published by Epic Comics from December 1985 - December ...
'' #1–6 (1985–1986)
*''
Captain America'' #258–259, ''Annual'' #5 (1981)
*''
Carnage'' vol. 2 #1 (2022)
*''
Daredevil'' #167 (1980)
*''
Doctor Strange'' #46 (1981)
*''
Further Adventures of Indiana Jones'' #4–18, 20–22, 26–27 (1983–1985)
*''Hero'' #1–6 (1990)
*''
The Incredible Hulk
The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of '' The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book a ...
'' #232 (1979)
*''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' #1–4 (1989)
*''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'' #1–3 (1984)
*''
Iron Man'' #116–157, 215–250, ''Annual'' #9–10 (1978–1982, 1987–1989)
*''
Iron Man'' #258.1–258.4 (2013)
*''Iron Man: Bad Blood'' #1–4 (2000)
*''Iron Man: Legacy of Doom'' #1–4 (2008)
*''Iron Man: The End'' #1 (2009)
*''Krull'' #1–2 (1983)
*''
Marvel Fanfare
''Marvel Fanfare'' was an anthology comic book series published by American company Marvel Comics. It was a showcase title featuring a variety of characters from the Marvel universe.
Volume one
''Marvel Fanfare'' featured characters and settings ...
'' #4 (1982)
*''
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 ...
'' #16–17, 27 (1985–1987)
*''
Marvel Premiere
''Marvel Premiere'' is an American comic book anthology series that was published by Marvel Comics. In concept it was a tryout book, intended to determine if a character or concept could attract enough readers to justify launching their own serie ...
'' #47–48, 55–56 (1979–1980)
*''
Marvel Super-Heroes'' #5, 14 (1991–1993)
*''
Marvel Super Special
''Marvel Comics Super Special'' was a 41-issue series of one-shot comic-magazines published by Marvel Comics from 1977 to 1986. They were cover-priced $1.50 to $2.50, while regular color comics were priced 30 cents to 60 cents, Beginning with issue ...
'' #28, 30 (1983–1984)
*''
Marvel Team-Up
''Marvel Team-Up'' is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series featured two or more Marvel characters in one story. The series was originally published from March 1972 through February 1985, and featured Spider-Man as ...
'' #103, 108, 110, 136, 142–143 (1981–1984)
*''
Marvel Two-In-One'' #76, 78, 97–98, ''Annual'' #4 (1979–1983)
*''Mother Theresa of Calcutta'' (1984)
*''Pro Action Magazine'' #1 (Spider-Man) (1994)
*''
Psi-Force
''Psi-Force'' was a comic book series created by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson and published by Marvel Comics under their New Universe imprint from 1986 to 1989. It ran for 32 issues and an Annual (October 1987).
It concerned a group of adole ...
'' #7 (1987)
*''Questprobe'' #3 (1985)
*''
The Spectacular Spider-Man
''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' is a comic book and magazine series starring Spider-Man and published by Marvel Comics.
Following the success of Spider-Man's original series, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', Marvel felt the character could support ...
'' #173–175, 220, ''Annual'' #11–12, ''Super Special'' #1 (1991–1995)
*''
Spider-Man'' #35, ''Super Special'' #1 (1993–1995)
*''Spider-Man: The Bug Stops Here'' #1 (1994)
*''
Star Wars'' #51–52, 55–69, 78, ''Annual'' #2 (1981–1983)
*''
Thundercats'' #1–6 (1985–1986)
*''
Toxic Crusaders
''Toxic Crusaders'' is a 1991 animated series aimed at children, loosely based on '' The Toxic Avenger'' films. It features Toxie, the lead character of the films, leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. This followed a trend o ...
'' #8 (1992)
*''
Venom
Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a st ...
'' #150, ''Annual'' #1 (2017–2018)
*''Venom'' vol. 4 #25 (2020)
*''
Venom: Lethal Protector'' #1–6 (1993)
*''Venom: Lethal Protector'' vol. 2 #1–5 (2023)
*''Venom Super Special'' #1 (1995)
*''
Web of Spider-Man
''Web of Spider-Man'' is the name of two different monthly comic book series starring Spider-Man that have been published by Marvel Comics since 1985, the first volume of which ran for 129 issues between 1985 and 1995, and the second of which ran ...
'' #8–9, 14–20, 23–24, 70, ''Annual'' #7–8, ''Super Special'' #1 (1985–1995)
*''
What If
What If may refer to:
Film
* ''What If'', a 2006 TV film starring Niall Buggy
* ''What If...'' (2010 film), an American film
* ''What If...'' (2012 film), a Greek film
* ''What If'' (2013 film) or ''The F Word'', a Canadian-Irish film
Telev ...
'' #38 (1983)
*''What If'' vol. 2 #85 (1996)
*''What If? Iron Man: Demon in an Armor'' (2011)
*''
Wonder Man
Wonder Man (Simon Williams) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #9 (October 1964). The c ...
'' #1 (1986)
Warren Publishing
*''
Creepy
Creepiness is the state of being wikt:creepy, creepy, or causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or wikt:unease, unease. A person who exhibits creepy behaviour is called a creep. Certain traits or hobbies may make people seem creepy to others. The ...
'' #84 (1976)
*''
Eerie
''Eerie'' was an American magazine of horror comics introduced in 1966 by Warren Publishing. Like '' Mad'', it was a black-and-white magazine intended for newsstand distribution and did not submit its stories to the comic book industry's volunta ...
'' #81 (with
Louise Simonson
Louise Simonson (née Mary Louise Alexander; born September 26, 1946) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as ''Conan the Barbarian'', '' Power Pack'', ''X-Factor'', ''New Mutants'', ...
) (1977)
Valiant Comics
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H.A.R.D. Corps'' #1–16 (1992–1994)
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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 ...
'' #11, 18–19 (1992)
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Rai
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'' #1–8 (1992)
*''Secrets of the Valiant Universe'' #1 (1994)
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Turok: Dinosaur Hunter'' #1–3 (1993)
Image Comics/Valiant Comics
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Deathmate Yellow'' #1 (1993)
Future Comics
*''Death Mask'' #1–3 (2003)
*''Freemind'' #0–7 (2002–2003)
*''Metallix'' #0–6, ''Free Comic Book Day'' #1 (2002–2003)
Moonstone
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Kolchak Tales: The Frankenstein Agenda'' #1–3 (2007)
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The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks'' #1–4 (consultant to
Mike Bullock) (2009)
References
External links
"DC Profiles #16: David Michelinie"at the Grand Comics Database
"DC Profiles #27: Barry Jameson"(a pseudonym used by Michelinie) at the Grand Comics Database
David Michelinieat Mike's Amazing World of Comics
at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
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1948 births
American comics writers
Living people
Marvel Comics writers