Deodato Taumaturgo Borges Filho, better known by his

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Mike Deodato ( ; born May 23, 1963), is a Brazilian

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Early life

Mike Deodato was born on May 23, 1963, in

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. He is the son of comic artist Deodato Borges.

Career

One of Deodato's first works was a 1993 photo-realistic comic book adaptation of the television series ''

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'' published by

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. Deodato became famous in the North American comic book industry for his work with writer

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on ''

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'', during which he co-created the character

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. After his Wonder Woman project, he became the penciller of ''

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'', where he worked firstly with writer

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and then again with writer William Messner-Loebs. Later he drew '' Glory'' for

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's Extreme Studios at

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and

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. While his style in the mid-1990s was highly reminiscent of

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, he has recently changed to a more simplified, photo-realistic and sometimes moody style. His first work with this new artistic identity was ''

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'', written by Bruce Jones. Since then, he has worked on the

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spin-off ''

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'' and became the regular penciller of ''

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'' and '' The New Avengers''. Deodato then took over as regular penciller for the Marvel title '' Thunderbolts'' with issue 110, once again collaborating with Warren Ellis. Deodato then became the regular artist for the ''

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which came out of the conclusion of ''

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''. With writer

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, he launched the ongoing series ''

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'' in May 2010, before returning to ''New Avengers''. In 2012 he became the penciller of ''The Avengers'' and ''The New Avengers''. Deodato worked with Jason Aaron on the eight-issue flagship comic of Marvel's 2014 crossover storyline, ''

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''. In 2017 Deodato drew the ''

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'' ongoing series with writer

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. He drew the '' Infinity Wars'' limited series in 2018 with writer Gerry Duggan. In March 2019 Deodato announced that he would leave Marvel after his upcoming run on ''

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''. Following the expiration of his Marvel contract, he worked with DC to create a Batman-centric Comic-Con Experience 2019 poster. The poster, colored by Marcelo Maiolo, will honor Batman's 80th anniversary. In March 2020 Deodato and writer

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started the series The Resistance. The series were one of four inaugural releases comprising a new shared universe within the publisher's Upshot imprint.

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Dark Horse Comics

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Lady Death Lady Death is a fictional goddess appearing in American comic books published by Coffin Comics. Created by Brian Pulido, Lady Death first appeared in Eternity Comics' '' Evil Ernie'' #1 in December 1991. Lady Death then reappeared in the '' ...

vs.

Vampirella Vampirella () is a vampire superheroine created by Forrest J Ackerman and comic book artist Trina Robbins in Warren Publishing's black-and-white horror comics magazine ''Vampirella'' #1 (Sept. 1969), a sister publication of '' Creepy'' and ''E ...

'' * '' Star Wars Tales 7'' * ''

Xena Xena is a fictional character from the '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' franchise, portrayed by New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless and co-created by Robert Tapert and John Schulian. She first appeared as a villain in the 1995–1999 television serie ...

'' #9–14

DC Comics

* ''

Batgirl Batgirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts and allies to the superhero Batman. The character Bette Kane, Betty Kane was introduced into publica ...

'' Annual #1 (2000) * ''

Batman Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on M ...

'' #570 (1999) * ''Batman 80-Page Giant'' #3 (among other artists) (2000) * '' Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #87 (1999) * ''

Detective Comics ''Detective Comics'' (later retitled as ''Batman Detective Comics'') is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics. The first volume, published from 1937 to 2011 (and later continued in 2016), is ...

'' #736 (1999) * ''Legends of the

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'' (Wonder Woman) #4–5 (1998) * ''

'' vol. 2 #0, 85, 90–100 (1994–1995)

Image Comics

* '' Glory'' #1–10 (among other artists) (1995–1996) * ''Jade Warriors'' #1–3 (1999–2000) * '' WildC.A.T.s'' #47 (along with

Ed Benes José Edilbenes Bezerra (born November 20, 1972), better known by his professional name Ed Benes, is a Brazilian comic book artist, known for his work for DC Comics, on such titles as ''Birds of Prey (comics), Birds of Prey'', ''Supergirl (comic b ...

) (1998)

Marvel Comics

* ''

Amazing Spider-Man ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' is an ongoing American superhero American comic book, comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its title character and main protagonist. Being in the Earth 616, mainstream continuity of t ...

'' (

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) #509–528; (

Harry Osborn Harold Theopolis "Harry" Osborn is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Spider-Man. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing ...

) #546 (2004–2008) * ''

'' vol. 4 #2 (2017) * ''

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'' #380–382, 384–385, 387–388, 390–391, 393–395, 397–402 (1994–1996) * ''Avengers'' vol. 4 #34 (2013) * ''Avengers'' vol. 5 #9–13, 24, 37, 39, 41 (2013–2015) * ''Avengers: The Crossing'' (1995) * '' BrooklyKnight'' #1 (2012) * ''

Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...

'' #616–617 (among other artists) (2011) * ''

'' #1–6, 9–16 (2009–2010) * ''Dark Avengers/

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: Exodus'' (along with

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 ''Unca ...

) (2009) * ''

Dream Police ''Dream Police'' is the fourth studio album by American rock music, rock band Cheap Trick. It was released in 1979, and was their third release in a row produced by Tom Werman. It is the band's most commercially successful studio album, going to ...

'' (2005) * '' Elektra'' #1–19 (1996–1998); #-1 (1997, Flashback issue) * ''Guardians of Knowhere'' #1–4 (2015) * '' Incredible Hulk'' vol. 1 #447–453 (1996–1997) * ''Incredible Hulk:

Hercules Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Gr ...

Unleashed'' (1996) * ''Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #50–54, 60–65, 70–72 (2003–2004) * '' The Invincible Iron Man'' vol. 3 #6–14 (2016) * ''

Infinity Countdown "Infinity Countdown" is a 2018 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. The storyline leads into the " Infinity Wars" storyline. Premise The story depicts the Ultron/Hank Pym going after the Infinity Gems that were recreated when the Multi ...

'' #1–5 (2018) * ''Infinity Countdown Prime'' #1 (2018) * ''Infinity Wars'' #1–6 (2018) * ''Infinity Wars Prime '' #1 (2018) * ''

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 ...

'' #503–506, 508–511, #-1 (1996–1997) * ''

Moon Knight Moon Knight is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, the character first appeared in ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August 1975). The son of a rabbi, Marc S ...

'' vol. 5 #20 (2008) * ''

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'' #17–20 (2006) * ''New Avengers'' vol. 2 #9–30, 34 (2010–2012) * ''New Avengers'' vol. 3 #7–12, 28, 32–33 (2013–2015) * ''New Avengers Finale'' (among other artists) (2010) * ''

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'' #25–33 (2017) * ''

'' #1–8 (2014) * ''

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- ...

'' vol. 2 #4 (2007) * ''

'' #1–5 (2019) * ''

'' #1–4, 6–10, 12 (2010–2011) * '' Spider-Man Unlimited'' #21–22 (1998) * ''

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'' vol. 2 #13–14 (2015) * ''Star Wars: Vader Down'' #1 (2015) * ''

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'' vol. 2 #1–6 (2016–2017) * ''

'' vol. 1 #491-494, 496, 498–502 (1995-1996) * '' Thor: The Legend'' #1 (1996) * '' Thunderbolts'' #110–121 (2007–2008) * ''Thunderbolts Prelude'' (1997, reprints team's first appearance in ''Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #449) * ''

Tigra Tigra (Greer Grant Nelson) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Roy Thomas and artist Wally Wood (Marie Severin was then brought in to help layout the art), with her early adventur ...

'' #1–4 (2002) * ''

Ultimates The Ultimates is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, which first started publication from ''The Ultimates (comic book), The Ultimates'' ...

Annual'' #2 (2006) * ''

'' #1–4 (2004) * ''

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'' vol. 2 Annual #2 (2008) * '' Wolverine: Origins'' #28–30 (2008–2009) * '' X-Men: Legacy'' #212 (along with

Scot Eaton Scot Eaton is a Comic book creator, comic book artist, best known for his work on ''Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'', ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor'', ''X-Men: Endangered Species'', and ''X-Men: Messiah Complex''. Career In the early 1990s Eato ...

) (2008) * ''X-Men: Original Sin'' one-shot (2008) * ''

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'' #32 (2001) * '' X.S.E.'', miniseries, #1–4 (1996–1997)

Other publishers

* ''Beauty and the Beast'' (

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) * ''The Cartoon Art of Mike Deodato, Jr.'' Dec 2013 (

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) * ''Death Kiss'' (Maximum Press) * ''

'' #5–8 ( Chaos!) * ''

vs.

: Uncommon Ground'' (Chaos!) * ''Lost in Space'' (Innovation) * '' Mack Bolan: The Executioner'' (Innovation) * ''Mike Deodato's Comics & Stories'' Summer 2014 (

) * ''Mike Deodato's Jade Warriors'' 2014 (

) * ''Mike Deodato Jr's Sketchbook'' (2014) (

) * ''

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'' (Chaos!) * ''Quantum Leap'' (Innovation) * ''Samuree'' vol. 2 #3 ( Continuity) * ''

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'' ( Valiant)

Covers work

* ''

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'' #1 (Variant Cover Only Marvel 2012) * ''Astonishing X-Men'' #8 (

Marvel Marvel may refer to: Business * Marvel Entertainment, an American entertainment company ** Marvel Comics, the primary imprint of Marvel Entertainment ** Marvel Universe, a fictional shared universe ** Marvel Music, an imprint of Marvel Comics ...

, 2017–) * ''Darth Vader Annual'' #2 (Marvel, 2017–) * ''

Marvel Legacy Marvel Legacy is a 2017–18 relaunch of a line of American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is concurrent with All-New, All-Different Marvel and Marvel NOW! 2.0. Publication history On April 22, 2017, Marvel Comics announced Marvel ...

'' #1 (Variant Cover Only Marvel 2016) * ''

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(vol. 2)'' #22-24, #27-36 (2007-2008) * '' Prowler'' #10 (2016)

References

External links

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Glass House Graphics

Mike Deodato page at Marvel Digital Comics

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