Gary Carlson
Gary Carlson | |
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Born | Gary S. Carlson |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Writer, Editor, Publisher |
Notable works |
Megaton anthology Big Bang Comics Vanguard Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Gary S. Carlson is an American comic book writer, editor and publisher.
Biography
Gary self-published and created the black and white superhero anthology Megaton back in the early '80s, which introduced many new comic book talents including artists Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld and Angel Medina (to name a few) as well as featuring the work of Butch Guice, Mike Gustovitch, Sam Grainger, Sam DeLaRosa and the late Gene Day. Gary Carlson co-created Vanguard with comic book artist Erik Larsen.
Carlson later wrote Vanguard, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Supreme for Image Comics. He also co-wrote Aquaman and Nova with Erik Larsen.
Carlson is the major creative force behind Big Bang Comics, serving as editor, writer and publisher. The series was originally published by Caliber Comics, then Image Comics, and is now self-published under the Big Bang Presents title.
See also
External links
- Big Bang Comics - the official site
- Jazma Online interview: Gary Carlson June 5th, 2005
- B-Independent.com: Gary Carlson interview August 25th, 1998