Brent Anderson (comics)
Brent Anderson (born June 15, 1955[2]) is an American comics artist known for his work on X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills and the comic book series Astro City.
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Anderson in 2018 | |
| Born | Brent Eric Anderson[1] June 15, 1955 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller, Artist |
Notable works | X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills Astro City |
| Awards | Inkpot Award, 1985 Harvey Award, 1996, 1997 Eisner Award, 1996–1998 |
| http://www.BrentAndersonArt.com | |
Early life edit
In junior high school, Brent Anderson discovered the pantheon of characters in Marvel Comics. The first Marvel comic he read was Fantastic Four #69, "By Ben Betrayed" (Dec. 1967),[3] "They were a family who had super-powers and helped each other out. I wanted to be part of a family like that," he says.[4] Anderson began writing and drawing his own comics on school binder paper, creating a pantheon of his own that included "Radium the Robot" and "The Chameleon".[4] After doing fanzine illustrations, Anderson's first professional comics work appeared in the mid-1970s in independent/underground publications such as All-Slug, Tesserae, and Venture.[5]
Career edit
Anderson was one of several artists to draw the comics adaptation of Xanadu in Marvel Super Special #17 (Summer 1980).[6] In 1981, Ka-Zar The Savage, written by Bruce Jones, became Anderson's first regular series.[7] The X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills graphic novel followed,[8] as well as artwork on a number of Marvel Comics series, including the heroic space-opera Strikeforce: Morituri. During this period, Anderson was active doing artwork for independent publishers Pacific Comics and Eclipse Comics,[7] including the innovative cinematic comic Somerset Holmes.[9]
In 1995, Anderson co-created with writer Kurt Busiek and cover artist Alex Ross, the award-winning Astro City. Other work included J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars: Untouchable spin-off series written by Fiona Avery covering the life story of special assassin Laurel Darkhaven.[7] Work continues on a 200-plus page graphic novel, Jar of Ashes, written by Shirley Johnston. Anderson worked with writer Marv Wolfman on a one-shot featuring Green Lantern and Plastic Man entitled Green Lantern/Plastic Man: Weapons of Mass Deception, released in December 2010.[10] A Phantom Stranger ongoing series written by Dan DiDio and drawn by Anderson began in September 2012.[11] In June 2013, Busiek and Anderson relaunched their Astro City series as part of DC's Vertigo line.[12][13] The ongoing Astro City series concluded as of issue #52 in 2018.[14]
In April 2022, Anderson was reported among the more than three dozen comics creators who contributed to Operation USA's benefit anthology book, Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds, a project spearheaded by IDW Publishing Special Projects Editor Scott Dunbier, whose profits would be donated to relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees resulting from the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[15][16] Anderson and Kurt Busiek teamed up to contribute a new Astro City story to the anthology, which will harbor themes relevant to the events in Ukraine.[17]
Art style edit
Anderson's work fits into the category of "realism" defined by Neal Adams, one of Anderson's many artistic influences.[3] Anderson's work is known for its focus on character. "My greatest joy in drawing comics comes when I've added nuance to a character with just the right expression and illustrated a scene that captures the perfect moment of mood. When the characters come to life I feel alive. That's why I've dedicated my professional life to creating comics."[4]
Awards edit
- Inkpot Award, 1985[5]
- Eisner Award[5]
- Best New Series, 1996
- Best Single Issue, 1996, 1997, 1998
- Best Continuing Series, 1997, 1998
- Best Serial Story, 1998
- Harvey Award[5]
- Best New Series, 1996
- Best Single Issue or Story, 1996
- Best Graphic Album, previously released work, 1997
- Don Thompson Award[5]
- Best Achievement by Penciler, 1996
- Favorite Single Creative Team (with Kurt Busiek), 1998
Bibliography edit
DC Comics edit
- 9-11: The World's Finest Comic Book Writers & Artists Tell Stories to Remember, Volume Two (2002)
- Action Comics vol. 2 #2 (2011)
- Anima #7 (1994)
- Batman: Gotham Knights #46 (2003)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #31 (1992)
- Batman: Turning Points #4 (2001)
- Fanboy #3 (1999)
- Gen13: Medicine Song #1 (2001)
- Green Lantern Legacy: The Last Will & Testament of Hal Jordan HC (2002)
- Green Lantern/Plastic Man: Weapons of Mass Deception #1 (2011)
- Judge Dredd: Legends of the Law #1–4 (1994–1995)
- Night Force vol. 2 #1–3 (1996–1997)
- Phantom Stranger vol. 4 #0, #1–2, 4–5 (2012–2013)
- Silver Age: Green Lantern #1 (2000)
- Superboy Annual #4 (1997)
- Superman #90–91, 185 (1994–2002)
- Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #2, 4–5 (1985)
- Wonder Woman Annual #4 (1995)
Vertigo edit
- Astro City vol. 3 #1–11, 13–16, 18–21, 23–24, 26, 29–30, 32–34, 37–38, 41, 43, 45–46, 49–52 (2013–2018)
Wildstorm edit
- Astro City vol. 2 #16–22 (1999–2000)
- Astro City: A Visitor’s Guide #1 (2004)
- Astro City: Local Heroes #1–5 (2003–2004)
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book One #1–4 (2005)
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book Two #1–4 (2007)
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book Three #1–4 (2009)
- Astro City: The Dark Age Book Four #1–4 (2010)
- Astro City: Supersonic
- Astro City: Samaritan (2006)
- Astro City: Beautie #1 (2008)
- Astro City: Astra #1–2 (2009)
- Astro City: Silver Agent #1–2 (2010)
- Astro City/Arrowsmith #1 (2004)
- Astro City Special #1 (2004)
Eclipse Comics edit
- Somerset Holmes #5–6 (1984)
- Total Eclipse #1 (1988)
- Valkyrie! #1–3 (1988)
Image Comics edit
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City #1–6 (1995–1996)
- Kurt Busiek's Astro City vol. 2 #1/2, #1–15 (1996–1998)
Marvel Comics edit
- The Avengers vol. 3 #51 (2002)
- Battlestar Galactica #21 (1980)
- Captain America vol. 3 #29 (2000)
- Fantastic Four Roast #1 (1982)
- Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men #1 (1985)
- Hulk #23 (1980)
- Ka-Zar the Savage #1–15, 18–19 (1981–1982)
- Marvel Fanfare #30 (Moon Knight) (1987)
- Marvel Graphic Novel #5 (X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills) (1983)
- Marvel Treasury Edition #27 (Angel backup story) (1980)
- Moon Knight #33 (1983)
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #6, 8–9 (1983)
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #8 (1986)
- Power Pack #9–10, 13, 18–19, 21 (1985–1986)
- The Pulse #6–7 (2005)
- Punisher Movie Special #1 (1990)
- Strikeforce: Morituri #1–9, 11–15, 18–20 (1986–1988)
- Uncanny X-Men #144, 160, Annual #5 (1981–1982)
- Universe X: 4 (2000)
- Universe X: Iron Men #1 (2001)
- What If...? #34 (one page) (1982)
Now Comics edit
- Kato of the Green Hornet #1–2 (1991)
Pacific Comics edit
- Somerset Holmes #1–4 (1983–1984)
Slave Labor Graphics edit
- Spin World #1–4 (1997–1998)
References edit
- ^ Per the cover of Marvel Graphic Novel #5: X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills (1982)
- ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). . Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
- ^ a b Guerrero, Tony (July 1, 2008). "Comic Vine Interview with Brent Anderson". Comic Vine. from the original on December 30, 2013.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Brent (n.d.). "Bio". Brentandersonart.com. from the original on June 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Bails, Jerry (2006). "Anderson, Brent". Who's Who of American Comic Books 1928-1999. from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ Friedt, Stephan (July 2016). "Marvel at the Movies - The House of Ideas' Hollywood Adaptations of the 1970s and 1980s". Back Issue! (89). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 64.
The interior [art] was a group effort with over a dozen people credited with different aspects of the artwork (including layouts by Rich Buckler and Jimmy Janes, and finished pencils by Michael Nasser [Netzer], Brent Anderson, Joe Brozowski, Al Milgrom, and Bill Sienkiewicz).
- ^ a b c Brent Anderson at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ "Brent Anderson". Lambiek Comiclopedia. August 14, 2009. from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ Schweier, Philip (August 2016). "Somerset Holmes". Back Issue! (90). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 48–55.
- ^ Segura, Alex (September 16, 2010). "First Look: Green Lantern/Plastic Man: Weapons of Mass Deception". DC Comics. from the original on December 30, 2013.
- ^ Rogers, Vaneta (June 8, 2012). . Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 11, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
Written by [Dan] DiDio with art by Brent Anderson, The Phantom Stranger will spin out of the character's recent appearances in Justice League and DC's Free Comic Book Day story.
- ^ Ching, Albert (April 1, 2013). "Astro City Moves to Vertigo with New Series in June". Newsarama. from the original on June 26, 2013.
- ^ Truitt, Brian (June 3, 2013). "Busiek takes fans on another trip through Astro City". USA Today. from the original on August 11, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ Arrant, Chris (January 22, 2018). "Astro City Ongoing Ends in April, With Plans for OGN Future". Newsarama. from the original on August 11, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Kaplan, Rebecca O. (April 18, 2022). "ZOOP launches benefit anthology COMICS FOR UKRAINE: SUNFLOWER SEEDS". The Beat. from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ Brooke, David (April 18, 2022). "'Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds' to benefit Ukrainian refugees". AIPT. from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 20, 2022). "Comic Book Creators Team for Ukraine Relief Effort Anthology 'Sunflower Seed'". The Hollywood Reporter. from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
External links edit
- Official website
- at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Brent Anderson at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
- Brent Anderson at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators