Gary Scott Carlson is an American comic book writer, editor and publisher, known for his work on his creator-owned comics, such as the 1980s anthology Megaton and Big Bang Comics.[1] He has also worked on books for Image Comics, such as Vanguard, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Supreme, and on titles for DC Comics and Marvel Comics, such as Aquaman and Nova, respectively.
| Gary Carlson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gary Scott Carlson |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Editor, Publisher |
Notable works | Megaton anthology Big Bang Comics Vanguard Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Career
editGary S. Carlson self-published and created the black and white superhero anthology Megaton in the early 1980s, 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. Carlson co-created Vanguard with comic book artist Erik Larsen.[citation needed]
Carlson later wrote Vanguard, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Supreme for Image Comics. He also co-wrote Aquaman and Nova with Erik Larsen.[citation needed]
Carlson is the 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.[2][citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Simon, Joeseph (2020-04-08). "Gary Carlson, the Grandfather of Image, publisher of Megaton Comics and creator of Big Bang Comics!". Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ Big Bang Comics (CMJ New Music Monthly, December 1996, pp. 55)- Retrieved 2019-02-05
External links
edit- Big Bang Comics: The official site
- "Interviews: Gary Carlson". B-Independent.com. August 25, 1998.
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