FIVE THINGS NOT KNOW ABOUT CREATORS YOU MAY
OR IN SOME CASES MAY NOT KNOW THEY CREATE COMICS.
DENYS COWAN
One of the most prominent black creators in comics, with an incredible career that includes a long run with writer Denny O’Neil on The Question, Cowan most importantly co-founded MILESTONE COMICS. DC just announced during FanDome that Milestone will be returning in 2021 with Cowan at the helm.
BRIAN STELFREEZE
SANFORD GREENE
A comics artist for almost 15 years, Sanford’s biggest hit came with his mangainspired take on PowerMan and Iron Fist. His pages crackle with a unique energy. He’s currently working on Bitter Root for Image.
One of the most acclaimed artists in comics, Stelfreeze has been in the industry for almost 35 years. Iconic runs on Batman and most recently Black Panther have cemented him as an all-time great.
TA-NEHISI COATES DAVID F. WALKER
Sanford Greene’s writer on both Power Man and Iron Fist as well as Bitter Root. They form a fantastic team. David has worked for the big three comic publishers. Everyone should follow his BADAZZMOFO blog on davidfwalker.com/blog/
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Art Department Weekly • August 25, 2020
When he isn’t writing ground-breaking novels or guest editing Vanity Fair, Coates has pumped out amazing runs on Black Panther as well a great new take on Captain America and the Falcon. His comic work is bold, epic and significant in every way.
