- Ed McGuinness
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birthname = Edward McGuinness
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notable works = "Superman "
"Deadpool"
"Superman/Batman "
awards =Edward "Ed" McGuinness is an American
comic book artist andpenciller , best known for his work on "Superman ", "Deadpool" and "Superman/Batman ".McGuinness is also known as half of the art team of "EdEx" along with inker
Dexter Vines . The two men have teamed up on "Superman/Batman ", "JLA Classified ", "", and "The Hulk " vol. 4 (the last two series written by another frequent collaborator,Jeph Loeb ).McGuinness has also worked on titles such as "Wolverine 96", "
Fighting American " and "Mr. Majestic ".McGuinness first gained the notice of comic-book fans with his work on "Deadpool" and "
Vampirella ". His short run onWildstorm 's "Mr. Majestic" landed him a gig on the monthly "Superman" title withJeph Loeb , which led to the "Thundercats : Reclaiming Thundera"limited series , and arcs on "Superman/Batman".In May 2006, McGuinness signed an exclusive two-year contract with
Marvel Comics . His first printed Marvel piece was a cover for the Marvel limited series "Civil War", and featured the Mighty Thor in his original outfit. He also drew a variant cover for the monumental "Captain America " #25. McGuinness's first ongoing story was a 12-page "Ultimate" back-up featuring the Hulk vs. Wolverine. McGuinness and Loeb are now drawing/writing the new Hulk series, featuring the new "Red Hulk ." He will pencil the fourth volume of "The Ultimates " written by Jeph Loeb.Action Figures
To date,
DC Direct has released five lines ofaction figures based on McGuinness' art. The first line of "Superman/Batman" figures included Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel,Captain Atom ,Metallo , and a special-edition figure of Superman disguised as Captain Marvel. The second line was based on the first arc of "JLA Classified ", which McGuinness penciled. The "JLA Classified" line includedWonder Woman ,Aquaman , Flash, Green Lantern, andMartian Manhunter . A third line, also from "Superman/Batman", included Kingdom Come Superman,Hawkman ,Nightwing , Steel IV, andLex Luthor in his battlesuit. A fourth line, based on the comic's "Vengeance" story arc, featuresSuperwoman ,Batwoman , Batman Beyond,Kryptonite Batman (which glows in the dark),Bizarro , andBatzarro . Most recently, in February 2008, an additional series from "Vengeance" was released, includingComposite Superman ,Power Girl ,Supergirl , and a two-pack including The Joker andMister Mxyzptlk .Personal life
McGuinness is a graduate of
Stoughton High School inStoughton, Massachusetts . He now lives inMaine with his wife and four children.References
*comicbookdb|type=creator|id=387|title=Ed McGuinnes
External links
* [http://spacelandpark.com/index.cfm?spaceland=home.tags&t=Ed%20McGuinness Ed McGuinness Cover Gallery]
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