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| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller |
| Notable works | Superman Deadpool Superman/Batman |
Edward "Ed" McGuinness is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on books such as Superman, Superman/Batman, Deadpool, and Hulk. His pencil work is frequently inked by Dexter Vines, and as such, their cover work is known to carry the stylized signature "EdEx".
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Early life [link]
McGuinness is a graduate of Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts.[citation needed]
Career [link]
McGuinness first gained recognition in the comic book industry with his work on Deadpool and Vampirella. His short run on Wildstorm's Mr. Majestic resulted in work as the artist on the monthly Superman title with writer Jeph Loeb. His run on the title included the "Emperor Joker"[1] and "Our Worlds at War"[2] crossovers. Subsequent jobs included Superman/Batman,[3] and the 2003 Wildstorm Comics' miniseries, Thundercats: Reclaiming Thundera. The Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated film was adapted from Loeb and McGuinness' opening story arc on the Superman/Batman title.[4]
McGuinness and inker Dexter Vines have teamed up on Superman/Batman, JLA Classified, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, 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 and Fighting American.
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 Thor in his original outfit. He also drew a variant cover for the monumental Captain America #25. McGuinness's first ongoing story under his new Marvel Contract was a 12-page Ultimate back-up featuring the Hulk vs. Wolverine. McGuinness is currently the regular artist on Hulk, which features the new Red Hulk.
In other media [link]
Television [link]
Ed McGuinness' Hulk wallpaper[5] is featured in the opening title sequence of the 2010 History Channel television series, Stan Lee's Superhumans.[6]
Action figures [link]
DC Comics has released a number of action figures and statues based McGuinness' rendering of its characters. These include a black and white statue of Batman from the "Public Enemies" storyline that McGuinness illustrated while on Superman/Batman,[7][8] and a Hawkman action figure from the same storyline.[9] Other action figures have been released based on his artwork from the subsequent "Vengeance" storyline, including Bizarro,[10] Power Girl,[11] Joker and Mr. Mxyzpltk.[12] DC has also released Justice League of America figures based on McGuinness' artwork, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash.[13]
Personal life [link]
McGuinness lives in Maine with his wife and four children.[citation needed]
References [link]
- ^ Cowsill, Alan; Dolan, Hannah, ed. (2010). "2000s". DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. Dorling Kindersley. p. 296. ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9. "A nine-part saga that stretched over all the Superman titles, starting in Superman #160 with script by Jeph Loeb and art by Ed McGuinness."
- ^ Cowsill "2000s" in Dolan, p. 300: "The multipart story 'Our Worlds at War' dominated the Superman books for the August and September [2001] cover dates...The opening chapter, written by Jeph Loeb and drawn by Ed McGuinness, began with Superman investigating the missing Pluto."
- ^ Cowsill "2000s" in Dolan, p. 311: "Writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness created a tale befitting such A-list characters in 'Public Enemies', the six-part story that launched the new series."
- ^ "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Hits 9.29.09". Newsarama. June 29, 2009. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/66FWjmcsJ. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ^ McGuinness, Ed. Hulk wallpaper at Comics Art Community; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Stan Lee's Superhumans; History Channel; New episodes page; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Batman Black & White Statue Ed McGuinness; Urban Collector; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Batman Black and White Statue by Ed McGuinness; Alter Ego Comics; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Superman Batman Series 3 Hawkman Figure - Ed McGuinness DC Direct Public Enemies; Amazon.com; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Superman/ Batman Series 4: With a Vengeance Bizarro Action Figure; Amazon.com; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Superman/ Batman Series 5: Vengeance 2: Power Girl Action Figure; Amazon.com; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Superman Batman Series 5 Joker and Mr. Mxyzpltk Figure 2 Pack - Ed McGuinness DC Direct With A Vengeance 2; Action Figure Perfect; Accessed September 4, 2010
- ^ Justice League of America Action Figure; Toys R Us; March 27, 1981; Accessed September 4, 2010
External links [link]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Ed McGuinness |
- Ed McGuinness at the Comic Book DB
- Ed McGuinness Cover Gallery
