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Ed McGuinness

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Edward McGuinness is an American comic book artist and penciller, who has worked 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 carries the stylized signature "EdEx". McGuinness frequent collaborator, writer Jeph Loeb, had characterized McGuinness' art style as incorporating elements of artists Jack Kirby and Arthur Adams.

Early life

McGuinness is a graduate of Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

Career

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"{{cite book|last1=Cowsill|first1= Alan|editor-last=Dolan|editor-first=Hannah |chapter= 2000s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=Dorling Kindersley |year=2010 |isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9 |page= 296 |quote = A nine-part saga that stretched over all the Superman titles, starting in Superman No. 160 with script by Jeph Loeb and art by Ed McGuinness.}} and "Our Worlds at War"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." crossovers. Subsequent jobs included Superman/Batman,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." 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsarama.com/tv/060929-PublicEnemies.html |title=Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Hits 9.29.09 |date=June 29, 2009 |publisher=Newsarama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702014049/http://www.newsarama.com/tv/060929-PublicEnemies.html |archive-date=July 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=March 18, 2012 }}

McGuinness and inker Dexter Vines have teamed up on Superman/Batman, JLA Classified, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, and Hulk vol. 2 (the last two series also being written by 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 No. 25. McGuinness's first ongoing story under his new Marvel Contract was a 12-page Ultimate back-up featuring the Hulk vs. Wolverine.

Beginning in 2008, McGuinness drew the first six issues of a new Hulk series, during which he and writer Jeph Loeb introduced Thunderbolt Ross' Red Hulk identity and Rick Jones' A-Bomb identity. McGuinness would sporadically draw 11 more issues of the series until issue No. 30 (April 2011). Loeb characterized McGuinness' art style thus: "He takes a little bit of Kirby, a taste of Arthur Adams, and then adds his own unique spin and it's awesome."George, Richard (November 27, 2007). [http://comics.ign.com/articles/838/838169p1.html "Jeph Loeb's Red Hulk Interview"]. IGN.

In 2013 he and writer Jason Aaron started the series Amazing X-Men vol. 2.{{cite web|author=DAVE RICHARDS|url=https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-nightcrawler-returns-in-aarons-amazing-x-men/ |title=SDCC: Nightcrawler Returns In Aaron's "Amazing X-Men" |date=July 22, 2013 |website=CBR.com |access-date=August 12, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813014905/https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-nightcrawler-returns-in-aarons-amazing-x-men/}}

He illustrated Spider-Man/Deadpool in 2016–2017 with writer Joe Kelly, The comic focuses on Deadpool and Spider-Man as they team up to face various threats.{{cite web|author=Dave Richards|url=https://www.cbr.com/kelly-mcguiness-unsheathe-razor-sharp-wits-in-spider-mandeadpool/ |title=Kelly & McGuiness Unsheathe Razor Sharp Wits in "Spider-Man/Deadpool" |date=July 28, 2015 |website=CBR.com |access-date=August 12, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813021806/https://www.cbr.com/kelly-mcguiness-unsheathe-razor-sharp-wits-in-spider-mandeadpool/}}

In 2018 Marvel Comics relaunched a new volume of Avengers, with McGuinness as artist.{{cite web|author=Adams, Tim|url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-avengers-pichelli-medina-marquez/ |title=Marvel Reveals Three More Artists Joining Ed McGuinness on Avengers |date=July 3, 2020 |website=CBR.com |access-date=August 5, 2020}}

In other media

Ed McGuinness' Hulk wallpaper is featured in the opening title sequence of the 2010 History Channel television series Stan Lee's Superhumans.McGuinness, Ed. [http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/details.php?image_id=28892 Hulk wallpaper] at Comics Art Community. Retrieved September 4, 2010[http://www.history.com/shows/stan-lees-superhumans/videos/playlists/full-episodes#stan-lees-superhumans-human-wolf Stan Lee's Superhumans]; History Channel; New episodes page. Retrieved September 4, 2010

DC Comics has released a number of action figures and statues based on 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,[http://www.urban-collector.com/batman-black-white-statue-edition-mcguinness-apr090306.html Batman Black & White Statue Ed McGuinness] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717171928/http://www.urban-collector.com/batman-black-white-statue-edition-mcguinness-apr090306.html |date=July 17, 2011 }}; Urban Collector. Retrieved September 4, 2010[http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/catalog/Batman_Black_and_White_Statue_by_Ed_McGuinness-p-5934.html Batman Black and White Statue by Ed McGuinness]; Alter Ego Comics. Retrieved September 4, 2010 and a Hawkman action figure from the same storyline.[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RHCULC Superman Batman Series 3 Hawkman Figure – Ed McGuinness DC Direct Public Enemies]; Amazon.com. Retrieved September 4, 2010 Other action figures have been released based on his artwork from the subsequent "Vengeance" storyline, including Bizarro,[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PKFB1I Superman/ Batman Series 4: With a Vengeance Bizarro Action Figure]; Amazon.com. Retrieved September 4, 2010 Power Girl,[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U0D4HG Superman/ Batman Series 5: Vengeance 2: Power Girl Action Figure]; Amazon.com. Retrieved September 4, 2010 Joker, and Mister Mxyzptlk.[http://www.actionfigureperfect.com/SUP-165993011-B001RHIQ9W-Superman_Batman_Series_5_Joker_and_Mr_Mxyzpltk_Figure_2_Pack_Ed_McGuinness_DC_Direct_With_A_Vengeance_2.html Superman Batman Series 5 Joker and Mr. Mxyzpltk Figure 2 Pack – Ed McGuinness DC Direct With A Vengeance 2]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}; Action Figure Perfect. Retrieved September 4, 2010 DC has also released Justice League of America figures based on McGuinness' artwork, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash.[http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4184307&CAWELAID=512439264 Justice League of America Action Figure] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315164048/http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4184307&CAWELAID=512439264 |date=March 15, 2012 }}; Toys R Us; March 27, 1981. Retrieved September 4, 2010

Personal life

McGuinness lives in Maine with his wife and four children.[http://www.dccomics.com/talent/ed-mcguinness "Ed McGuinness"]. DC Comics. Retrieved July 25, 2013.

Bibliography

= Interior work =

==Harris Comics==

  • Vampirella Strikes #1-2 (1995)
  • Vengeance of Vampirella #21, 23-24 (1995–1996)

==Awesome Comics==

==Arcana Studio==

  • Hero House #1-4 (2013)

==Boom! Studios==

  • WWE #2 (2017)

==DC Comics==

==Marvel Comics==

==Wildstorm==

=Cover work=

References

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  • [http://comicbookimagesgallery.com/tags/Ed%20McGuinness Ed McGuinness Cover Gallery]

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