| Andy Helfer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Helfer August 17, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Editor |
Notable works | The Big Book Of Deadman The Shadow |
| Awards | Eisner Award – Best Anthology 1995The Big Book of Urban Legends |
Andrew Helfer (born August 17, 1958)[1] is anAmericancomic book creator best known for his work as an editor and writer atDC Comics, where he founded theParadox Press imprint.
Andy Helfer joinedDC Comics in 1981 and assistedJoe Orlando in the special projects department.[2] He became editor of theJustice League of America title with issue #245 (December 1985) and oversaw the title's revamp intoJustice League International in 1987 byKeith Giffen,J. M. DeMatteis, andKevin Maguire.[3] Helfer editedThe Man of Steel limited series byJohn Byrne and the subsequent relaunch of the Superman titles.[3] As a writer, Helfer collaborated with artistJosé Luis García-López on aDeadman limited series in 1986[4] and with artistBill Sienkiewicz on an ongoing series forThe Shadow in the following year.[5] Following Sienkiewicz's departure fromThe Shadow,Kyle Baker became the artist on the series and he and Helfer also produced a two-issueJustice, Inc. series.[4] The Helfer-Baker run onThe Shadow was cancelled in 1989 allegedly due to objections byCondé Nast, the character's owner, to the tone of the series.[6] Helfer wrote for theSuperboy television series from 1988 to 1990.[7] As the editor ofParadox Press, Helfer oversaw the development ofMax Allan Collins' seriesRoad to Perdition andJohn Wagner'sA History of Violence, both of which became successful films. In 2006, Helfer collaborated with artistRandy DuBurke onMalcolm X: A Graphic Biography (2006)[8] which has been recommended as part of a "Suggested Core List of Graphic Novel Titles for High School Students".[9] He wrote thePresidential Material:John McCainone-shot biographical comic book forIDW Publishing in 2008.[10]
[T]he Helfer & company sequel which was abruptly cancelled on a cliffhanger as Condé Nast disliked the satirical tone Helfer had taken with his version.
| Preceded by | Justice League of America editor 1985–1987 | Succeeded by n/a |
| Preceded by | Action Comics editor 1987 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Julius Schwartz | Adventures of Superman editor 1987 | Succeeded by Mike Carlin |
| Preceded by n/a | Superman vol. 2 editor 1987 | Succeeded by Mike Carlin |
| Preceded by n/a | Justice League International editor 1987–1992 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by n/a | Justice League Europe editor 1989–1992 | Succeeded by Brian Augustyn |
| Preceded by | Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight editor 2000–2004 | Succeeded by |
