Thomas Grummett (born 1959) is a Canadiancomic book artist andpenciller. He is best known for his work as penciller on titles such asThe New Titans,The Adventures of Superman,Superboy,Power Company,Robin,New Thunderbolts andHeroes.
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Born | Thomas Grummett 1959 (age 65–66) Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, Canada |
Area(s) | Penciller |
Notable works | Adventures of Superman The Death of Superman Superboy Robin |
Awards | Inkpot Award 2015 |
Career
editDC Comics
editTom Grummett began providing finished artwork overGeorge Pérez's layouts onTheNew Titans #58 (Sept. 1989).[1] He worked withMarv Wolfman and Pérez on the "A Lonely Place of Dying" storyline which introducedTim Drake as the newRobin.[2] Grummett remained onThe New Titans after Pérez's departure and helped Wolfman revitalize the title.[3] He began a long association with theSuperman franchise when he drewAction Comics #665 (May 1991)[1] and then helped writerLouise Simonson and artistJon Bogdanove launch a new title,Superman: The Man of Steel in July 1991.[4] Grummett drew part ofThe Adventures of Superman #480 (July 1991) and became the main artist on that series with the following issue[1] and then worked on the "Panic in the Sky" crossover in 1992.[5] During his run onThe Adventures of Superman, Grummett and writerJerry Ordway (along with editorMike Carlin,Dan Jurgens,Roger Stern and others) were the architects of "The Death of Superman" storyline, in which Superman died and was resurrected. It was during that storyline, that Grummett and writerKarl Kesel, created the newSuperboy inThe Adventures of Superman #500 (June 1993).[6] Grummett drew parts for DC Comics' other major event of the early 1990s, "Batman: Knightfall", contributing parts of "Knightquest" and "KnightsEnd". Grummett launched an ongoingRobin series in November 1993 with writerChuck Dixon[7] and aSuperboy series three months later with writer Karl Kesel.[8] In Summer 1995, writerRoger Stern and Grummett created a new quarterly series,Superman: The Man of Tomorrow.[9] He was one of the many artists who contributed to theSuperman: The Wedding Album one-shot in 1996 wherein the title character marriedLois Lane.[10] Other work for DC included collaborating with Chuck Dixon on aSecret Six one-shot (Dec. 1997) as part of theTangent Comics imprint[11] and co-creating thePower Company series with writerKurt Busiek in 2002.[12]
Gorilla Comics
editIn 2000, Grummett and his formerSuperboy collaborator Karl Kesel createdSection Zero as part of theGorilla Comics imprint atImage Comics. Gorilla Comics was intended to be a creator owned company financed by a comics related website, eHero.com.[13] The website proved to be a financial failure, leaving the creators to personally finance their own books. Along with the other Gorilla Comics creators, Kesel and Grummett attempted to continue the series they started, but these efforts proved to be unsuccessful.[14] In January 2012, Kesel announced that he and Grummett would be relaunchingSection Zero as a webcomic on the Mad Genius Comics website.[15][16] The previously published stories were posted on the site and new material was added as it was completed.[17] AKickstarter campaign in 2017 will allow Kesel and Grummett to finish the story.[18][19]
Marvel Comics
editAtMarvel Comics, he completed a run as penciller onThunderbolts, with writerFabian Nicieza and inkerGary Erskine in 2007[1] and in 2009 he co-created theX-Men Forever series withChris Claremont.[20][21]
Awards
editGrummett received anInkpot Award in 2015.[22]
Bibliography
editInterior comics art includes:
Aircel Publishing
edit- Shadowalker #1 (1988)
Archie Comics
edit- Archie 1955 #1–2 (2019)
Dark Horse Comics
edit- Ghost #3 (1995)
DC Comics
edit- 9-11 - The World's Finest Comic Book Writers & Artists Tell Stories to Remember Volume 2 (2002)
- Action Comics #665, 667, 727–737,Annual #3 (1991–1997)
- The Adventures of Superman #480–482, 484–506, 550–566 (1991–1999)
- Animal Man #9, 14 (1989)
- Aquaman vol. 6 #14 (2004)
- Astro City vol. 3 #17 (2015)
- Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat #1 (1996)
- Batman: Dark Knight Gallery #1 (1996)
- Convergence: Speedforce 1–2 (2015)
- Crisis on Infinite Earths Giant #1–2 (2019)
- DC Holiday Special 2017 oneshot (Deathstroke) (2017)
- The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 (2023)
- Earth-Prime: Superman & Lois #2 (2022)
- Guy Gardner: Warrior #44 (1996)
- Harley Quinn #50 (among others) (2018)
- Heroes Vol. 1–2 HC (2007–2009)
- Infinity-Man and theForever People #2, 5–6 (2014–2015)
- JLA #61 (2002)
- JLA-Z #2 (2003)
- Justice League vol. 2 #52 (2016)
- Justice League: Alien Justice #4 (promo) (2016)
- Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 4 #94 (1997)
- Legion of Super-Heroes /Bugs Bunny Special #1 (2017)
- Mysteries of Love in Space #1 (2019)
- The New Titans #58–59, 61–67, 71–79, 82–93, 97–100,Annual #5–6 (1989–1993)
- Nightwing /Magilla Gorilla Special #1 (2018)
- Power Company #1–18 (2002–2003)
- Robin vol. 4 #0–5, 7–10, 14-16 (1993–1995)
- Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (2020)
- Secret Origins vol. 2 #39, 44,Annual #3 (1989)
- Secret Six vol. 2 #1 (1997)
- Showcase '95 #11 (1995)
- Showcase '96 #8 (1996)
- Smallville #7 (2004)
- Superboy vol. 3 #0–8, 11–25, 30, 50–53, 57–79, 100, 1000000 (1994–1996, 1998–2000)
- Superboy/Robin: World's Finest Three #1–2 (1996)
- Superman vol. 2 #57, 133, 200 (1991–2004)
- Superman for the Animals #1 (promo) (2000)
- Superman Forever #1 (1998)
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1–6 (1995–1996)
- Superman Red/Superman Blue #1 (1997)
- Superman: The Wedding Album #1 (1996)
- Teen Titans vol. 3 #7–8, 13–15, 20 (2004–2005)
- Titans #50 (among others) (2001)
- Titans vol. 3Annual #2 (2018)
- Titans Giant #1 (2020)
- Titans Sell-Out Special #1 (1992)
- Who's Who In The DC Universe #1–5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16 (1990–1992)
- Wonder Woman vol. 2 #32 (1989)
- Worlds Collide #1 (1994)
DC Comics / Marvel Comics
edit- Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (1997)
Image Comics
edit- George Pérez's Crimson Plague #1 (Section Zero preview) (2000)
- Section Zero #1–3 (2000)
Marvel Comics
edit- AAFES Edition #14 (Avengers), #15 (Iron Man), #16 (Thor), #17 (Captain America) (promo) (2013–2014)
- Age of Ultron Vs. Marvel Zombies #2 (2015)
- The Age of the Sentry #2 (one page) (2008)
- The Amazing Spider-Man #400 (1995)
- The Amazing Spider-Man & Silk: The Spider(fly) Effect #2 (2016)
- Avengers Academy #24–26, 29–31, 34, 37–39 (2012–2013)
- Avengers: The Ultron Imperative #1 (among others) (2001)
- Avengers/Thunderbolts #3–6 (2004)
- Captain America Homecoming #1 (2014)
- Chaos War: Dead Avengers #1–3 (2011)
- Exiles #100 (2008)
- Fantastic Four #525–526, 645 (2005, 2015)
- Fantastic Four vol. 3 #50 (2002)
- Fantastic Four vol. 5Annual #1 (2014)
- Fear Itself: FF #1 (2011)
- Generation X #9–10, 12–13, 15–16 (1995–1996)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket's Powerful Plan #1 (promo) (2015)
- Incredible Hulks #635 (2011)
- Indestructible Hulk #18–19 (2014)
- Mystic Arcana Black Knight #1 (2007)
- New Exiles #1–4, 7–10, 13,Annual #1 (2008–2009)
- New Thunderbolts #1–8, 10–14, 17–18 (2005–2006)
- Open Space #1–2 (1989–1990)
- The Prox Transmissions OGN (among others) (2017)
- Silver Surfer vol. 3 #134–137 (1997–1998)
- Thor Annual 2001 #1 (2001)
- Thunderbolts #100–109 (2006–2007)
- Thunderbolts '97 #1 (1997)
- Thunderbolts Presents Zemo Born Better #1–4 (2007)
- Ultimate FF #1–2 (with Mario Guevara) (2014)
- Uncanny X-Men #322, 490,Annual '93 (1993, 1995, 2007)
- X-Men Forever #1–5, 11–15, 18, 24 (2009–2010)
- X-Men Forever 2 #1–3, 6 (2010)
Ocean Comics
edit- Popeye Special #2 (1989)
Panic Button Press
edit- Holiday Panic! oneshot (2020)
- Section Zero #0 (2018)
Star Rider Productions
edit- Star Rider and the Peace Machine #1–2 (1982)
Vanguard Graphics
edit- The Privateers #1–2 (1987)
References
edit- ^abcdTom Grummett at theGrand Comics Database
- ^Manning, Matthew K.; Dolan, Hannah (2010). "1980s".DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley. p. 241.ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9.
With the pencils of [George] Pérez, Jim Aparo, and Tom Grummett, [Marv] Wolfman concocted the five-issue 'A Lonely Place of Dying'...In it, Tim Drake...earned his place as the new Robin.
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 249: "Writer Marv Wolfman had revitalized the Titans franchise yet again, with the help of his new creative partner, artist Tom Grummett."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 250: "DC editorial saw the chance to give their hero a fourth ongoing monthly book,Superman: The Man of Steel was born, with the first issue written by Louise Simonson and with art by Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Bob McLeod, and Dan Jurgens."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 253: "In this seven-part adventure...writers Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, and Louise Simonson, with artists Brett Breeding, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, and Bob McLeod assembled many of DC's favorite characters to defend the world."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 259: "The issue also featured four teaser comics that introduced a group of contenders all vying for the Superman name...A cloned Superboy escaped captivity in a yarn by writer Karl Kesel and artist Tom Grummett."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 261: "[Robin] embarked on a solo career, with the help of writer Chuck Dixon and artist Tom Grummett."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 265: "Superboy set up camp in picturesque Hawaii in his new ongoing title written by Karl Kesel and with art by Tom Grummett."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 271: "Superman gained a new quarterly title to ensure his weekly appearance on comic book store racks in...Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1, by writer Roger Stern and penciller Tom Grummett."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 275: " The behind-the-scenes talent on the monumental issue appropriately spanned several generations of the Man of Tomorrow's career. Written by Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, David Michelinie, Louise Simonson, and Roger Stern, the one-shot featured the pencils of John Byrne, Gil Kane, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, Jon Bogdanove, Kieron Dwyer, Tom Grummett, Dick Giordano, Jim Mooney, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Al Plastino, Barry Kitson, Ron Frenz, and Dan Jurgens."
- ^Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 281: "The Secret Six found their own monthly one-shot title written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Tom Grummett."
- ^Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016).The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 236.ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
- ^Yarbrough, Beau (December 28, 2000)."State of the (Ape) Nation: How Healthy is Gorilla?".Comic Book Resources.Archived from the original on June 3, 2012. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^Dean, Michael (June 8, 2001)."The Case of the Disappearing Gorilla: The Banana Trust Explains How Not to Start a Comics Line".The Comics Journal #234. Seattle, Washington:Fantagraphics Books. Archived fromthe original on January 20, 2012. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^Parkin, JK (January 3, 2012)."Kesel and Grummett'sSection Zero returns as a webcomic".Comic Book Resources.Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^Kesel, Karl (January 2, 2012)."Back to ZERO!". MadGeniusComics.com. Archived fromthe original on March 7, 2012. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^Kesel, Karl; Grummett, Tom (2012)."Archive forSection Zero". MadGeniusComics.com. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^Staley, Brandon (May 3, 2017)."Kesel & Grummett's Section Zero Finds New Life in Kickstarter Campaign".Comic Book Resources.Archived from the original on May 4, 2017.
Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett'sSection Zero may get a second shot at life if a Kickstarter campaign gets the required funding.
- ^Kesel, Karl (2017)."Section Zero: Ultra-Cool Collector's Edition".Kickstarter.Archived from the original on August 11, 2017.
1,049 backers pledged $65,140 to help bring this project to life.
- ^Renaud, Jeffrey (February 7, 2009)."NYCC: Back to the Future with "X-Men Forever"".Comic Book Resources. RetrievedMarch 4, 2012.
- ^De Blieck Jr., Augie (April 23, 2013)."Making Comics 'Special' Again".Comic Book Resources. RetrievedApril 23, 2013.
- ^"Inkpot Award".San Diego Comic-Con. 2016.Archived from the original on January 29, 2017.
External links
edit- Tom Grummett at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
- Tom Grummett at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
Preceded by | The New Titans artist 1989–1993 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | The Adventures of Superman artist 1991–1993 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by n/a | Robin artist 1993–1995 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by n/a | Superboy artist 1994–1996 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Action Comics artist 1996–1997 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Manuel Garcia | Thunderbolts artist 2004–2007 | Succeeded by |