American comics artist (born 1958)
Kevin Nowlan (born 1958)[ 1] American comics artist who works as a penciler, inker, colorist, and letterer. He has been called "one of the few artists who can be called 'artists's artist'", a master of the various disciplines of comic production, from "design to draftsmanship to dramatics".[ 2]
Nowlan was born in 1958 in Nebraska.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Nowlan at the 2023Phoenix Fan Fusion . Nowlan first came to the industry's attention in the early 1980svia illustrations in the fan press, most notablyThe Comics Journal Amazing Heroes [ 1] [ 5]
Nowlan's first published work forMarvel Comics wasDoctor Strange [ 3] [ 6] DC Comics and other comics publishers. He contributed to theadult Penthouse Comix Batman: Sword of Azrael miniseries which introduced the characterAzrael .[ 7] Vertigo Jam #1 (Aug. 1993) which featured theSandman and was part of "The Kindly Ones " story arc.[ 8] Jack B. Quick with writerAlan Moore . This character appeared several times inTomorrow Stories America's Best Comics imprint.[ 6]
Although the majority of his work is as aninker , he has provided bothpencils andlettering for various comics. He is a noted cover illustrator. Nowlan contributed character designs toBatman: The Animated Series The Penguin , theMad Hatter , andMan-Bat .
Nowlan has described himself as a "finisher" rather than an inker, although only in specific reference to work "where you see too much of me", and has expressed an ambivalence towards this role, saying "it's not the right way to ink someone else's pencils".[ 5]
His style gives a strong emphasis towards both facial expression and posture, and in neither case is he constrained by the conventions of the comic-book hero, and his protagonists are often depicted with awkward expressions or body postures.[citation needed
Steve Gerber 's posthumous Man-Thing storyThe Screenplay of the Living Dead Man , with art by Nowlan, originally planned as a 1980s graphic novel before being left uncompleted by the artist,[ 9] The Infernal Man-Thing (Early Sept.-Oct. 2012).[ 10] Man-Thing #12 (Dec. 1974).[ 9]
Nowlan inked the 1990s variant cover penciled by Dan Jurgens forAction Comics #1000[ 11] [ 6]
Doctor Strange Marvel ):"Gather My Disciples Before Me!" (withRoger Stern , inks byTerry Austin and colors byBob Sharen , in vol. 2 #57, 1983) "The Coming Slaughter" (withJason Aaron , co-feature, in vol. 4 #1, 2015) "Mistress Miraculous" (with Jason Aaron, among other artists, co-feature, in vol. 4 #6, 2016) "The New Face of Magic" (with Jason Aaron andLeonardo Romero , in vol. 4 #11, 2016) "The Weird, the Weirder, and the Weirdest" (with Jason Aaron andChris Bachalo , in vol. 4 #20, 2017) "Past and Present" (withJohn Barber ,Juan Manuel Frigeri and colors byDan Brown , in vol. 4 #25, 2017) "The Lever" (withMark Waid and colors byJim Campbell , co-feature, in vol. 5 #10, 2019) Moon Knight Christie Scheele , Marvel):"Colloquy" (withSteven Grant , co-feature, in #29, 1983) "A Box of Music for Savage Studs" (withDoug Moench and inks by Terry Austin, in #31, 1983) "When the Music Stops..." (with Doug Moench and inks byCarl Potts , in #32, 1983) "Exploding Myths" (with Doug Moench and inks by Carl Potts,Bill Sienkiewicz ,Brent Anderson andJoe Chiodo , in #33, 1983) "Second Wind" (withTony Isabella , additional art byBob McLeod and inks by Carl Potts and Joe Chiodo, in #35, 1984) Dalgoda Jan Strnad and colors byKenneth Smith ,anthology ,Fantagraphics Books , 1985)The Outsiders AnnualMike W. Barr ,DC Comics , 1986)The New Mutants Chris Claremont and colors byGlynis Oliver , Marvel, 1987)Tales of the Green Lantern Corps AnnualRichard Bruning , co-feature, DC Comics, 1987)Plastic Man Phil Foglio andHilary Barta , DC Comics, 1988–1989)Secret Origins A1 Atomeka , 1990)Vertigo Jam Neil Gaiman and colors byDaniel Vozzo , anthologyone-shot ,Vertigo , 1993)The Big Book of Urban Legends Jan Harold Brunvand , anthology,Paradox Press , 1994)Penthouse Comix Penthouse ):Batman Black and White Aliens: Havoc Mark Schultz and colors byPamela Rambo , among other artists,Dark Horse , 1997)Gen13 John Arcudi and colors byLaura DePuy , co-feature, Wildstorm, 1998)Tomorrow Stories America's Best Comics ):"Smalltown Stardom" (withAlan Moore and colors separations byWildstorm FX , in #1, 1999) "The Unbearableness of Being Light" (with Alan Moore and color separations byBen Dimagmaliw , in #2, 1999) "Pet Theory" (with Alan Moore and color separations by Alex Bleyaert, in #3, 1999) "A Brief Geography of Time"" (with Alan Moore and colors by Wildstorm FX, in #4, 2000) "Jack B. Quick's Amazing World of Science!" (with Alan Moore, inABC Special one-shot, 2001) "Why the Long Face?" (with Alan Moore, in #10, 2001) "The Facts of Life!" (with Alan Moore, in #12, 2002) "Jack B. Quick" (withPeter Hogan and colors byMichelle Madsen , inABC: A to Z #1, co-feature, 2005) "I, Robert" (with Alan Moore and colors by Michelle Madsen, inTomorrow Stories Special #1, co-feature, 2006) Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame 9-11 Volume 1graphic novel , Dark Horse, 2002)52 The Goon: Noir X-Men: First Class Special Jeff Parker , co-feature, Marvel, 2007)Hellboy: Buster Oakley Gets His Wish Mike Mignola , one-shot, Dark Horse, 2011)The Infernal Man-Thing Steve Gerber , Marvel, 2012)The Graveyard Book P. Craig Russell and colors byLovern Kindzierski , graphic novels,HarperCollins ):"1: How Nobody Came to the Graveyard" (inVolume 1 , 2013) "8: Leavings and Partings" (with additional inks byGalen Showman , inVolume 2 , 2014) Lobster Johnson Satan Smells a Rat (2013)A Chain Forged in Life (two pages of framing sequence, 2015)Abe Sapien Scott Allie , Dark Horse, 2015)Giant-Size X-Men Tribute Len Wein andDave Cockrum , among other artists, one-shot, Marvel, 2020)Legion of Super-Heroes Brian Michael Bendis , among other artists, DC Comics, 2020)The Comics Journal Fantagraphics , 1981–1985)Amazing Heroes The New Defenders Marvel , 1984–1986)The Incredible Hulk Solomon Kane Doctor Strange Teen Titans Spotlight DC Comics , 1987)Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes Adventures of the Outsiders Alpha Flight Annual #2 (Marvel, 1987)Centurions: Power Xtreme Strange Tales Secret Origins Phantasy Against Hunger Tiger Comics , 1987)Omicron Pyramid Productions , 1987)The New Mutants Batman Solo Avengers Doctor Zero Epic , 1988)Powerline St. George Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Action Comics Weekly Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine Armor Continuity , 1991–1992)Magnus Robot Fighter Valiant , 1992)Showcase '94 The Man of Steel Gallery ID4: Independence Day DV8 Wildstorm , 1996)X-Men: Lost Tales Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Legends of the DC Universe #10–11, 39 (DC Comics, 1998–2001)Superman: Save the Planet Superman 80-Page Giant Merv Pumpkinhead, Agent of D.R.E.A.M. Vertigo , 2000)Deadpool Hulk Smash Marvel Knights , 2001)Just a Pilgrim Black Bull , 2001)The Resistance DC First Action Comics Adventures of Superman The Legion Hawkman The Outsiders Shaolin Cowboy Burlyman , 2006)Red Sonja Dynamite , 2007)Metamorpho: Year One Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special B.P.R.D. The War That Time Forgot The Spirit Superman Flashpoint: The Outsider Before Watchmen :Nite Owl Back Issue! TwoMorrows , 2013)Dream Thief #3 (Dark Horse, 2013)Superman Unchained Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman vs. Bane All-New X-Men Amazing X-Men The Amazing Spider-Man Miracleman A+X Action Comics Savage Wolverine Comic Book Creator Sinestro: Futures End New Avengers Batgirl Superman All-New Captain America Secret Wars Green Arrow Spike Brandt ) (DC Comics, 2016)Doctor Strange Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Anakin Karnak Legends of Tomorrow Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme Occupy Avengers Star Wars Batman/The Shadow Moon Knight Frank Martin, Jr. ) (Marvel, 2018)Doctor Strange The Unexpected Bitter Root Image , 2019)Black Widow Green Arrow Star Wars: Doctor Aphra The Goon Albatross Exploding Funny Books , 2019)War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery Batman and the Outsiders Chrononauts: Futureshock Tarot Metal Men Justice League Dark The Batman's Grave Wolverine The New Defenders Marvel ):Doctor Strange Bret Blevins , Marvel, 1985)The Incredible Hulk The Official Marvel Index to the Fantastic Four Sandy Plunkett , Marvel, 1986)Alpha Flight Kickers, Inc. New Universe ):The Avengers AnnualJackson Guice , co-feature, Marvel, 1987)The Punisher Strikeforce: Morituri Strange Tales Dan Lawlis , co-feature, Marvel, 1988)Cloak and Dagger :Predator and Prey Larry Stroman ,graphic novel , Marvel, 1988)The Transformers Bob Budiansky , Marvel, 1988)Action Comics Weekly Carmine Infantino , co-feature,DC Comics , 1989)Secret Origins SpecialMike Hoffman , DC Comics, 1989)Omni Men Jim Reddington ,one-shot ,Blackthorne , 1989)TheZero Patrol #5 (cover only, onNeal Adams ,Continuity , 1989)Ms. Mystic Marc Spector: Moon Knight Sal Velluto , Marvel, 1989)Atomic Age Mike Okamoto ,Epic , 1990–1991)Uncanny X-Men Jim Lee , Marvel, 1991)Wonder Woman Armor Harbinger Valiant ):X-Factor The Batman Gallery Batman: Sword of Azrael Sleepwalker Holiday Special Solar, Man of the Atom Bloodshot Don Perlin , Valiant, 1993)Megalith Ernesto Infante , Continuity, 1993)Showcase '93 Andrew Kudelka ,anthology , DC Comics, 1993)SuperPatriot Dave Gibbons andKarl Story — onDave Johnson ,Image , 1993)Batman Aliens: Salvation Dark Horse , 1993)Stormwatch SpecialRichard Johnson , co-feature,Wildstorm , 1994)Penthouse Comix #5Russ Heath , anthology,Penthouse , 1995)Marvel Comics Presents Keith Giffen , Marvel, 1995)Ripclaw SpecialJordan Raskin ,Top Cow , 1995)Hulk 2099 Adam Kubert , Marvel, 1995)Superman vs. Aliens Dark Horse Insider Dan Jurgens , Dark Horse, 1995)Overstreet's Fan Gemstone Publishing , 1995)Advance Comics Orderbook Capital City Distribution , 1995)Superman vs. Aliens #1–3 (on Dan Jurgens (covers and interiors), Dark Horse/DC Comics, 1995)Superman vs. Aliens II: God War #1–4 (onJon Bogdanove (covers and interiors), Dark Horse/DC Comics, 2002)WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams John Nyberg — on Dave Johnson, Wildstorm, 1995)Man-Bat Flint Henry , DC Comics, 1996)Doctor StrangeFate José Luis García-López (cover and interiors), one-shot,Amalgam , 1996)Vampirella 25th Anniversary Special Michael Bair , anthology one-shot,Harris , 1996)Green Lantern Gallery Mart Nodell ,Gil Kane andDarryl Banks , one-shot, DC Comics, 1996)Detective Comics onGraham Nolan (covers only, #704 and 720, 1996 + 1998) on Dan Jurgens:Wraparound variant cover for #1000 (2019)"Generations: Fractured" (co-feature in #1027, 2020) DC Universe Holiday Bash Green Lantern Anarky Norm Breyfogle , DC Comics, 1997)Star Wars: Dark Force Rising Terry Dodson , Dark Horse, 1997)Night Force Gene Colan , DC Comics, 1997)Gen13 Bootleg Sean Shaw (cover and interiors), Wildstorm, 1998)Batman: Four of a Kind Dave Taylor ,tpb , DC Comics, 1998)Green Lantern: Secret Files & Origins cover only (#1, 1998) "The Star Sheriffs" (two-page story in #2, 1999) Legends of the DC Universe on Dave Taylor ("Fear of God" in #6, 1998) on Terry Dodson ("Folie a Deux" in #10–11, 1998) on Steve Ditko ("The Depths of Despair" in80-Page Giant Superman: Distant Fires Elseworlds , 1998)WildC.A.T.s/Aliens [ 15] Chris Sprouse (interiors), one-shot, Wildstorm/Dark Horse, 1998)Vertigo: Winter's Edge Phil Jimenez , anthology,Vertigo , 1999)Superman, Inc. Superman cover only (#150, 1999) one page of interiors ("The Last Superman Story" in #200, 2004) Fanboy Silver Age (covers only, one-shots, DC Comics):Green Lantern: Circle of Fire onRodolfo Damaggio (Green Lantern/Green Lantern andGreen Lantern/Adam Strange , 2000) on Darryl Banks (#2, 2000) Wildstorm Thunderbook Adam Hughes , anthology one-shot, Wildstorm, 2000)Batgirl AnnualMatt Haley , DC Comics, 2000)JLA Ty Templeton , among other artists, DC Comics, 2001)Deadman: Dead Again Superman: Blood of My Ancestors onJohn Buscema (cover and the first half of interiors) on Gil Kane (the second half of interiors) Tom Strong's Terrific Tales onAlan Weiss ("Young Tom Strong" in #8, 2003) onArthur Adams (additional inks for "Jonni Future" in #9–10, 2004) DC Comics Presents: Hawkman Batman Villains: Secret Files [ Note 1] The Jack Kirby Collector Jack Kirby ,TwoMorrows , 2005)Action Comics Justice League of America JLA: Classified Bat Lash Nick Cardy , tpb, DC Comics, 2007)Witchblade Reign in Hell Matthew Clark , DC Comics, 2008)B.P.R.D.: The Warning X-Men: First Class Giant-Size Special Jeff Parker (cover and framing sequence), Marvel, 2008)Batman Confidential Wednesday Comics House of Mystery AnnualThe Authority: Lost Year Jerry Ordway , Wildstorm, 2010)The Authority Wildcats Batman: Hidden Treasures Bernie Wrightson , one-shot, DC Comics, 2010)Batman: Odyssey Josh Adams — on Neal Adams, DC Comics, 2012)Sensation Comics DC Digital , 2015)Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Green Lantern Teen Titans Justice League: Darkseid War Special Marvel Legacy Dark Nights: Metal —Hawkman Found Bryan Hitch , one-shot, DC Comics, 2017)Action Comics #1000on José Luis García-López ("Actionland!" short story) on Dan Jurgens (1990s andWraparound variant covers) Invaders War of the Realms Rumble Ghost-Spider Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Marvel Comics The Batman's Grave The Incredible Hulk Marvel , 1984–1985)Moonshadow J. M. DeMatteis , drawn byJon J Muth andKent Williams ,Epic , 1985–1987)ROM Bill Mantlo , drawn bySteve Ditko , Marvel, 1986)Children of the Night Tide tpb ,Fantagraphics , 1986)Steelgrip Starkey Alan Weiss , Epic, 1986)Flesh and Bones anthology , Fantagraphics, 1986)Anything Goes! Vic and Blood: The Chronicles of a Boy and His Dog Mad Dog Graphics , 1987)Epic Graphic Novel: Mœbius 3 —The Airtight Garage John Workman ,Gaspar Saladino andPhil Felix , Epic, 1987)Six from Sirius The Punisher: Intruder Kingdom Gone graphic novels , Marvel, 1989–1990)Hellboy Mike Mignola ,Dark Horse , 1993–...)[ 16] Season of the Witch Image , 2005–2006)^ Per Bob Schreck commentary in the "Contents" page, this story was originally intended for publication inSecret Origins ^a b "Kevin Nowlan" .Lambiek Comiclopedia . May 15, 2009.Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. RetrievedJanuary 4, 2013 .^ Peterson, Scott (1996).Chiarello, Mark (ed.).Batman: Black & White, Vol. 1 . DC Comics.ISBN 978-1401215897 ^a b Solinas, Antonio (2006)."The thin black line: a Kevin Nowlan interview" . De-code.net.Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. ^ Nolen-Weathington, Eric (2004).Modern Masters Volume Four: Kevin Nowlan . Raleigh, North Carolina:TwoMorrows Publishing .ISBN 978-1893905382 ^a b c Irving, Christopher (n.d.)."More Than Just an Inker: An Interview with Kevin Nowlan" . Richmondcomix.com. Archived fromthe original on January 8, 2008. ^a b c Kevin Nowlan at theGrand Comics Database ^ Manning, Matthew K. (2010). "1990s". In Dolan, Hannah (ed.).DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle . London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley . p. 255.ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9 Azrael, one of the most important characters of the modern Batman mythos, was dropped right under the noses of an unsuspecting reading populace in the debut issue ofBatman: Sword of Azrael by esteemed bat-scribe Denny O'Neil, talented young penciler Joe Quesada, and inker extraordinaire Kevin Nowlan. ^ Bender, Hy (1999).The Sandman Companion . New York, New York: DC Comics. p. 270.ISBN 978-1563894657 ^a b Arrant, Chris (September 21, 2011)."The Next Big-Wait Project Emerges: Man-Thing by Gerber and Nowlan" .Comic Book Resources .Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. RetrievedFebruary 14, 2013 . ^ Infernal Man-Thing Grand Comics Database ^ "DC Unveils Final Variant ForAction Comics #1000" .Previews .Diamond Comic Distributors . March 7, 2018.Archived from the original on August 9, 2018.^ Almond, Bob (November 2, 2011)."Inkwell Awards 2011 Winners" .Inkwell Awards .Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. ^ YouTube – Kevin Nowlan – Heroes Convention 2011 ^ "Inkpot Award" .San Diego Comic-Con . 2016.Archived from the original on January 29, 2017.^ Nowlan, Kevin (January 2, 2010)."Gil Kane'sWildC.A.T.S./Aliens cover" . Kevinnowlan.blogspot.com.Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. ^ Nowlan, Kevin (July 6, 2010)."Hellboy logo rough" . Kevinnowlan.blogspot.com.Archived from the original on October 13, 2016.
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