Chuck Dixon

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Not to be confused with Buzz Dixon.

Chuck Dixon
Robin
AwardsInkpot Award 2014

Charles Dixon (born April 14, 1954)

Robin
in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Early life

Dixon was born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Upper Darby, reading comics of all genres. He is a graduate of Upper Darby High School (1972).[2]

Career

1980s

Chuck Dixon's earliest comics work was writing Evangeline for Comico Comics in 1984 and then for First Comics. Editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' Savage Sword of Conan. Writing under the name "Charles Dixon", he would eventually take over the lead feature of Conan on a semi-regular basis. He contributed stories to the Hama edited re-boot of Savage Tales highlighted by a number of western stories illustrated by John Severin.[3]

In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy which was edited by Timothy Truman followed by Cat Yronwode for the bulk of its 50 issue run.[4] Continuing to write for both Marvel and Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint,[5] under editor Archie Goodwin.[6] He produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989 for editor Potts.[7]

1990s (Punisher and Batman)

The

Stephanie Brown in Detective Comics #647 (August 1992).[18] Much of his later run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.[19]

He was DC's most prolific Batman writer in the 1990s. In addition to writing

Birds of Prey.[20]

While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover, he launched

intercompany crossover with Doug Moench and Alan Grant.[22] Dixon and Tom Grummett crafted a Secret Six one-shot (Dec. 1997) as part of the Tangent Comics imprint.[23]

2000s

CrossGen

In March 2002, Dixon turned his attention to

Sojourn (May 2004). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.[26]

Other publishers

In mid-2004, Dixon wrote a number of issues and series' for smaller publishers

Simpsons Comics for Bongo Comics, for whom he has worked quite regularly from September 1998 to the present, and a couple of projects with Image Comics. In May 2006, Dixon contributed to IDW Publishing's Free Comic Book Day Transformers
giveaway, leading to him writing the Transformers: Evolutions miniseries.

Return to DC

In July 2004, Dixon began his return to the

Grifter/Midnighter from May 2007.[32]

In January 2007, he wrote the Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood mini-series featuring

Batman and the Outsiders, a project he was signed to at the last minute, after original writer Tony Bedard dropped out due to being occupied with Final Crisis-related work.[34] On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."[35] He nonetheless did occasional work for DC after this, including 2017's Bane: Conquest limited series,[36][37] and a special issue for Robin's 80th anniversary.[38]

After DC

It was announced in August 2008 that he would write Dynamite Entertainment's series The Man with No Name based on the Western character.[39] He wrote a G.I. Joe series for IDW Publishing.[40] In March 2009 Moonstone Books published a new Airboy one-shot written by Dixon entitled Airboy 1942: The Best of Enemies. In 2011, Dixon says he was offered a chance to do a rewrite on The Expendables 2 screenplay by Sylvester Stallone, but declined.[41]

2010s

In the late 2010s, he went to work for Vox Day's Arkhaven Comics, writing for their Alt-Hero Universe on titles such as Alt-Hero: Q and Chuck Dixon's Avalon.[citation needed]

In 2017 and 2018, Dixon wrote Zenescope's Van Helsing vs. The Werewolf and Robyn Hood: The Curse.[42][43]

2020s

In 2021, he started the Levon Cade series from Rough Edges Press. At present, there are almost a dozen novels in the series. In 2023, it was announced that he would write the first issue of Alphacore from Rippaverse Comics, with Joe Bennett as the artist. He's also reviving Lawdog.

Awards

Chuck Dixon received an Inkpot Award in 2014.[44]

Bibliography

Across the Pond Studios

  • Iron Ghost #1–6 (2007)

Antarctic Press

Arkhaven Comics

  • Alt*Hero: Q #1–2
  • Chuck Dixon's Avalon #1–6

Bongo Comics

  • Simpsons Comics
     #42, 50, 65, 77, 92, 96, 99, 108, 115–116, 125, 131–133, 137, 140, 142–145, 147, 151, 153, 158–159, 164, 169, 173, 176–177, 181, 192, 195, 199, 205 (1999–2013)
  • Simpsons Comics Presents Bart Simpson #8, 25, 34, 41 (2002–2008)
  • The Simpsons Winter Wingding #2, 4 (2007–2009)
  • Treehouse of Horror #4 (1998)

CrossGen Comics

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics

  • Action Comics #771 (2000)
  • Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)
  • Bane: Conquest #1–12 (2017–2018)
  • Batgirl #12, 20, 30–32 (2001–2002)
  • Batgirl: Year One #1–9 (2003)
  • Batman #467–469, 560–562, 571, Annual #23 (1991–1999)
  • Batman and The Outsiders vol. 2, #1–10 (2007–2008)
  • Batman:
    Bane of the Demon
     #1–4 (1998)
  • Batman Black and White #2 (1996)
  • The Batman Chronicles #1–4, 9, 11–12 (1995–2000)
  • Batman 80-Page Giant #1, 3 (1998–2000)
  • Batman: GCPD
     #1–4 (1996)
  • Batman: Gordon's Law #1–4 (1996–1997)
  • Batman: Gotham Adventures #29 (2000)
  • Batman: Gotham City Secret Files #1 (2000)
  • Batman: Gotham Knights #19 (2001)
  • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #55–57, 62, 124, 142–145, Annual #5 (1993–2001)
  • Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • Batman Secret Files #1 (1997)
  • Batman-Spawn: War Devil
     #1 (1994)
  • Batman: The Ankh #1–2 (2001)
  • Batman: The Chalice #1 (1999)
  • Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special #1 (1993)
  • Batman Villains Secret Files #1 (1998)
  • Batman/Wildcat #1–3 (1997)
  • Birds of Prey
     #1–46 (1999–2002)
  • Booster Gold vol. 2, #11–12 (2008)
  • Catwoman vol. 2, #12, 15–21, 25, 27–37(1994–1996)
  • Catwoman/Wildcat #1–4 (1998)
  • Claw the Unconquered vol. 2 #1–3, 5–6 (2006–2007)
  • Conjurors #1–3 (1999)
  • Connor Hawke
    : Dragon's Blood     #1–6 (2007)
  • DCU Holiday Bash #2–3 (1998–1999)
  • DCU Villains Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • Detective Comics #0, 644–729, 738, 1,000,000, Annual #6–10 (1992–1999)
  • Green Arrow vol. 2, #83, 93–137, 1,000,000, Annual #7 (1994–1998)
  • Guy Gardner
     #11–16 (1993–1994)
  • Huntress vol. 2 #1–4 (1994)
  • The Joker: Last Laugh
     #1–6, Secret Files #1 (2001–2002)
  • Justice Riders #1 (1997)
  • Man-Bat vol. 2, #1–3 (1996)
  • Nightwing vol. 2, #1–70, 101–106, 1,000,000, 1/2 (1996–2005)
  • Nightwing 80-Page Giant #1 (2000)
  • Nightwing Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • Richard Dragon #1–12 (2004–2005)
  • Robin #1–5 (1991)
  • Robin
     vol. 2, #1–100, 170–174, 1,000,000, Annual #2–6 (1993–2008)
  • Robin II #1–4 (1991)
  • Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #1–6 (1992–1993)
  • Robin: Year One #1–4 (2000–2001)
  • Rush City #1–6 (2006–2007)
  • Secret Origins 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)
  • Superboy/Robin: World's Finest Three #1–2 (1996)
  • Superman: The Odyssey #1 (1999)
  • Tangent Comics/Secret Six #1 (1997)

DC Comics/Dark Horse Comics

Wildstorm Productions

Devil's Due

  • G.I. Joe: Reloaded #10–14 (2004–2005)

Eclipse Comics

  • Airboy #1–50 (1986–1989)
  • Airboy Meets the Prowler #1 (1987)
  • Airboy versus the Airmaidens #1 (1988)
  • The Airfighters Meet Sgt. Strike Special #1 (1988)
  • Airmaidens Special #1 (1987)
  • Alien Encounters #11, 13–14 (1987)
  • The Black Terror #1–3 (1989–1990)
  • The Hobbit #1–3 (1989–1990)
  • Radio Boy #1 (1987)
  • Skywolf #1–3 (1988)
  • Strike! #1–6 (1987–1988)
  • Swords of Texas #1–4 (1987–1988)
  • Tales of Terror #5–13 (1986–1987)
  • Valkyrie #1–3 (1987)
  • Valkyrie vol. 2 #1–3 (1988)
  • Winterworld #1–3 (1987–1988)

Fanatic Comics

  • Ravage: Kill all men! #1 (2020-present), writer (with Benjamin L. Henderson)

First Comics

IDW Publishing

  • G. I. Joe #0, 1–27 (2008–2011)
  • G. I. Joe vol. 2 #1–5 (2011)
  • G. I. Joe Season 2 #6–21 (2011–2013)
  • G.I. Joe: Origins #6–7, 16–18 (2009–2010)
  • G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes #1–7 (2011)
  • G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1–14 (2013–2014)
  • Snake Eyes #8–12 (2011–2012)
  • Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow #13–21 (2012–2013)
  • Winterworld #0–7 (2014–2015)
  • Winterworld-Frozen Fleet #1–3 (2015)

Marvel Comics

Epic Comics

  • Alien Legion vol. 2 #1–18 (1987–1990)
  • Alien Legion: Binary Deep #1 (1993)
  • Alien Legion: Jugger Grimrod #1 (1992)
  • Alien Legion: On the Edge #1–3 (1990–1991)
  • Alien Legion: One Planet at a Time #1–3 (1993)
  • Car Warriors #1–4 (1991)
  • Lawdog
     #1–7 (1993)

Marvel Comics/DC Comics

Moonstone Books

  • Airboy 1942: Best of Enemies #1 (2009)
  • The Phantom #9–10, Annual #1 (2006–2007)

Regnery Publishing

  • Clinton Cash: A Graphic Novel (2016)

Rippaverse Comics

  • Alphacore #1 (2023)

Semic Press

Swedish publisher

  • Chuck Riley (published in the Agent X9 comic book in 1990-92)
  • The Vanishers (published in the Fantomen comic book in 1992)

Tor Books

Zenescope Entertainment

  • Van Helsing vs The Werewolf #1–6 (2017)
  • Robyn Hood: The Curse #1–6 (2018)
  • Van Helsing: Sword of Heaven #1-6 (2019)
  • Robyn Hood: Justice #1-6 (2020)

References

  1. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  2. ^ Maida, Jerome (November 13, 2017). "Chuck Dixon is now the most prolific comic book writer of all time". PhillyVoice. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Bowers, Chad (March 18, 2013). "G.I. JOEversity: Chuck Dixon Looks Back; Looks Forward to G.I. Joe: Special Missions [Interview]". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Dueben, Alex (February 24, 2014). "Chuck Dixon & Tim Truman Book A Return Flight with "Airboy"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. ^ Keily, Karl (July 1, 2014). "Dixon on "Alien Legion: Uncivil War," Politics in Superhero Comics". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Ritter, Jeff (June 18, 2014). "Carl Potts on Alien Legion: Uncivil War". Critical Blast. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  7. ^ Buxton, Marc (August 25, 2019). "Moon Knight: The History of Marvel's Next TV Star". Den of Geek. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  8. ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9. When writer Chuck Dixon, artist Tom Lyle, and cover artist Brian Bolland presented the premier issue of the first Robin miniseries, the title was an instant hit, spawning two sequel miniseries and an ongoing series. {{cite book}}: |first2= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  9. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 261: "[Robin] embarked on a solo career, with the help of writer Chuck Dixon and artist Tom Grummett."
  10. ISBN 978-1465424563. Chuck Dixon became the new writer on Detective Comics, starting with this issue with the help of the pencils of Tom Lyle and the inks of Scott Hanna. {{cite book}}: |first2= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  11. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 259: "'Knightfall' was a nineteen-part crossover event that passed through the pages of...Detective Comics, written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, Jim Balent, and Graham Nolan."
  12. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 265
  13. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 200: Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special #1 "[Bane's] harrowing origin story was detailed in this special 64-page one-shot by writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan."
  14. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 272: "In the latest crossover to shake up Batman's universe, a manufactured virus nicknamed 'the Clench' was unleashed on the public of Gotham City...by writers Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Denny O'Neil, and Doug Moench."
  15. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 274
  16. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 283: "The seventeen-part 'Cataclysm' storyline showed a Gotham City devastated by an earthquake. It was written by Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, [and others]."
  17. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 195
  18. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 196
  19. ^ Ching, Albert (February 15, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: Dixon & Nolan Return to Bane for New DC Series". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  20. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 286: "Oracle and Black Canary were finally rewarded with their own ongoing series by scripter Chuck Dixon and penciller Greg Land."
  21. ^ Chuck Dixon at the Grand Comics Database
  22. ^ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 267: "Fans were also treated to a companion special entitled Batman-Spawn...by writers Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and Alan Grant, and artist Klaus Janson."
  23. ^ 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."
  24. ^ Cowsill, Alan "2000s" in Dolan, p. 309: "Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon came together to pen the story of Barbara Gordon's first year as Batgirl."
  25. ^ "CrossGen's plans for Wizard World East". Comic Book Resources. May 28, 2003. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  26. ^ Arrant, Chris (December 22, 2011). "Comics' Most Notorious No-Shows, Part 1". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  27. ^ G., Lori (October 19, 2006). "Marz, Dixon, Bedard, Nieves & Bullock talk The Phantom Annual". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
  28. ^ Burks, Robin (October 16, 2017). "Arrow: 15 Things You Didn't Know About Richard Dragon". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  29. ^ "DC Previews: "Claw The Unconquered," "Megatokyo" & "Sloth"". Comic Book Resources. March 21, 2006. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  30. ^ Weiland, Johan (June 14, 2006). "Wildstorm/Chuck Dixon do "Snakes On A Plane" Comic". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 11, 2009.
  31. ^ Cowsill "2000s" in Dolan, p. 327: "Chuck Dixon's script and Kevin J. West's pencils helped to create a suitably nightmarish start for Freddy's latest incarnation."
  32. ^ "DC Previews: "Grifter/Midnighter," "Y: The Last Man," "Teen Titans" And More". Comic Book Resources. December 20, 2006. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  33. ^ Wizard #177
  34. ^ Renaud, Jeffrey (November 13, 2007). "Dixon Shakes Up "Outsiders" Right Off the Bat". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  35. ^ Dixon, Chuck (June 10, 2008). "Dixonverse Message Board". Dixonverse. Archived from the original on July 3, 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  36. ^ Ching, Albert (February 15, 2017). "Exclusive: Dixon & Nolan Return to Bane for New DC Series". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan, two of the most prominent Batman creators of the 1990s, will return to their creation in DC Comics' upcoming 12-issue series Bane: Conquest, scheduled to debut in May [2017].
  37. ^ Collins, Elle (February 16, 2017). "Chuck Dixon And Graham Nolan Return To A Villain They Created In Bane: Conquest". ComicsAlliance. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017. Bane is getting his own twelve-issue series, by two of his co-creators. Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan, who are writing and drawing Bane: Conquest.
  38. ^ "Robin Celebrates His Anniversary in the "Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular"". Multiversity Comics. December 13, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  39. ^ Brady, Matt (August 20, 2008). "Chuck Dixon to Write The Man With No Name". Newsarama. Archived from the original on February 19, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  40. ^ Jensen, Van (September 8, 2008). "Chuck Dixon Writes G.I. Joe for IDW". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  41. ^ "Q&A with Chuck Dixon". Dangapotamus.com. July 1, 2013. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013.
  42. ^ Bennett, Jason (May 11, 2017). "Writer Chuck Dixon Comes to Zenescope for VAN HELSING vs. THE WEREWOLF". PopCultHQ. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  43. ^ Winchester, Joshua (December 2, 2017). "[Interview] Writer Chuck Dixon of ROBYN HOOD: THE CURSE from Zenescope Entertainment". PopCultHQ. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  44. ^ "Inkpot Award". San Diego Comic-Con. 2016. Archived from the original on January 29, 2017.

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