Matt Kindt

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Matt Kindt
Black and white photo of the author looking at the camera
Kindt in October 2020
Born1973 (age 50–51)
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Penciller, Inker, Colourist
Notable works
MIND MGMT, BRZRKR
http://www.mattkindt.com

Matt Kindt (born 1973) is an American

Valiant Entertainment superhero universe, and BRZRKR, the first issue of which is the highest-selling single comic issue of the 21st century.[1]

Early life

Kindt was born in 1973 in

Cheektowaga, New York and currently resides in Webster Groves, Missouri. He worked in the local mini-comics scene from a young age, self-publishing his own copyshop zines since 1990. In 1995 he obtained a degree in art from Webster University in St. Louis.[2]

Career

Kindt has stated that he creates comic books because he enjoys the "magical" effect created by the combination of words and pictures. His target audience for his books are his wife and daughter, who did not grow up enjoying comics as he did.[3]

In 2001,

Vertigo imprint. His ongoing series MIND MGMT, Pastaways, and Dept. H were released by Dark Horse Comics.[9][10]

He published 5-issue fantasy series Folklords, illustrated by Matt Smith, in 2020.[11]

In 2021, Kindt partnered with actor

Direct Market since 1991.[12]

Awards
Nominated for "Best Graphic Album of Original Work"
Harvey Award
, for Pistolwhip
Nominated for "Best New Talent" Harvey Award

Bibliography

Top Shelf Productions

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics/Vertigo

Valiant Entertainment

BOOM! Studios

  • Grass Kings (with artist Tyler Jenkins, 2017)
  • Black Badge (with artist Tyler Jenkins, 2018)
  • "Folklords" (with artist Matt Smith, 2020)
  • BRZRKR (with co-writer Keanu Reeves and artist Ron Garney, 2021)

Bad Idea

  • "Hero Trade: Hero for Sale", one-shot (with artist David Lapham, 2020) - ashcan released under the publishing pseudonym Buttoned Up Comics
  • ENIAC #1-4 (with artist Doug Braithwaite, 2021)
  • Whalesville x Rocks and Minerals, one-shot, (with artists Adam Pollina and Tony Millionaire, 2021)
  • Hero Trade: Passive/Aggressive - (with artist David Lapham, 2021)
  • Refuse x Last Resort, one-shot, (with artist Marguerite Sauvage, 2021)

Other publishers

Notes

  1. ^ Bradley, Drew (June 20, 2022). "Ghosts of Comics' Past: BOOM! Studios". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Clubb, Shawn (May 9, 2007). "The pen is mightier than the Marvel superhero". StlToday.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
  3. ^ Moffitt, Kelly (February 23, 2016). "Beyond superhero comics, St. Louis is host to many comic artists tackling diverse subjects". STL Public Radio Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Top 10 Everything 2001". Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  5. ^ Dueben, Alex (April 22, 2010). "Matt Kindt: Superspy". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  6. The Toronto Star
    . Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  7. ^ Bradley, Drew (April 17, 2013) "Minding MIND MGMT – Another chat with Matt Kindt," Multiversity Comics (Accessed May 30, 2013)
  8. ^ Goellner, Caleb (March 4, 2010). "Kindt Slow Down: Matt Kindt Discusses His Mighty Release Schedule". ComicsAlliance. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  9. ^ Manning, Shau (July 24, 2010). "CCI: Vertigo Panel". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  10. Wired.com
    . Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  11. ^ Odgers, Jodi (2019-11-13). "REVIEW: Folklords #1 Drops Readers Into a Fantasy World of Intrigue & Wonder". CBR. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  12. ^ Johnston, Rich (February 4, 2021). "Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR #1 Sells Over 615,000 Copies To Comic Stores". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  13. ^ 2002 Harvey Award Nominees and Winners at the Comic Book Awards Almanac
  14. ^ 2005 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards at the Comic Book Awards Almanac
  15. ^ 2007 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards at the Comic Book Awards Almanac

References

External links

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