Matt Wagner

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Matt Wagner : biography

October 9, 1961 –

Matt Wagner (born October 9, 1961) is an American comic book writer and artist, known as the creator of the series Mage and Grendel.

Awards

  • 1988: Nominated for "Best Writer" Eisner Award, for Grendel
  • 1993:
    • Won "Best Finite Series/Limited Series" Eisner Award, for Grendel: War Child
    • Nominated for "Best Writer/Artist" Eisner Award, for Legends of the Dark Knight: "Faces"
    • Nominated for "Best Cover Artist" Eisner Award, for Legends of the Dark Knight: "Faces"
    • Nominated for "Best Inker" Eisner Award, for Grendel: War Child
  • 1995: Nominated for "Best Writer" Eisner Award, for Sandman Mystery Theatre
  • 1999:
    • Won "Best Anthology" Eisner Award, for Grendel: Black, White, and Red
    • Won "Best Short Story" Eisner Award, for "Devil’s Advocate" in Grendel: Black, White, and Red #1
    • Nominated for "Best Writer" Eisner Award, for Grendel: Black, White, and Red

Personal life

Wagner currently resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife Barbara Schutz (Diana Schutz’s sister) and their two children.

Career

Wagner’s first published comic book work was Comico Primer #2 (1982), which was the first appearance of Grendel.Eury, Michael. "Wagner and Schutz: Creator Relations". Back Issue, Volume 1, Number 2 (February 2004), p 29. In addition to his creator-owned series’ Mage and Grendel, he has also worked on comics featuring The Demon and Batman as well as such titles as Sandman Mystery Theatre and Trinity, a DC Comics limited series featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

His other projects include Madame Xanadu for Vertigo, with artist Amy Reeder Hadley.Renaud, Jeffrey (April 11, 2008). . Comic Book Resources.

He has also produced numerous comics covers, including painted ones for Green Arrow.

He is currently writing a Green Hornet spin-off (one of several) for Dynamite Entertainment.

Notes

Early life

Wagner was born in Pennsylvania.