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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Landry Walker is the co-creator (with artist ]) of a number of comic book series, and was a regular contributor to ''] Magazine'' during the last several years of its run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19031|title=Walker On "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade"|author=Kiel Phegley|date=4 December 2008|publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> He is known for his all-ages comics work, such as ''Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade'', '']'' and '']'' comic series.<ref>http://www.boom-kids.com/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?name=&series=&writer=428&artist= |
Landry Walker is the co-creator (with artist ]) of a number of comic book series, and was a regular contributor to ''] Magazine'' during the last several years of its run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19031|title=Walker On "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade"|author=Kiel Phegley|date=4 December 2008|publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> He is known for his all-ages comics work, such as ''Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade'', '']'' and '']'' comic series.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boom-kids.com/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?name=&series=&writer=428&artist= |title=KaBOOM! Studios - Home - What time is it? ADVENTURE TIME! |access-date=2010-08-08 |archive-date=2020-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822083417/http://www.kaboom-studios.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Walker is also a contributing writer for the gaming website ]. | ||
In 2012 Del Rey released an original ] graphic novel written by Walker with series creator ]. The book reached number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Graphic Novels.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-04-08/paperback-graphic-books/list.html|title=Paperback Graphic Books - Best Sellers - Books - April 8, 2012 - the New York Times|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref> More recently, Walker began a new comic series (again with longtime collaborator Eric Jones) for Image Comics called ]<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-03-07/Danger-Club-comic-book-series/53401768/1.</ref> about a brutal world of teenage superheroes. | In 2012 Del Rey released an original ] graphic novel written by Walker with series creator ]. The book reached number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Graphic Novels.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-04-08/paperback-graphic-books/list.html|title=Paperback Graphic Books - Best Sellers - Books - April 8, 2012 - the New York Times|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref> More recently, Walker began a new comic series (again with longtime collaborator Eric Jones) for Image Comics called ]<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-03-07/Danger-Club-comic-book-series/53401768/1 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308052103/https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-03-07/Danger-Club-comic-book-series/53401768/1 | archive-date=2012-03-08 | title='Danger Club' a 'visceral' world of teenage superheroes | access-date=2023-11-25}}.</ref> about a brutal world of teenage superheroes. | ||
He is the co-creator of the internationally broadcast cartoon series called Scary Larry, which is an adaptation of his comic series titled ]. | He is the co-creator of the internationally broadcast cartoon series called Scary Larry, which is an adaptation of his comic series titled ]. | ||
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*'']: The Incredibles: Truth and Consequences '' ], tpb, 2010 {{ISBN|1608866033}}) | *'']: The Incredibles: Truth and Consequences '' ], tpb, 2010 {{ISBN|1608866033}}) | ||
*''Batman: Joker's Asylum Vol. 2 ''(], tpb, 2011, {{ISBN|1401229808}}) 1848569955 | *''Batman: Joker's Asylum Vol. 2 ''(], tpb, 2011, {{ISBN|1401229808}}) 1848569955 | ||
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*''The Infinite Adventures of Supernova: Pepper Page Saves the Universe!'' (First Second, 2021, {{ISBN|9781250216922}}) | *''The Infinite Adventures of Supernova: Pepper Page Saves the Universe!'' (First Second, 2021, {{ISBN|9781250216922}}) | ||
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*''Star Wars: Nigh Noon on Jakku'' | *''Star Wars: Nigh Noon on Jakku'' | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* Official Twitter for Landry Walker | * | ||
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American comic book writerLandry Walker | |
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Born | Landry Q. Walker (1971-09-01) September 1, 1971 (age 53) |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Little Gloomy |
http://landrywalker.com/ |
Landry Q. Walker (born September 1, 1971), is an American comic book writer living in El Sobrante, California.
Biography
Landry Walker is the co-creator (with artist Eric Jones) of a number of comic book series, and was a regular contributor to Disney Adventures Magazine during the last several years of its run. He is known for his all-ages comics work, such as Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and The Incredibles comic series. Walker is also a contributing writer for the gaming website Elder-Geek.
In 2012 Del Rey released an original Odd Thomas graphic novel written by Walker with series creator Dean Koontz. The book reached number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Graphic Novels. More recently, Walker began a new comic series (again with longtime collaborator Eric Jones) for Image Comics called Danger Club about a brutal world of teenage superheroes.
He is the co-creator of the internationally broadcast cartoon series called Scary Larry, which is an adaptation of his comic series titled Little Gloomy.
Bibliography
Comics
Comics work includes:
- Filthy Habits #1-5 (1994–1996, Aeon Comics)
- X-Ray Comics #1-3 (1997–1998, Slave Labor Graphics):
- X-Ray Comics Volume 1: Filth (SLG Publishing, 2004, ISBN 0-943151-97-X)
- X-Ray Comics Volume 2: Swine (SLG Publishing, 2004, ISBN 1-59362-004-7)
- Comic Zone 4: Kid Gravity (Disney Press, 2005, ISBN 978-0-7868-3765-6)
- Little Gloomy #1-6 (1999–2001, Slave Labor Graphics, tpb, Little Gloomy: It was a Dark and Stormy Night, SLG Publishing, 2002, ISBN 0-943151-64-3)
- The Super Scary Monster Show featuring Little Gloomy #1-3 (2005–2006, Slave Labor Graphics, tpb, 2008, ISBN 1-59362-103-5)
- Tron: The Ghost in the Machine #1-6 (2006–2008, Slave Labor Graphics, tpb, 2009, ISBN 1-59362-102-7)
- Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade #1-6 (2008-2009 DC Comics, tpb, 2009, ISBN 1-4012-2506-3)
- The Incredibles: City of Incredibles (with co-author Mark Waid, Boom! Studios, tpb, 2010 ISBN 1608865037)
- The Incredibles: The Incredibles: Revenge From Below (with co-author Mark Waid, Boom! Studios, tpb, 2010 ISBN 1608865185)
- The Incredibles: The Incredibles: Secrets and Lies Boom! Studios, tpb, 2010 ISBN 1608865835)
- The Incredibles: The Incredibles: Truth and Consequences Boom! Studios, tpb, 2010 ISBN 1608866033)
- Batman: Joker's Asylum Vol. 2 (DC Comics, tpb, 2011, ISBN 1401229808) 1848569955
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Fearsome Fangs Strike Again (DC Comics, tpb, 2011, ISBN 1848569955)
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Emerald Knight (DC Comics, tpb, 2012,) ISBN 1401231438
- Odd Thomas: House of Odd (Del Rey Books, tpb, 2012,) ISBN 0345525450
- Danger Club Volume 1: Death (Image Comics, tpb, 2012 ISBN 1607066343
- Danger Club Volume 2: Rebirth (Image Comics, tpb, 2015 ISBN 163215367X
- A Clash of Kings Volume 1 (Batam, 2018 ISBN 9780440423249
- The Last Siege (Image Comics, tpb, 2019 ISBN 1534310517
- A Clash of Kings Volume 2 (Batam, 2019 ISBN 0440423252
- The Infinite Adventures of Supernova: Pepper Page Saves the Universe! (First Second, 2021, ISBN 9781250216922)
Short stories
Main article: Star Wars: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume I- Star Wars: Nigh Noon on Jakku
- Star Wars: The Face of Evil
- Star Wars: True Love
- Star Wars: All Creatures Great and Small
- Star Wars: A Recipe for Death
- Star Wars: The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku
Novels
- Project Terra book 1: Crash Course 2017 ISBN 0515157910
- Project Terra book 2: Bites Back 2018 ISBN 0515157945
References
- Kiel Phegley (4 December 2008). "Walker On "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade"". Comic Book Resources.
- "KaBOOM! Studios - Home - What time is it? ADVENTURE TIME!". Archived from the original on 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Paperback Graphic Books - Best Sellers - Books - April 8, 2012 - the New York Times". The New York Times.
- "'Danger Club' a 'visceral' world of teenage superheroes". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2023-11-25..
External links
- Official Twitter for Landry Walker
- Landry Walker at the Grand Comics Database
- Landry Walker at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Elder-Geek.com