Comic Book Artist and Writer. Best known for his lengthy career in the field of comics, he is noted for co-creating the anthropomorphic character Rocket Raccoon alongside writer Bill Mantlo. His early career with DC Comics saw work on publications such as the series, "The Legion of Super-Heroes." Giffen's illustrations for the series included work on the 1982 arc known as, "The Great Darkness Saga." The five issue run was noted by critics as the franchise's most significant story, propelling it to the top of comics sales in the early 1980's. The following year, Giffen co-created the now famous DC character "Lobo," an interstellar mercenary who featured in countless DC publications over the years. Subsequent works included 1987's "Justice League International," and 1989's "Justice League Europe." With an eclectic resume, Giffen was involved in a wide variety of publishing companies and media. Notable franchises which utilized his skills included "Drax the Destroyer," "Nick Fury's Howling Commandos," "Suicide Squad," "Green Arrow," "Captain Marvel," "Daredevil," and "Blue Beetle." In addition to his work as an illustrator and writer, Giffen also served as a screenwriter for episodes of animated television series. His storyboards were used on such programs as "The Real Ghostbusters," and Cartoon Network's "Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy." In 1991 he was honored for his contributions to the field of comics, when he bestowed the Inkpot Award.
Comic Book Artist and Writer. Best known for his lengthy career in the field of comics, he is noted for co-creating the anthropomorphic character Rocket Raccoon alongside writer Bill Mantlo. His early career with DC Comics saw work on publications such as the series, "The Legion of Super-Heroes." Giffen's illustrations for the series included work on the 1982 arc known as, "The Great Darkness Saga." The five issue run was noted by critics as the franchise's most significant story, propelling it to the top of comics sales in the early 1980's. The following year, Giffen co-created the now famous DC character "Lobo," an interstellar mercenary who featured in countless DC publications over the years. Subsequent works included 1987's "Justice League International," and 1989's "Justice League Europe." With an eclectic resume, Giffen was involved in a wide variety of publishing companies and media. Notable franchises which utilized his skills included "Drax the Destroyer," "Nick Fury's Howling Commandos," "Suicide Squad," "Green Arrow," "Captain Marvel," "Daredevil," and "Blue Beetle." In addition to his work as an illustrator and writer, Giffen also served as a screenwriter for episodes of animated television series. His storyboards were used on such programs as "The Real Ghostbusters," and Cartoon Network's "Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy." In 1991 he was honored for his contributions to the field of comics, when he bestowed the Inkpot Award.
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