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Fred Van Lente

Fred Van Lente(born February 14, 1972, inTacoma,Washington) fromChagrin Falls, Ohio[1]is an American writer, primarily ofcomic booksandgraphic novels.

Fred Van Lente
Van Lente in 2007
Born(1972-02-14)February 14, 1972(age 52)
Tacoma,WA
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer
Notable works
Action Philosophers
Incredible Hercules
Marvel Zombies 3
Marvel Zombies 4
http://www.fredvanlente.com

Career

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Van Lente is the co-founder, along with artistRyan Dunlavey,ofEvil Twin Comics,which produces his and Dunlavey’s non-fiction comic books, the first and most famous of which isAction Philosophers.

Recent work includes becoming the ongoing co-author ofIncredible HerculeswithGreg Pak,[2]as well as writingMarvel Zombies 3[3][4][5][6][7]andMarvel Zombies 4.[8][9]withKev WalkerandX-Men NoirwithDennis Calero.[10][11]Upcoming work includes two one-shots as part ofMarvel Zombies Return.[12]He also wrote the first issue ofDeadpool Team-Up(number #899 as it was counting backwards from the #900 special).[13]

Van Lente created a newPower Man,Victor Alvarez,who first appeared in theShadowland:Power Manmini-series,[14][15]then in a newPower Man and Iron Fistseries, also by Van Lente.[16][17][18]

Van Lente andNew York Innovative Theatre Awards-winner Crystal Skillman co-authored and staged "King Kirby," a play based on the life of innovative comics creatorJack Kirby."King Kirby" was staged at Brooklyn's Brick Theater as part of its annual Comic Book Theater Festival. The play was aNew York TimesCritics' Pick selection and was funded by a widely publicized Kickstarter campaign.[19][20][21]

Van Lente has been called "one of the most idiosyncratic and insightful new voices in comics."[22]In 2014, he was nominated for aHarvey Awardin the category, Special Award for Humor in Comics.[23]

Bibliography

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Awards

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Van Lente's industry awards includeAction Philosophersreceiving aXeric Grantin 2004; it was also nominated for anIgnatz Awardin 2005 and 2006. TheAmerican Library AssociationnamedAction Philosophersa "Great Graphic Novel for Teens" in 2007. His "super crime" seriesThe Silencerswas named "Best Independent Super Hero Comic" byBroken Frontierin 2003.

Notes

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  1. ^Theater in the Now: Spotlight on...Fred Van LenteRetrieved 2018-05-20.
  2. ^GREEK WEEK Part IV- Pak & Van Lente on Herc's Past & Future,Comic Book Resources,March 20, 2008
  3. ^WWPhilly Fred Van Lente Takes a Bite of Marvel ZombiesArchived2008-10-02 at theWayback Machine,Wizard,May 31, 2008
  4. ^WW Philly: Fred Van Lente Writes "Marvel Zombies 3",Comic Book Resources,June 1, 2008
  5. ^WW PHILLY '08: Fred Van Lente on Marvel Zombies 3,Newsarama,June 1, 2008
  6. ^Van Lente talks Marvel Zombies 3,Comic Book Resources,September 5, 2008
  7. ^Zombies in Florida: Fred Van Lente on Marvel Zombies III,Newsarama,October 3, 2008
  8. ^Richards, Dave (March 20, 2009)."Fred Van Lente Talks Marvel Zombies 4".Comic Book Resources.Retrieved2009-04-11.
  9. ^Ekstrom, Steve (March 31, 2009)."Back for Four: Fred Van Lente on Marvel Zombies 4".Newsarama.Retrieved2009-04-11.
  10. ^Fear And Hatred: Van Lente & Calero on "X Men Noir",Comic Book Resources,September 9, 2008
  11. ^Fred Van Lente & Dennis Calero on X Men Noir,Newsarama,September 17, 2008
  12. ^Brownfield, Troy (June 22, 2009)."The Zombies – This Time, With Literate Roots".Newsarama.Retrieved2009-06-23.
  13. ^Richards, Dave (September 18, 2009)."Van Lente Talks" Deadpool Team-Up "".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedMay 26,2010.
  14. ^Richards, Dave (May 11, 2010)."Van Lente on" Shadowland: Power Man "".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedJune 5,2010.
  15. ^Rogers, Vaneta (May 11, 2010)."An All-New POWER MAN Bursts out of the Marvel's SHADOWLAND".Newsarama.RetrievedSeptember 25,2011.
  16. ^Richards, Dave (July 22, 2010)."CCI EXCLUSIVE: Van Lente's New" Power Man & Iron Fist "".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedSeptember 25,2011.
  17. ^Ching, Albert (July 23, 2010)."SDCC 2010: POWER MAN & IRON FIST: Reunited For The 1st Time".Newsarama.RetrievedSeptember 25,2011.
  18. ^Richards, Dave (December 15, 2010)."Van Lente Buddies Up With" Power Man & Iron Fist "".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedSeptember 25,2011.
  19. ^Webster, Andy (June 22, 2014)."The Amazing Adventures of Pencil Man".The New York Times.RetrievedNovember 27,2014.
  20. ^"Project of the Day: King Kirby".May 23, 2014.RetrievedNovember 27,2014.
  21. ^Skillman, Crystal; Lente, Fred Van (31 July 2014).King Kirby: A Play by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente.ISBN9781499288490.
  22. ^McGovern, Adam(April 4, 2007)."Watchdogreview ".comiccritique.com.
  23. ^Sims, Chris (July 16, 2014)."Harvey Awards Announces 2014 Nominees".Comics Alliance. Archived fromthe originalon October 6, 2014.RetrievedNovember 28,2014.

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