Hank Kanalz(/kəˈnælz/[1]) is an Americancomic book writerand editor. He was the Senior Vice President ofVertigoand Integrated Publishing atDC Comics,[2]and was formerly General Manager of theWildStormbrand for DC Comics. He also serves as Head of Publishing for Immortal Studios,[3]a content provider that specializes in comics and more in thewuxiagenre (martial arts, fantasy).[4]
| Hank Kanalz | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Editor |
Biography
editThrough the late 1980s and 1990s, Kanalz wrote various comics for publishers suchDC Comics,and especiallyMalibu Comics.He designed the "i" logo forImage Comics(one of the few intellectual properties of the company),[5]and contributed dialogue and lettering for the first issue of Image's first published comic,Rob Liefeld'sYoungblood.[6]
Prior to joiningWildStormin 2004,[7]he held the position of Director of Worldwide Theme Park Licensing forWarner Bros.[8]
He edited theWorld of Warcraftcomic book as well as co-editing theFringecomic withBen Abernathy.[9]As General Manager for WildStorm, he was responsible for the timely scheduled publication of books.[10]
Bibliography
edit- The Flash#19: "Blood Ties" (Bonus Bookwith pencils byBill Knappand inks byJerry Acerno,DC Comics,December 1988)
- YoungbloodVol. 1 #1 (with co-author and artistRob Liefeld,Image Comics,April 1992)
- BrigadeVol. 1 #1–2 (with co-authors, Rob Liefeld,Eric StephensonandRichard Horie,Image Comics, August–October 1992)
- Ex-Mutants#4–10 (with pencils byPaul Pelletierand inks byKen Branch,Malibu Comics,1993)
- Siren(with pencils byKevin J. Westand inks byBob Almond,4-issue mini-series,Malibu Comics,1995)
- Eliminator(with co-authorRoland Mannand pencils byMike Zeck,4-issue mini-series,Malibu Comics,1995)
- Ultraforce#7–10 (with co-authorChris Ulm,pencils bySteve ErwinandGeorge Pérezand inks byJohn Stangeland,Malibu Comics,1995)
- Green Lantern80-Page Giant#2: "Anything You Can Do..." (with pencils byKevin J West,DC Comics, June 1999)
Notes
edit- ^The Wizard Files: Hank Kanalz Interview
- ^"DC Promotes Bob Harras, Hank Kanalz".Newsarama.December 21, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 21,2015.
- ^"Immortal Studios".RetrievedApril 15,2020.
- ^"Former DC SVP Hank Kanalz has two new gigs".Comicsbeat.RetrievedOctober 11,2021.
- ^Larsen, Erik(November 15, 2011)."The 'Ask Erik' Thread".Image Comics. Archived fromthe originalon April 26, 2012.RetrievedDecember 18,2011.
- ^"Youngblood (1992) #1".Comic Book DB.RetrievedJanuary 21,2015.
- ^Hank Kanalz Joins WildStorm As VP-General Manager(press release),Comics Bulletin,March 2, 2004
- ^Hank Kanalz,at LinkedIn
- ^Dennis (April 8, 2008)."Fringe comic page".Fringetelevision.com.RetrievedJanuary 21,2015.
- ^Renaud, Jeffrey (October 15, 2009)."Kanalz Drives WildStorm Towards 2010".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedOctober 15,2009.
External links
edit- Hank Kanalzat theGrand Comics Database
- Hank Kanalzat the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
- Hank Kanalzat the Comic Book DB (archived fromthe original)
- Hank Kanalzat Comic Vine