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Adam Kubert

Adam Kubert(/ˈkjuːbərt/;born 1959)[1]is an Americancomics artistknown for his work for publishers such asMarvel ComicsandDC Comics,including work onAction Comics,Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine,The Incredible Hulk,Ultimate Fantastic Four,Ultimate X-Men,andWolverine.

Adam Kubert
Born1959[1]
Dover, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Penciller,Inker
Notable works
Action Comics
The Incredible Hulk
Ultimate X-Men
Uncanny X-Men
AwardsEisner Award,1992

Kubert was rated byWizardmagazine as one of the "Hot 10 Writers and Artists" in the industry in 2008.[2]He is the son ofJoe Kubertand brother ofAndy Kubert,both comic book artists as well, and the uncle of comics editorKatie Kubert.[3][4]Born inDover, New Jerseyhe is an instructor at theJoe Kubert Schoollocated there, which Joe Kubert founded, and at which he and Andy studied.[5]

Early life

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Adam Kubert was born in 1959,[1]the son of Muriel (née Fogelson) and Joe Kubert. His siblings include a sister, Lisa, and brothers David, Daniel, andAndrew.[6]Comics editor Katie Kubert is his niece.[3]He and his siblings grew up inDover, New Jersey.[5]He began his professional comics career at age 12 as aletterer.He attended theRochester Institute of Technologyand graduated with a degree inmedical illustration.He subsequently attended his father'sThe Kubert Schoolin Dover, New Jersey.[7][8]

Career

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Adam Kubert began his comics career as an occasional letterer for DC Comics in late 1977. His first credited work as a colorist came in 1982, in theDr. Fatebackup feature inThe Flash#310.[9]His first credited artwork for the company is the story "Gremlins" published inSgt. Rock#394 (Nov. 1984).[10]In 1988, Adam Kubert drew theJezebel Jadelimited series, a spin-off from theJonny Questseries, forComico.[11]He collaborated with his brother onAdam Strange(1990)[12]and theBatman Versus Predatorintercompany crossover(1992).

Marvel Comics

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Cover toUncanny X-Men#377 (Feb. 2000). Art by Adam Kubert.

Adam Kubert is known for his work at Marvel Comics. From 1993 to 1996 he illustrated 17 issues of writerLarry Hama's run onWolverinebetween issues #75 to 102. His first issue on the series featured the aftereffects ofMagnetoremoving theadamantiumfrom Wolverine's body.[13]Kubert drew theWeapon Xlimited series as part of the "Age of Apocalypse"storyline in 1995.[14]The following year, he drew theOnslaught: X-MenandOnslaught: Marvel Universeone-shots which lead into the "Heroes Reborn"crossover.[15]From 1997 to 1998 he illustrated 12 issues ofPeter David's run onThe Incredible Hulkfrom #454 to 467, as well as the -1 issue (July 1997). From late 1998 to early 1999 Kubert drewX-Men#81 - 84, on which he was teamed up with European coloristRichard Isanove,who subsequently followed Kubert toUltimate X-Men,employing the pencils-to-color approach seen on most ofUltimate X-Mencovers.

In 2001, Kubert drew the newUltimate X-Mentitle,[16]penciling the first four issues, and then illustrating 16 various issues beginning with #7, before leaving the title with issue #33 (July 2003). In 2004, he began a run onUltimate Fantastic Four,once again with writers Mark Millar andBrian Michael Bendis,[17]illustrating that series' first six issues, and then issues 13-18.

DC Comics

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Both Kubert and his brother Andy signed exclusive contracts with DC Comics in June 2005.[18][19]Kubert's first project for DC was illustrating "Last Son",aSupermanstory arc co-written byGeoff JohnsandRichard Donner,which ran inAction Comics#844–847, 851 andAction Comics Annual#11. Further delay forced DC Comics to bring in substitute creative teams and delay the fourth part of the "Last Son" storyline and the3D issueto #851, which was released in early July 2007. The final part of the storyline was inAction Comics Annual#11.[20]Following his work on Superman he penciled the "Final Crisis"tie-in,DC Universe: Last Will and Testament,written byBrad Meltzer.[21][22]

His last work for his latest tenure at DC was theBatman and The Outsiders Special,released in February 2009. This issue, written byPeter Tomasi,highlightedAlfred Pennyworth's efforts to recruit a new team of Outsiders in the wake ofBatman's apparent death.[23]After the release of the comic book, Kubert said he was pleased with his work at DC and had done, "what [he] set out to do," which was to draw Superman.[24]

Return to Marvel

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Kubert at the 2023Phoenix Fan Fusion.

May 2009 marked Adam Kubert's return to Marvel, his first interior work being published as one of two stories inWolverine#73 and 74.[25]Following this he contributed several covers toNew MutantsandWolverine: Weapon X,and penciled the "Dark Reign"tie in,The List: AmazingSpider-Man.[26]

When he returned to penciling for Marvel, he continued to do some work for DC, contributing the stories for theWednesday Comics"Sgt. Rock"feature, drawn by his father.[27]He has since stated that he is Marvel-exclusive, but they are allowed him to work on the "Sgt. Rock" feature as he had signed on to do it before his contract at DC had expired.[28]Kubert's next job was providing pencils onAstonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine.[29]In 2012, Kubert penciled issues #8–10 and #12 of the Marvel crossover miniseriesAvengers vs. X-Men.He then drew issues #4–6 ofJonathan Hickman's run onThe Avengers.

In June 2017, Kubert began pencilingPeter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Manwritten byChip Zdarsky.The revamped title being billed as a “back-to-basics” approach for the character.[30][31]

In February 2020, Kubert and writerBenjamin Percywere the creative team on a newWolverineseries that debuted as part of the Marvel's Dawn of X relaunch the X-Men line of comics. The series was Wolverine's first ongoing series since his resurrection following theHunt For Wolverineone-shot andReturn of Wolverineminiseries.[32]Issue #1 was best-selling comic for the month of February 2020.[33]

Teaching work

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Kubert and his brother Andy teach atThe Kubert School,which was founded by their father, who also taught there before his passing in 2012.[7]

Archive

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Kubert donated an archive of his and his father's work to theCary Graphic Arts Collection,a rare book library at his alma mater in Rochester, NY. The archive includes process work and finished art, as well as his father's drafting table, which is on permanent exhibit.[34][35]The Kubert Archive joins other comic archives at the Cary Collection, such as a synchronic collection of every comic book published in April 1956 (which includes some illustrated by Joe Kubert).[36][37]

The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opened at the Cary Collection in September 2022 with an exhibition of Adam Kubert's original cover art for the first 5 issues ofSpider-Man India.[38]

Awards

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Bibliography

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Interior work

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Comico Comics

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DC Comics

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Marvel Comics

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Cover work

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Marvel Comics

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References

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  12. ^Manning, Matthew K. (2010). "1990s". In Dolan, Hannah (ed.).DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 244.ISBN978-0-7566-6742-9.Told in a sophisticated voice by writer Richard Bruning, all three volumes [ofAdam Strange] were illustrated by brothers and future comics superstars Andy and Adam Kubert.
  13. ^Manning, Matthew K. (2008). "1990s". In Gilbert, Laura (ed.).Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 265.ISBN978-0756641238.InWolverine#75, Wolverine was left a shell of his former self, barely surviving Magneto's attack...thanks to writer Larry Hama and penciller Adam Kubert.
  14. ^Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 273
  15. ^Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 280: "Onslaught truly rose to power in theOnslaught: X-Menspecial by writers Mark Waid and Scott Lobdell and artist Adam Kubert. "
  16. ^Manning "2000s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 304: "Looking to repeat the success ofUltimate Spider-Manin 2000, the second major title of this alternate universe was crafted by esteemed writer Mark Millar along with the famed Kubert brothers, Andy and Adam, taking turns at the drawing table. "
  17. ^Manning "2000s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 320: "Ultimate veterans Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, and Adam Kubert reexamined Marvel's first family, creating this alternate version of the Fantastic Four."
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  19. ^Johnston, Rich(June 7, 2005)."Lying In The Gutters".Comic Book Resources.Archivedfrom the original on July 28, 2012.The Kubert Brothers' exclusive deal with DC Comics was announced at the weekend. What was not announced was that they will be working on theDetective Comicsseries, with scripts written by Grant Morrison.
  20. ^Brady, Matt (April 15, 2007)."MoreAction ComicsScheduling Woes ".Newsarama.Archived fromthe originalon September 29, 2007.RetrievedApril 3,2008.A note to let everyone know that our "Last Son" finale has been moved toAction Comics Annual#11 to accommodate Adam [Kubert]'s schedule and allow us to continue on with ourAction Comicsrun.
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  22. ^Manning, Matthew K. (2014). "2000s". In Dougall, Alastair (ed.).Batman: A Visual History.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 301.ISBN978-1465424563.Geo-Force, founding member of the Outsiders, starred in this one-shot special thanks to writer Brad Meltzer and artist Adam Kubert.
  23. ^Manning "2000s" in Dougall, p. 303: "In this one-shot scripted by new series writer Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by Adam Kubert, Alfred Pennyworth assembled a new team of Outsiders."
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  27. ^Cowsill, Alan "2000s" in Dolan, p. 338: "The [series] contained fifteen continuous stories, including a new Sgt. Rock saga drawn by the legendary Joe Kubert and written by his son Adam."
  28. ^Renaud, Jeffrey (July 22, 2009)."Wednesday Comics:The Kuberts ".Comic Book Resources.Archivedfrom the original on January 11, 2014.This was just an exception. I let them know this was something that I was working on prior to going to Marvel and I wanted to keep doing it.
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  31. ^Maltby, Oscar (June 21, 2017)."Best Shots Review:Peter Parker: Spectacular Spider-Man#1 'Strong & Quick-Witted' (9/10) ".Newsarama.Archivedfrom the original on June 21, 2017.Chip Zdarsky and Adam Kubert prove that nothing beats the solid fundamentals withPeter Parker: Spectacular Spider-Man#1, a colorful mix of the old and new
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