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Joey Cavalieri

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Joey Cavalieri
Born1957
Anchorage, Alaska,U.S.
Area(s)Writer, Editor
Notable works
Black Cat
Huntress
Super Powers

Joey Cavalieriis an American writer and editor of comic books. He is best known for his work on the charactersGreen ArrowandHuntressas well as the co-creation ofHelena Bertinelli, the third Huntress,forDC Comics.

Career

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Joey Cavalieri attended theSchool of Visual Arts,graduating with a BFA in Media Arts in 1979.[1]

Cavalieri first joinedDC Comicsfull-time in 1982 after working three years as a freelancer. His writing credits for DC include theGreen Arrowback-up feature inDetective Comics;[2][3]both the pre-Crisisversion of theHuntressin a back-up feature inWonder Womanand the post-Crisis version ofthe characterin an ongoing series;[4]Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!and its spinoffThe Oz-Wonderland War;The Flash;andWorld's Finest Comics.[5]ANew Teen Titansdrug awareness comic book sponsored byIBMand scripted by Cavalieri was published in cooperation with The President's Drug Awareness Campaign in 1984.[6][7]That same year, he scripted theSuper Powerslimited series which tied-in with theKenner Productstoyline of the same name.[8]Cavalieri and artist Jerome K. Moore introduced a new costume for theBlack Canarycharacter inDetective Comics#554 (Sept. 1985).[9]In 1985, Cavalieri was one of the contributing writers for the company's 50th anniversary publicationFifty Who Made DC Great.[10]He was group editor of theMarvel 2099series from 1992 until 1996 and wrote stories for several Marvel titles likeWeb of Spider-Man,Marvel Comics PresentsandThe Avengersbefore returning to DC.[11]The firstBlack Catlimited series was co-written by Cavalieri andTerry Kavanaghin 1994.[12]

Cavalieri has been recognized for his work with nominations for theComics Buyer's Guide Fan Awardfor Favorite Editor every year from 1997 through 2000, and again from 2002 to 2004. In 2005, DC promoted him to Senior Editor.[13]

He also teaches cartooning classes at theSchool of Visual Arts.[14]

Bibliography

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DC Comics

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Marvel Comics

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Pacific Comics

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  • Vanguard Illustrated#6 (1984)

References

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  1. ^"The Will Eisner Influence,"School of Visual Arts Calendar of Events for Thursday, March 17, 2016. Accessed Dec. 2, 2019.
  2. ^Manning, Matthew K.; Dolan, Hannah, eds. (2010). "1980s".DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 199.ISBN978-0-7566-6742-9.Green Arrow netted the coveted position as back-up story to the Dark Knight's adventures inDetective Comics.Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Trevor Von Eeden, the new feature saw Star City's renowned archer renew his war on crime.
  3. ^Kingman, Jim (May 2013). "The Ballad of Ollie and Dinah".Back Issue!(64). Raleigh, North Carolina:TwoMorrows Publishing:10–21.
  4. ^Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 239: "Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Joe Staton,The Huntressran for only nineteen issues before being canceled. "
  5. ^Joey Cavalieri (writer)at theGrand Comics Database
  6. ^The New Teen Titans(IBM) #3at the Grand Comics Database
  7. ^"Turner, Carlton E.: Files, 1981–1987 – Reagan Library Collections".Simi Valley, California:Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.n.d.Archivedfrom the original on October 15, 2014.This series contains material relating to the development and distribution of theTeen Titansdrug awareness comic books. The comic books were designed to communicate the dangers of drug abuse to elementary school children. The Drug Abuse Policy Office coordinated the project, DC Comics developed the story line and artwork, and private companies funded the production costs. The Keebler Company sponsored the fourth grade book (released in April 1983), the National Soft Drink Association sponsored the sixth grade book (November 1983), and IBM sponsored the fifth grade book through the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth (February 1984). The files consist primarily of correspondence with educators, parents, and children.
  8. ^Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 208: In association with the toy company Kenner, DC released a line of toys called Super Powers... DC soon debuted a five-issueSuper Powersminiseries plotted by comic book legend Jack 'King' Kirby, scripted by Joey Cavalieri, and with pencils by Adrian Gonzales.
  9. ^Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 214: "Written by Joey Cavalieri and drawn by Jerome K. Moore, Canary's new costume ditched her trademark fishnets in favor of black spiky shoulders and a matching headband."
  10. ^Marx, Barry, Cavalieri, Joey and Hill, Thomas (w), Petruccio, Steven (a), Marx, Barry (ed).Fifty Who Made DC Great(1985). DC Comics.
  11. ^Joey Cavalieri (editor)at theGrand Comics Database
  12. ^Cowsill, Alan; Gilbert, Laura, eds. (2012). "1990s".Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 212.ISBN978-0756692360.Writers Joey Cavalieri and Terry Kavanagh and artist Andrew Wildman were at the helm for the Black Cat's first four-issue miniseries.
  13. ^"Editor Joey Cavalieri Promoted to Senior Editor @ DC".Comic Book Resources.September 25, 2005.RetrievedSeptember 21,2016.
  14. ^"Joey Cavalieri".School of Visual Arts.2012.Archivedfrom the original on October 23, 2012.RetrievedApril 18,2009.
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Preceded by Justice League of Americawriter
1984 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Kurt Busiek
 World's Finest Comicswriter
1984–1986 		Succeeded by
n/a
Preceded by The Avengerswriter
1994 		Succeeded by
Bob Harras
Preceded by
K. C. Carlson
 Action Comicseditor
1996–1999 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
K. C. Carlson
 The Adventures of Supermaneditor
1996–1999 		Succeeded by
Eddie Berganza
Preceded by
K. C. Carlson
 Supermanvol. 2 editor
1996–1999 		Succeeded by
Eddie Berganza
Preceded by
K. C. Carlson
 Superman: The Man of Steeleditor
1996–1999 		Succeeded by
Eddie Berganza
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