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Oeming has won the [[Eisner Award]] for "Best New Series" in 2001 for ''[[Powers (comics)|Powers]]''. |
Oeming has won the [[Eisner Award]] for "Best New Series" in 2001 for ''[[Powers (comics)|Powers]]''. |
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The CROSS BRONX recieved the Eagle Awards in 2006 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Michael Avon Oeming | |
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 Michael Avon Oeming | |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Creator, Writer, Penciler, Inker |
Notable works | Powers, The Mice Templar, The Crossbronx |
Michael Avon Oeming (Pronounced O-Ming[citation needed]) is an American comic book artist and writer well known for his stark art style which is used for telling sophisticated and mature subject matter.
He was born in El Paso, Texas. He is a well known fan of ancient mythology, having written or drawn several projects centering on the Norse gods. He frequently collaborates with long-time friend Bryan Glass, and with Brian Michael Bendis. He is part of the M.O.B. crew of comic book creators, David Mack and Brian Bendis.
Recent projects include The Mice Templar from Image Comics which he has drawn and co-authored with Bryan J.L. Glass.[1] In an interview with comic book website Project Fanboy, Oeming confirmed that he is also working on a creator owned project, RAPTURE with writer/artist and wife Taki Soma.[2]
He's noted for his arm wrestling fund raising for the non-profit charity Hero's Initiative. Michael has recently been hired by Valve Corporation to design and develope video games and comics.
Bibliography
Oeming's writing credits include:
- Space Slutz : A pornographic parody of Star Wars (Art by Oeming as well)
- Bastard Samurai - co-written with Miles Gunter
- Thor: Disassembled
- Thor: Blood Oath
- Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill
- Hammer of the Gods
- Wings of Anansi
- Blood River (co-writer with Dan Berman)
- Bulletproof Monk
- Ares
- Quixote : A modern day retelling of Don Quixote (co-writer with Bryan Glass)
- Red Sonja'
- The Cross Bronx (co-writer with Ivan Brandon)
- Six (co-written with Dan Berman)
His art credits include:
- Atomic Robo
- Bastard Samurai
- Bluntman and Chronic
- B.P.R.D.: The Soul of Venice
- Hammer of the Gods
- Bulletproof Monk
- Avengers (inking)
- Daredevil (inking)
- Judge Dredd
- Parliament of Justice
- Powers
- Ship of Fools
- Six
- The Foot Soldiers
- What If... Thor
- The Cross Bronx
- The Mice Templar
Awards
Oeming has won the Eisner Award for "Best New Series" in 2001 for Powers.
The CROSS BRONX recieved the Eagle Awards in 2006
References
External links
- Official site
- 2000 AD profile
- Mike Oeming's Resources at Howtomakecomics.net
- April 2006 Interview with the Outhouse
- September 2006 interview about his Omega Flight work.
- Marvel Gazette Interview
- RAPTURE on Myspace
- [1] Taki Soma
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