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==Early life==
==Early life==
Palmiotti attended the [[High School of Art and Design]] in New York City.<ref>Evans, Chris (April 3, 2010). [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25549 "WC10: Comic Writers Unite!"]. [[Comic Book Resources]].</ref>
Palmiotti was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians school from first to eighth grade. He then attended the [[High School of Art and Design]] in New York City where he studdied advertising art and comic book illustration. After, he attended New York Tech and graduated and continued art studies at the Art Students League. <ref>Evans, Chris (April 3, 2010). [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25549 "WC10: Comic Writers Unite!"]. [[Comic Book Resources]].</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:10.10.10JimmyPalmiottiByLuigiNovi2.jpg|thumb|left|Palmiotti sketching at the [[New York Comic Con]], October 10, 2010.]]
[[File:10.10.10JimmyPalmiottiByLuigiNovi2.jpg|thumb|left|Palmiotti sketching at the [[New York Comic Con]], October 10, 2010.]]
Palmiotti started at [[Marvel Comics]] in 1991, inking titles such as the ''[[Punisher]]'', ''[[Ghost Rider (comics)|Ghost Rider]]'', ''[[The Nam]]'' and the [[Marvel 2099]] line, Palmiotti has accumulated extensive inking and writing credits and has often inked the work of his friend and collaborator [[Joe Quesada]], notably on ''[[Ash (comics)|Ash]]'' (which they co-created, along with ''[[Painkiller Jane]]'') and ''[[Daredevil (Marvel Comics)|Daredevil]]'' (esp. the 'Guardian Devil' arc penned by [[Kevin Smith]]). He also worked for [[Dark Horse Comics]], as the inker during the [[Doug Mahnke]] run on ''X''. He inked [[Paul Gulacy]] on ''[[Shang-Chi|Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu]]'', ''[[Punisher]]'' and [[Catwoman]]. He inked [[Steve Dillon]] on [[Punisher]], as well as Brad Walker's pencil's on the [[DC Comics]] miniseries ''[[Secret Six (comics)|Secret Six - Six Degrees of Separation]]''.
Palmiotti started Inking random titles early on for [[Eternity comics]] and didnt do professional work till he landed at [[Marvel Comics]] in 1991, inking titles such as the ''[[Punisher]]'', ''[[Ghost Rider (comics)|Ghost Rider]]'', ''[[The Nam]]'' and the [[Marvel 2099]] line, Palmiotti has accumulated extensive inking and writing credits and has often inked the work of his friend and collaborator [[Joe Quesada]], notably on ''[[Ash (comics)|Ash]]'' (which they co-created, along with ''[[Painkiller Jane]]'') and ''[[Daredevil (Marvel Comics)|Daredevil]]'' (esp. the 'Guardian Devil' arc penned by [[Kevin Smith]]) for the lable of books they created called "[[marvel knights]]". He also worked for [[Dark Horse Comics]], as the inker during the [[Doug Mahnke]] run on ''X'', the mini series "[[virus]]" and assorted "[[aliens}}" and "[[predator]]" comics. He inked [[Paul Gulacy]] on ''[[Shang-Chi|Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu]]'', ''[[Punisher]]'' and [[Catwoman]]. He inked [[Steve Dillon]] on [[Punisher]], as well as Brad Walker's pencil's on the [[DC Comics]] miniseries ''[[Secret Six (comics)|Secret Six - Six Degrees of Separation]]''.


In 1994, he and Quesada formed a publishing company, [[Event Comics]],<ref name="WonderCon">"WonderCon Special Guests," ''Comic-Con Magazine'' (Winter 2010), p. 20.</ref> and co-created [[Ash (comics)|Ash]], a [[firefighter]] with [[superpower]]s, [[Painkiller Jane]], a female cop with healing powers, [[Event Comics|Kid Death and Fluffy]], about a boy and his pet robot dog and 22 Brides, about a group of girls that run the New York underworld. . In 1998, [[Event Comics]] was contracted to do several books for [[Marvel Comics]], dubbed ''[[Marvel Knights]]''.<ref name="WonderCon" />
In 1994, he and Quesada formed a publishing company, [[Event Comics]],<ref name="WonderCon">"WonderCon Special Guests," ''Comic-Con Magazine'' (Winter 2010), p. 20.</ref> and co-created [[Ash (comics)|Ash]], a [[firefighter]] with [[superpower]]s, [[Painkiller Jane]], a female cop with healing powers, [[Event Comics|Kid Death and Fluffy]], about a boy and his pet robot dog and "[[22 Brides]]", about a group of girls that run the New York underworld. . In 1998, [[Event Comics]] was contracted to do several books for [[Marvel Comics]], dubbed ''[[Marvel Knights]]''.<ref name="WonderCon" />These titles changed the face of [[marvel comics]] by bringing in top talent inside and outside of comics and introduced the [[hollywood]] film industry to the [[marvel]] characters. They are credited as well for bringing up the production values of the titles with a look that has been assimilated over the years into the entire brand.


As a writer, Palmiotti is known for ''[[Deadpool (comics)|Deadpool]]'', [[Daughters of the Dragon]], [[the punisher]], ''[[Heroes for Hire]]'' and [[Shanna the She-Devil]] for [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Hawkman]]'', ''[[Superboy]]'' and ''[[Monolith (comics)|The Monolith]]'' for [[DC Comics]], as well as ''[[21 Down]]'',<ref name=cbr>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=2803 Don't Miss It A Second Time: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti talk '21 Down']. Comic Book Resources. November 4, 2003</ref> ''[[The Resistance (comics)|The Resistance]]''<ref>[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=1011 The Resistance: Not Futile At All], [[Newsarama]], November 27, 2002</ref><ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=1657 'Resistance' Isn't So Futile: Justin Gray talks new Wildstorm series]. Comic Book Resources. December 5, 2002</ref> and ''[[Twilight Experiment|The Twilight Experiment]]'' for their [[Wildstorm]] imprint (often in tandem with fellow writer [[Justin Gray]]). Palmiotti also co-scripted, with [[Garth Ennis]], a ''[[Ghost Rider (video game)|Ghost Rider]]'' video game that ties in with the [[Ghost Rider (film)|movie]]. He has also penned ''[[Supergirl]]'' #12, the two ''[[Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters]]'' miniseries and an arc for ''[[Superman Confidential]]''. Palmiotti and Gray were also part of the writing team for DC's [[Countdown to Final Crisis|Countdown]]. Currently, along with Gray, Palmiotti is writing the monthly ''[[Jonah Hex]]'' and ''[[G.I. Combat]]'' for DC Comics, as well as the miniseries [[Time Bomb (comics)|Time Bomb]] for Radical Publishing.
As a writer, Palmiotti is known for ''[[Deadpool (comics)|Deadpool]]'', [[Daughters of the Dragon]], [[the punisher]], ''[[Heroes for Hire]]'' and [[Shanna the She-Devil]] for [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Hawkman]]'', ''[[Superboy]]'' and ''[[Monolith (comics)|The Monolith]]'' for [[DC Comics]], as well as ''[[21 Down]]'',<ref name=cbr>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=2803 Don't Miss It A Second Time: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti talk '21 Down']. Comic Book Resources. November 4, 2003</ref> ''[[The Resistance (comics)|The Resistance]]''<ref>[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=1011 The Resistance: Not Futile At All], [[Newsarama]], November 27, 2002</ref><ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=1657 'Resistance' Isn't So Futile: Justin Gray talks new Wildstorm series]. Comic Book Resources. December 5, 2002</ref> and ''[[Twilight Experiment|The Twilight Experiment]]'' for their [[Wildstorm]] imprint (often in tandem with fellow writer [[Justin Gray]]). Palmiotti also co-scripted, with [[Garth Ennis]], a ''[[Ghost Rider (video game)|Ghost Rider]]'' video game that ties in with the [[Ghost Rider (film)|movie]]. He has also penned ''[[Supergirl]]'' #12, the two ''[[Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters]]'' miniseries and an arc for ''[[Superman Confidential]]''. Palmiotti and Gray were also part of the writing team for DC's [[Countdown to Final Crisis|Countdown]]. Currently, along with Gray, Palmiotti is writing the monthly ''[[Jonah Hex]]'' and ''[[G.I. Combat]]'' for DC Comics, as well as the miniseries [[Time Bomb (comics)|Time Bomb]] for Radical Publishing.



Palmiotti has also worked on ''[[Beautiful Killer]]'', ''[[Gatecrasher (disambiguation)|Gatecrasher]]'', ''[[Tempest (DC Comics)|Tempest]]'', ''[[Civil Warrior]]'' and has currently being shopped ''[[Death Troupe]]'' and ''[[Triggergirl 6]]''. Palmiotti recently co-wrote with Justin Gray ''[[The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning]]'' for [[Fox Atomic Comics]].
Palmiotti has also worked on ''[[Beautiful Killer]]'', ''[[Gatecrasher (disambiguation)|Gatecrasher]]'', ''[[Tempest (DC Comics)|Tempest]]'', ''[[Civil Warrior]]'' and has currently being shopped ''[[Death Troupe]]'' and ''[[Triggergirl 6]]''. Palmiotti recently co-wrote with Justin Gray ''[[The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning]]'' for [[Fox Atomic Comics]].
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In July 2010 he started recording [[Listen to Jimmy]], a [[podcast]] with "Monster Mike" Campbell of the Canadian comic book and pop culture radio show [[Where Monsters Dwell (Radio)|Where Monsters Dwell]]. Listen to Jimmy follows an open format where Campbell and Palmiotti discuss any topics that they deem relevant that week. Campbell also asks Palmiotti questions that are sent in by listeners through email, Twitter, and Facebook. The podcast is available for download at the Where Monsters Dwell site and through [[iTunes]].
In July 2010 he started recording [[Listen to Jimmy]], a [[podcast]] with "Monster Mike" Campbell of the Canadian comic book and pop culture radio show [[Where Monsters Dwell (Radio)|Where Monsters Dwell]]. Listen to Jimmy follows an open format where Campbell and Palmiotti discuss any topics that they deem relevant that week. Campbell also asks Palmiotti questions that are sent in by listeners through email, Twitter, and Facebook. The podcast is available for download at the Where Monsters Dwell site and through [[iTunes]].

In 2012-13, he has written animated episodes of the TV shows "[[spectacular spiderman]]" and "[[superhero squad]]' for [[Marvel Entertainment]] as well as being one of the writers on the hit game [[Injustice]]" for [[warner brothers]]

He is cuttently closing on the 100th script for [[JONAH HEX]], featured in "[[All Star Western]]" , co-writing "[[Batwing]]" for [[D.C. Entertainment]]" and co writing with his wife, [[Amanda Conner]] an ongoing [[Harley Quinn]] series. As well, he has finished the motion picture script for [[Painkiller Jane]] with co writer Craig Weedon and has a new "[[ Painkiller Jane]]" series coming out from the [[Icon ]] imprint from [[Marvel Comics]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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*''[[The Last Resort (comics)|The Last Resort]]'' (with co-author Justin Gray and art by [[Giancarlo Caracuzzo]], 120 page graphic novel, IDW Publishing, March 2010, ISBN 1-60010-615-3)
*''[[The Last Resort (comics)|The Last Resort]]'' (with co-author Justin Gray and art by [[Giancarlo Caracuzzo]], 120 page graphic novel, IDW Publishing, March 2010, ISBN 1-60010-615-3)
*''[[Random Acts of Violence (comics)|Random Acts of Violence]]'' (with co-author Justin Gray and art by Giancarlo Caracuzzo, 72 page graphic novel, Image Comics, April 2010, ISBN 1-60706-264-X)
*''[[Random Acts of Violence (comics)|Random Acts of Violence]]'' ( with co-author Justin Gray art by Giancarlo Caracuzzo, 72 page graphic novel, Image Comics, April 2010, ISBN 1-60706-264-X)
*''[[Jonah Hex: No Way Back]]'' (written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and art by Tony DeZuniga, 136 page graphic novel, DC Comics, June 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2550-0)
*''[[Jonah Hex: No Way Back]]'' (written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and art by Tony DeZuniga, 136 page graphic novel, DC Comics, June 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2550-0)
*"[[What if: Avengers vs X-men]]" A 4 issue Mini Series featuring all of the [[x-men]] and [[avengers]] characters at war with each other.
*"[[ Batwing ]]"with co-author Justin Gray, an ongoing series.
*[[Daredevil : Dark Nights]]" A 3 issue mini series for [[Marvel Comics]]


==Screenwriting==
==Screenwriting==

Revision as of 13:54, 14 November 2013

Jimmy Palmiotti
Palmiotti in June 2011
BornJames Palmiotti
August 14, 1961
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Inker

James "Jimmy" Palmiotti is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film.

Early life

Palmiotti was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians school from first to eighth grade. He then attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City where he studdied advertising art and comic book illustration. After, he attended New York Tech and graduated and continued art studies at the Art Students League. [1]

Career

Palmiotti sketching at the New York Comic Con, October 10, 2010.

Palmiotti started Inking random titles early on for Eternity comics and didnt do professional work till he landed at Marvel Comics in 1991, inking titles such as the Punisher, Ghost Rider, The Nam and the Marvel 2099 line, Palmiotti has accumulated extensive inking and writing credits and has often inked the work of his friend and collaborator Joe Quesada, notably on Ash (which they co-created, along with Painkiller Jane) and Daredevil (esp. the 'Guardian Devil' arc penned by Kevin Smith) for the lable of books they created called "marvel knights". He also worked for Dark Horse Comics, as the inker during the Doug Mahnke run on X, the mini series "virus" and assorted "[[aliens}}" and "predator" comics. He inked Paul Gulacy on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, Punisher and Catwoman. He inked Steve Dillon on Punisher, as well as Brad Walker's pencil's on the DC Comics miniseries Secret Six - Six Degrees of Separation.

In 1994, he and Quesada formed a publishing company, Event Comics,[2] and co-created Ash, a firefighter with superpowers, Painkiller Jane, a female cop with healing powers, Kid Death and Fluffy, about a boy and his pet robot dog and "22 Brides", about a group of girls that run the New York underworld. . In 1998, Event Comics was contracted to do several books for Marvel Comics, dubbed Marvel Knights.[2]These titles changed the face of marvel comics by bringing in top talent inside and outside of comics and introduced the hollywood film industry to the marvel characters. They are credited as well for bringing up the production values of the titles with a look that has been assimilated over the years into the entire brand.

As a writer, Palmiotti is known for Deadpool, Daughters of the Dragon, the punisher, Heroes for Hire and Shanna the She-Devil for Marvel Comics, Hawkman, Superboy and The Monolith for DC Comics, as well as 21 Down,[3] The Resistance[4][5] and The Twilight Experiment for their Wildstorm imprint (often in tandem with fellow writer Justin Gray). Palmiotti also co-scripted, with Garth Ennis, a Ghost Rider video game that ties in with the movie. He has also penned Supergirl #12, the two Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters miniseries and an arc for Superman Confidential. Palmiotti and Gray were also part of the writing team for DC's Countdown. Currently, along with Gray, Palmiotti is writing the monthly Jonah Hex and G.I. Combat for DC Comics, as well as the miniseries Time Bomb for Radical Publishing.


Palmiotti has also worked on Beautiful Killer, Gatecrasher, Tempest, Civil Warrior and has currently being shopped Death Troupe and Triggergirl 6. Palmiotti recently co-wrote with Justin Gray The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning for Fox Atomic Comics.

He worked on the Painkiller Jane series for the Sci-Fi Channel starring Kristanna Loken. This was a one hour, 22 episode show. There was also a two hour Painkiller Jane movie done for Sci-Fi as well. In the past he has written and storyboarded films for Hooptown for Nike. They featured LeBron James and Vince Carter.

He is also known as an editor for many projects and books with companies ranging from Marvel comics, Fox Atomic, Blackbull Comics and Kickstart Comics. He is also a partner in two comicbook companies. Blackbull Press, Event Comics and a partner of Paperfilms inc.

In July 2010 he started recording Listen to Jimmy, a podcast with "Monster Mike" Campbell of the Canadian comic book and pop culture radio show Where Monsters Dwell. Listen to Jimmy follows an open format where Campbell and Palmiotti discuss any topics that they deem relevant that week. Campbell also asks Palmiotti questions that are sent in by listeners through email, Twitter, and Facebook. The podcast is available for download at the Where Monsters Dwell site and through iTunes.

In 2012-13, he has written animated episodes of the TV shows "spectacular spiderman" and "superhero squad' for Marvel Entertainment as well as being one of the writers on the hit game Injustice" for warner brothers

He is cuttently closing on the 100th script for JONAH HEX, featured in "All Star Western" , co-writing "Batwing" for D.C. Entertainment" and co writing with his wife, Amanda Conner an ongoing Harley Quinn series. As well, he has finished the motion picture script for Painkiller Jane with co writer Craig Weedon and has a new "Painkiller Jane" series coming out from the Icon imprint from Marvel Comics.

Personal life

Palmiotti is married to frequent collaborator Amanda Conner.[6][7]

Bibliography

Comics scripting work (unless otherwise specified) includes:

  • Jonah Hex (with Justin Gray, ongoing series, DC Comics, January 2006 - August 2011) collected as:
    • Face Full of Violence (with art by Luke Ross, and Tony DeZuniga, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #1-6, Titan Books, December 2006, ISBN 1-84576-408-0, DC, September 2006, ISBN 1-4012-1095-3)
    • Guns of Vengeance (with art by Luke Ross, Dylan Teague, Tony Dezuniga, Phil Noto, David Michael Beck, Paul Gulacy, Jimmy Palmiotti, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Art Thibert, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #7-12, April 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1249-2)
    • Origins (with art by Jordi Bernet, Phil Noto, and Val Semeiks, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #13-18, November 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1490-8)
    • Only the Good Die Young (with art by Jordi Bernet, Phil Noto, and David Michael Beck, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #19-24, April 2008, ISBN 1-4012-1689-7)
    • Luck Runs Out (with art by Russ Heath, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jordi Bernet, John Higgins, Stefano Landini, and Rafa Garres, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #25-30, October 2008, ISBN 1-4012-1960-8)
    • Bullets Don't Lie (with art by Darwyn Cooke, J. H. Williams III, Jordi Bernet, Rafa Garres, Paulo Siqueira, and Mark Sparacio, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #31-36, April 2009, ISBN 1-4012-2157-2)
    • Lead Poisoning (with art by Jordi Bernet and David Michael Beck, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #37-42, October 2009, ISBN 1-4012-2485-7)
    • Six Gun War (with art by Cristiana Cucina, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #44-49, April 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2587-X)
    • Counting Corpses (with art by Darwyn Cooke, Dick Giordano, Jordi Bernet, Paul Gulacy and Billy Tucci, 160 pages; collects Jonah Hex #43 and 50-54, October 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2899-2)
  • Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters (with co-author Justin Gray, 8-issue limited series, DC Comics, September 2006 - April 2007, tpb, July 2007, ISBN 1-4012-1336-7)
  • Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters: Brave New World (with co-author Justin Gray, 8-issue limited series, DC Comics, November 2007 - June 2008, tpb, September 2008, ISBN 1-4012-1954-3)
  • The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning (with co-author Justin Gray and art by John Higgins, graphic novel, Fox Atomic Comics, 2007, ISBN 978-0-06-124354-7)
  • Back to Brooklyn (with co-author Garth Ennis and art by Mihailo Vukelic, 5-issue limited series, Image Comics, September 2008 - May 2009, tpb, 128 pages, July 2009, ISBN 1-60706-060-4)
  • Terra (with co-author Justin Gray and art by Amanda Conner, 4-issue miniseries, DC Comics, January–February 2009, collected as Terra with Supergirl #12, 128 pages, December 2009, ISBN 1-4012-2510-1)
  • Power Girl (with co-author Justin Gray and art by Amanda Conner, ongoing series, DC Comics, July 2009 - May 2010) collected as:
    • Volume 1: Power Girl: A New Beginning (April 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2618-3)
    • Volume 2: Aliens & Apes (October 2010, ISBN 1-4012-2910-7)

Screenwriting

Notes

  1. ^ Evans, Chris (April 3, 2010). "WC10: Comic Writers Unite!". Comic Book Resources.
  2. ^ a b "WonderCon Special Guests," Comic-Con Magazine (Winter 2010), p. 20.
  3. ^ Don't Miss It A Second Time: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti talk '21 Down'. Comic Book Resources. November 4, 2003
  4. ^ The Resistance: Not Futile At All, Newsarama, November 27, 2002
  5. ^ 'Resistance' Isn't So Futile: Justin Gray talks new Wildstorm series. Comic Book Resources. December 5, 2002
  6. ^ Davis, Lauren. "WC10: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti". Comic Book Resources. April 5, 2010
  7. ^ Rogers, Vaneta. "Amanda Conner's POWER GIRL Girl Power", Newsarama, December 7, 2009

References

Interviews

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