| Ed McGuinness | |
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| Born | Edward McGuinness |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller |
| Notable works | Superman Deadpool Superman/Batman |
Edward "Ed" McGuinness is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Superman, Deadpool and Superman/Batman. He is known for having a dynamic, cartoon-inspired style.
McGuinness is also known as half of the art team of "EdEx" along with inker Dexter Vines. The two men have teamed up on Superman/Batman, JLA Classified, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, and The Hulk vol. 4 (the last two series written by another frequent collaborator, Jeph Loeb).
McGuinness has also worked on titles such as Wolverine 96, Fighting American and Mr. Majestic.
McGuinness first gained the notice of comic-book fans with his work on Deadpool and Vampirella. His short run on Wildstorm's Mr. Majestic landed him a gig on the monthly Superman title with Jeph Loeb, which led to the Thundercats: Reclaiming Thundera limited series, and arcs on Superman/Batman.
In May 2006, McGuinness signed an exclusive two-year contract with Marvel Comics. His first printed Marvel piece was a cover for the Marvel limited series Civil War, and featured the Mighty Thor in his original outfit. He also drew a variant cover for the monumental Captain America #25. McGuinness's first ongoing story was a 12-page Ultimate back-up featuring the Hulk vs. Wolverine. McGuinness and Loeb are now drawing/writing the new Hulk series, featuring the new "Red Hulk."
Action Figures
To date, DC Direct has released five lines of action figures based on McGuinness' art. The first line of Superman/Batman figures included Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Captain Atom, Metallo, and a special-edition figure of Superman disguised as Captain Marvel. The second line was based on the first arc of JLA Classified, which McGuinness penciled. The JLA Classified line included Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter. A third line, also from Superman/Batman, included Kingdom Come Superman, Hawkman, Nightwing, Steel IV, and Lex Luthor in his battlesuit. A fourth line, based on the comic's "Vengeance" story arc, features Superwoman, Batwoman, Batman Beyond, Kryptonite Batman (which glows in the dark), Bizarro, and Batzarro. Most recently, in February 2008, an additional series from "Vengeance" was released, including Composite Superman, Power Girl, Supergirl, and a two-pack including The Joker and Mister Mxyzptlk.
An upcoming wave, the second under the JLA Classified banner, is set for released in February 2010 and is still based on his artwork. However, it doesn't revisit the first arc of the book and will feature Superman in his Superman Blue state, Aquaman in his long hair/beard and hook look, the Kyle Rayner Green Lantern, and the Cassandra Cain Batgirl.
Personal life
McGuinness is a graduate of Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He now lives in Maine with his wife and four children.
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