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Steve Orlando

Steve Orlando is an American comic book writer, known for his work for DC Comics writing characters such as Batman, Martian Manhunter, and Wonder Woman, and two series starring Midnighter, which were nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.[1]

Steve Orlando
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer
Editor
Notable works
Midnighter
Martian Manhunter
Batman and Robin Eternal
thesteveorlando.com

Early life

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Steve Orlando attended Hamilton College in Clinton, where he studied Russian language and creative writing, obtaining a degree in the latter.[2][3]

Career

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Beginning in 2000, Orlando began attending conventions seeking work in the comics industry. Between 2000 and 2014, with the release of his first longform work, Undertow,[4] he created and revised comics under the mentorship of Man of Action Studios and Vertigo editor Will Dennis, as well as publishing with 215 Ink, Poseur Ink, and working as a submissions editor for Leagues of Talent.[citation needed]

In 2009 and 2014, Orlando was part of the Outlaw Territory Anthology series at Image Comics, Volume 3 of which was nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards. After releasing shorts for DC/Vertigo's Mystery in Space[5] and CMYK:Yellow[6] Anthologies, he released Undertow at Image Comics in 2014, followed by the original graphic novel Virgil in 2015.[7]

In 2015, Orlando launched Midnighter for DC Comics as part of the DC You publishing initiative, with art by ACO. Midnighter named by io9 as one of the "20 Best Comics of 2015" and "The Best Portrayal of a Gay Superhero in Mainstream Comics."[8][9] This series was followed by Midnighter and Apollo,[10] celebrated for "...Just [having] the Realest Romantic Relationship in Superhero Comics."[11] Following Midnighter, Orlando was part of the Batman and Robin Eternal weekly event series, before launching both Supergirl and Justice League of America as part of the DC Rebirth initiative.

In 2017 Orlando co-wrote the Batman/Shadow crossover event for DC Comics, followed by writing the sequel Shadow/Batman himself for Dynamite Entertainment. He was part of both the Kamandi Challenge, and Kirby 100 publishing events celebrating the 100th birthday of Jack Kirby.[12][13][14][15]

In 2018, he worked with Gerard Way on the Milk Wars series, a crossover between the DC Universe and the DC Young Animal characters.[16] In June 2018, he and Ryan Sook began writing The Unexpected, as part of the New Age of DC Heroes Publishing initiative.[17][18]

Also in 2018, Orlando guest-wrote DC's monthly Wonder Woman, Issues 51-55, with Issue 51 named as "one of the best standalone issues of Wonder Woman [the reviewer's] ever read, ever, and it tells a compelling story that speaks directly to the core of a classic and long-tenured character yet is also strikingly-relevant for 2018." and "Wonder Woman #51 is probably one of the best Wonder Woman single issues [the reviewer's] read in a long long time."[19][20] In June 2019, Orlando returned for Wonder Woman Issue 73. In October 2019, Orlando returned to Wonder Woman, with the departure of G. Willow Wilson.[21] In January 2020, his work with Jesus Merino opened the anniversary 750th issue of Wonder Woman, kicking off the return of classic numbering for the series.[22][23]

Late 2018 saw the launch of Martian Manhunter, a 12-issue maxiseries and Orlando's third collaboration with Riley Rossmo. Its December-debuting first issue was named as one of 2018's best by Tor Books.[24] Upon release, Forrest Hollingsworth of Adventures in Poor Taste wrote "Martian Manhunter's character redefining debut is a complete and total success - both narratively and artistically it exceeds all expectations and delivers something both alien and welcoming."[25]

Orlando has written for Hello Mr., with a short story illustrated by Sina Grace, in the magazine's first release in comic book format. In 2019, he provided the English Language script for Mirka Andolfo's MERCY live action series trailer.[26]

In September 2022, it was announced Orlando would be writing Scarlet Witch in January 2023, with Sara Pichelli providing the art.[27]

Personal life

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Orlando is a bisexual Jew.[28][29][30]

Orlando is friends with comic journalist and interviewer Daniel McMahon-Young as noted in multiple interviews.

Selected bibliography

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Marvel Comics

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  • Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing Vol. 1 #1 (2021)
  • King in Black: Planet of the SymbiotesVol. 1 #3 (2021)
  • Spider-Man: Curse of the Man-Thing Vol. 1 #1 (2021)
  • X-Men: Curse of the Man-Thing Vol. 1 #1 (2021)
  • Heroes Reborn: Magneto and the Mutant Vol. 1 #1 (2021)
  • Marauders Annual #1, Vol. 2 #1-12 (2022–2023)
  • Scarlet Witch Vol. 3 #1-10 (2023)
  • Scarlet Witch Annual #1 (2023)
  • Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver Vol. 1 #1-4 (2024)
  • Scarlet Witch Vol. 4 #1- (2024-)

DC Comics

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  • Mystery In Space Vol. 3 #1 (2012)
  • Vertigo Quarterly: Yellow (2014)
  • American Vampire Anthology Vol. 1 #2 (2016)
  • Aquaman
    • Aquaman Giant Vol. 1 #1,#3,#4 (2020)
    • Aquaman Deep Dives Vol. 1 #1,#3,#5-#7 (2020)
  • Batman
  • Midnighter
  • Justice League
    • Justice League: Darkseid War: Shazam! (2016)
    • Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth (2017)
    • Justice League of America: The Atom Rebirth (2017)
    • Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth (with Jody Houser, 2017)
    • Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth (with Jody Houser, 2017)
    • Justice League of America Vol. 5 #0–29 (2017–2018)
  • Superman
    • Supergirl: Rebirth (2016)
    • Supergirl Vol. 7 #1–20 (with Jody Houser: #15–18, 20), (with Vita Ayala: #19), 2016–2018)
    • Superman Giant #11, #14 (2019)
  • The Kamandi Challenge #6 (2017)
  • DC Rebirth Holiday Special (2017)
  • Kirby 100: The Sandman Special (2017)
  • Martian Manhunter
    • Martian Manhunter / Marvin the Martian (with Frank J. Barbiere, 2017)
    • Martian Manhunter Vol. 5 #1–12 (2018–2020)
  • Wonder Woman
  • DC Nuclear Winter Special (2018)
  • Electric Warriors #1–6 (2018–2019)
  • Milk Wars
  • The Unexpected Vol. 2 #1–8 (2018)
  • Young Monsters in LoveVol 1 #1(2018)
  • Doom Patrol: Weight of Worlds #3 (with Gerard Way and Jeremy Lambert, 2019)
  • DC's Crimes of PassionVol 1 #1 (2020)
  • Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths (2020)

TKO Studios

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Aftershock Comics

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  • Bulls of Beacon Hill (2023)
  • PROJECT PATRON (With Phillip Kennedy Johnson, 2021)
  • KILL A MAN (With Phillip Kennedy Johnson, 2020)
  • S.O.S. Save Our Shops (2020)
  • Dead Kings #1–5 (2018–2019)

Heavy Metal

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  • Starward (2021)
  • String Theory (2021)

215 Ink

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  • The Kitchen Witch (2021)

Boom Studios

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  • Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #0–12 "Bulk and Skull" (2015–2016)
  • Namesake #1–4 (2017)

Image Comics

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  • Commanders in Crisis #1–12 (2020–2021)
  • Crude #1–6 (2018)
  • Virgil (2015)
  • Undertow #1–6 (2014)
  • Outlaw Territory Vol. 1 #1 (2009)
  • Outlaw Territory Vol. 3 #1 (2013)

Dynamite Entertainment

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  • The Shadow/Batman #1–6 (2017–2018)

IDW Publishing

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Hello Mr.

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  • Hello Mr. #7 (2017)[31]

House Spirit Press

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  • The Liberator (2018)[32]

Poseur Ink

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  • Side B: A Music Lover's Anthology (2009)

Awards and nominations

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Awards

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Nominations

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  • 2017 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book for Midnighter/Midnighter and Apollo[35]
  • 2015 All-Comic Award for Best New Series for Midnighter.[36]
  • 2014 Eisner Award for Best Anthology for Outlaw Territory Volume 3[37]
  • 2014 Harvey Award for Best Anthology for Outlaw Territory Volume 3[38]

References

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  2. ^ Rogers, Vaneta. "JLA Writer STEVE ORLANDO on His 17-Year Journey". Archived from the original on April 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Avery, Dan. "With "Crude," Comics Writer Steve Orlando Delves into Russia, Revenge—And The Closet". Archived from the original on March 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Undertow". Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  5. ^ "DC Vertigo". Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
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  7. ^ "Virgil". Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  8. ^ Whitbrook, James (December 18, 2015). "The 20 Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2015". Archived from the original on August 29, 2017.
  9. ^ Whitbrook, James (July 2015). "Midnighter is The Best Portrayal of a Gay Superhero in Mainstream Comics". Archived from the original on February 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Midnighter and Apollo #1 | DC". Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  11. ^ Narcisse, Evan (October 12, 2016). "Midnighter and Apollo Might Just Have the Realest Romantic Relationship in Superhero Comics". Archived from the original on April 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "Batman/The Shadow #1". January 23, 2017. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  13. ^ "Dynamite®". www.dynamite.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018.
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  15. ^ "The Sandman Special #1". May 22, 2017. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  16. ^ "Milk Wars: Superpowers Get Strange". dccomics.com. February 5, 2018. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  17. ^ "Steve Orlando Reveals Details of New DC Series, the Unexpected". October 8, 2017. Archived from the original on February 9, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  18. ^ "THE UNEXPECTED #1". dccomics.com. March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  19. ^ Quaintance, Zack. "REVIEW: Wonder Woman #51 by Steve Orlando, Laura Braga, & Romulo Fajardo, Jr". Batman's Bookcase. Batman's Bookcase. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  20. ^ Swangin, Mary. "TRANSFORMATION ISLAND (WONDER WOMAN #51 COMIC BOOK REVIEW)". Shoot the Breeze Comics. On Comics Ground. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
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  23. ^ "Wonder Woman and the Flash Return to Legacy Numbering in 2020". December 11, 2019. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  24. ^ Brown, Alex (December 12, 2018). "Pull List: Best Comics of 2018". Tor Books. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  25. ^ Hollingswroth, Forrest (December 5, 2018). "Martian Manhunter #1 Review: Loving the alien". Adventures in Poor Taste. Adventures in Poor Taste. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  26. ^ "Image Comics Debuts Live-Action 'Mercy' Trailer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. October 3, 2019. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  27. ^ Egan, Toussaint (September 14, 2022). "The Scarlet Witch is getting a new comic where she runs a magic shop". Polygon. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  28. ^ Steve Orlando [@thesteveorlando] (September 29, 2022). "Love that my wikipedia has repeatedly changed to "identifies as 'half-jewish'" versus "is Jewish." Such a strange semantic agenda that someone has. But to be clear, the reality is I *am* Jewish now matter what a random says. Odd feeling to have someone edit your life" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2022 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Polo, Susana (November 29, 2018). "How Steve Orlando transformed Martian Manhunter for a new generation of DC comics". Polygon. Polygon. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  30. ^ "8 Questions with DC Comics' Bi Mastermind". October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on October 8, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
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  37. ^ "Outlaw Territory Nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards". July 26, 2014. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  38. ^ "Salamandra". wordpress.com. October 10, 2009. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
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