Rainbow Rowell writes books about adults (Attachments, Landline), about teenagers (Eleanor & Park, Fangirl) and, whenever possible, about lovesick vampires and guys with dragon wings. (The Simon Snow Trilogy). She has ventured into the comic-book field, with her first graphic novel, Pumpkinheads, and a hugely enjoyable reinvigoration of Marvel’s teen heroes, Runaways. Rowell lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
Canadian artist Takeshi Miyazawa developed his style from his lifelong love of anime and manga. His unique artistry first flavored projects including Sidekicks, Runaways and Amazing Fantasy, leading to Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane in collaboration with writer Sean McKeever. Miyazawa has subsequently specialized in illustrating many of Marvel’s leading female characters, adding Mary Jane, Ms. Marvel, Silk and Ghost-Spider to his resumé.
After collaborating with writer Kurt Busiek on the Green Lantern feature in Wednesday Comics, artist Joe Quinones’ first work for Marvel came on an Amazing Spider-Man showdown with the vampire Morbius, followed up with the side-splitting irreverence of Deadpool in Captain America: Who Won’t Wield the Shield? That proved he had the comedy chops to handle Howard the Duck, but his skills don’t end there as he has amply displayed on titles including America, Captain Marvel and Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man.
Springing from the all-ages title Marvel Adventures the Avengers, artist Ig Guara brought his delightful take on the Marvel Universe to Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers. He graduated to full-on super-hero action in books including All-New Wolverine, Ghost-Spider, Marvel Team-Up and Captain America: Symbol of Truth.
