Terrence "Terry" Kavanagh (/ˈkævənɑː/ KAV-ə-nah) is an American comic book editor and writer.
| Terry Kavanagh | |
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 Kavanagh at the 2024 WonderCon | |
| Born | Terence Kavanagh |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Editor |
Notable works | Marc Spector: Moon Knight Web of Spider-Man X-Man |
Career edit
Kavanagh was a Marvel Comics editor from 1985 to 1997.[1] Titles he edited during that time included Marvel Comics Presents and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Writer/artist Alan Davis, who Kavanagh edited on Excalibur, said "Terry Kavanagh spoiled me, gave me near total freedom, and encouraged me to experiment."[2]
In 1987, he began to write for Marvel with his first published story "Cry Vengeance!" appearing in Kickers, Inc. #4 (Feb. 1987).[3] He later wrote such titles as Marc Spector: Moon Knight, Avengers: Timeslide, X-Man and X-Universe. In Web of Spider-Man #100 (May 1993), Kavanagh and artist Alex Saviuk gave the lead character "Spider-Armor".[4] He wrote the Spider-Man/Punisher/Sabretooth: Designer Genes one-shot the following month.[5] Kavanagh was one of the writers on the "Maximum Carnage" storyline which ran through the various Spider-Man titles in 1993.[6] The first Black Cat limited series was co-written by Kavanagh and Joey Cavalieri in 1994.[7] Kavanagh pitched a storyline involving the return of Spider-Man's clone,[8] which then formed the basis of the "Clone Saga" which began in Web of Spider-Man #117 (Oct. 1994).[9] Kavanagh's last new comics project was the Before the Fantastic Four: The Storms limited series in 2000–2001.[3][10]
In 2011, Kavanagh co-founded the Internet startup company www.mybeanjar.com.[11]
Bibliography edit
Marvel Comics edit
- 2099 A.D. #1 (1995)
- 2099 Unlimited #7–8 (1994–1995)
- All New Exiles #∞, #1–3, 5 (1995–1996)
- All New Exiles Vs. X-Men #0 (1995)
- The Amazing Spider-Man #375 (1993)
- The Amazing Spider-Man Super Special #1 (1995)
- Avengers #396–399 (1996)
- Avengers West Coast #64 (1990)
- Before the Fantastic Four: The Storms #1–3 (2000–2001)
- Blade: The Vampire-Hunter #9–10 (1995)
- Cloak and Dagger #16–19 (1991)
- Felicia Hardy: The Black Cat #1–4 (1994)
- Fury/Agent 13 #1–2 (1998)
- Hulk #½ (1999)
- Iron Man #319–332 (1995–1996)
- Iron Man: Age of Innocence #1 (1996)
- Kickers, Inc. #4, 6–8, 12 (1987)
- Marc Spector: Moon Knight #35–60 (1992–1994)
- Marvel Comics Presents #5 (Daredevil) (1988)
- Marvel Super-Heroes vol. 2 #2 (Daredevil) (1990)
- Nightwatch #1–12 (1994–1995)
- Rise of Apocalypse #1–4 (1996–1997)
- The Spectacular Spider-Man #174 (1991)
- The Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special #1 (1995)
- Spider-Man #19–20, 25, 36, 41–43 (1992–1994)
- Spider-Man Super Special #1 (1995)
- Spider-Man Unlimited #1 (1993)
- Spider-Man/Punisher/Sabretooth: Designer Genes #1 (1993)
- Ultraforce/Avengers Prelude #1 (1995)
- Uncanny X-Men #369–373, 375–380 (1999–2000)
- Uncanny X-Men '95 #1 (1995)
- Venom Super Special #1 (1995)
- Web of Spider-Man #77–80, 97–120, 123–125, Annual #9–10 (1991–1995)
- Web of Spider-Man Super Special #1 (1995)
- What If...? #86 (1996)
- X-Man #15–30, −1, 32–47, 49–62 (1996–2000)
- X-Man '96 #1 (1997)
- X-Man/Hulk '98 #1 (1998)
- X-Men #89–94, 97–99 (1999–2000)
- X-Men '99 Annual #1 (1999)
- X-Men Spotlight on Starjammers #1–2 (1990)
- X-Men Unlimited #11, 14, 17 (1996–1997)
- X-Universe #1–2 (1995)
References edit
- ^ Terry Kavanagh (editor) at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ Lowrey, Nigel (August 2008). "The Saga of Captain Britain". Back Issue! (29). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 41–42.
- ^ a b Terry Kavanagh (writer) at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ Cowsill, Alan (2012). "1990s". In Gilbert, Laura (ed.). Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 204. ISBN 978-0756692360.
In the concluding chapter of a tale written by Terry Kavanagh and illustrated by Alex Saviuk, Spider-Man debuted a new armored costume.
- ^ Cowsill "1990s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 205: "Three of Marvel's bestselling characters appeared together in this one-shot graphic novel by writer Terry Kavanagh and artist Scott McDaniel."
- ^ Manning, Matthew K. (2008). "1990s". In Gilbert, Laura (ed.). Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 263. ISBN 978-0756641238.
Writers J. M. DeMatteis, Tom DeFalco, Terry Kavanagh, and David Michelinie...all brought their talents to this key story line.
- ^ Cowsill "1990s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 212: "Writers Joey Cavalieri and Terry Kavanagh and artist Andrew Wildman were at the helm for the Black Cat's first four-issue miniseries."
- ^ Saffel, Steve (2007). "Maximum Clonage". Spider-Man the Icon: The Life and Times of a Pop Culture Phenomenon. London, United Kingdom: Titan Books. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-84576-324-4.
Proposed by editor Danny Fingeroth and writer Terry Kavanagh, it was launched to inject new excitement into the continuity.
- ^ Cowsill "1990s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 214: "This issue ushered in one of Marvel's most talked-about storylines ever – the 'Clone Saga'. Written by Terry Kavanagh and drawn by Steven Butler, the first chapter...saw Peter Parker still recovering from recent traumatic events."
- ^ Manning "2000s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 303: "Written by Terry Kavanagh and drawn by Charlie Adlard, this [series]...detailed an early adventure of siblings Johnny and Sue Storm."
- ^ Johnston, Rich (December 14, 2011). "Whatever Happened To Terry Kavanagh?". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
External links edit
- Terry Kavanagh at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Terry Kavanagh at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
- Terry Kavanagh at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators