Andy Schmidt
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Peter Andrewes Schmidt (Andy Schmidt) is a comic book editor and writer. He is best known for his work at Marvel and is now editing and writing at other companies.
. In 2006 he oversaw the Annihilation
storyline, a major event involving a range of Marvel's cosmic characters.
In June 2008 it was announced that Schmidt had left Marvel and is now at IDW Publishing
editing Star Trek and the revival of G.I. Joe
. He has also taken up comic writing, with his first series being Challenger Deep at Boom! Studios
, with an announced three-issue comic book adaptation of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
.
He owns and teaches at Comics Experience, a school dedicated to teaching comics writers and artists.
Biography
At Marvel Schmidt was an Associate Editor and mainly worked on the "Marvel Heroes" group of titles under Tom BrevoortTom Brevoort
Tom Brevoort is an American comic book editor, known for his work for Marvel Comics, where he has overseen titles such as New Avengers, Civil War, and Fantastic Four. He became Executive Editor in 2007, and in January 2011 was promoted to Senior Vice President of Publishing...
. In 2006 he oversaw the Annihilation
Annihilation (comics)
"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
storyline, a major event involving a range of Marvel's cosmic characters.
In June 2008 it was announced that Schmidt had left Marvel and is now at IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing, also known as Idea + Design Works, LLC and IDW, is an American publisher of comic books and comic strip collections. The company was founded in 1999 and has been awarded the title "Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Diamond Comic...
editing Star Trek and the revival of G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe (comics)
G.I. Joe has been the title of comic strips and comic books in every decade since 1942. As a licensed property by Hasbro, comics have been released from 1967 to present, with only two interruptions longer than a year . As a team fighting Cobra since 1982, the comic book history of G.I...
. He has also taken up comic writing, with his first series being Challenger Deep at Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios
BOOM! Studios is an American comic book company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The "BOOM!" in BOOM! Studios is always capitalized by the company.-History:BOOM! was founded June 22, 2005 with Zombie Tales #1....
, with an announced three-issue comic book adaptation of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
.
He owns and teaches at Comics Experience, a school dedicated to teaching comics writers and artists.
Editor
Comics he has edited include:- Secret WarSecret War (comics)Secret War is a five-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. The series is written by Brian Michael Bendis and painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto...
#1-5 (Marvel, 2004–2005) - AnnihilationAnnihilation (comics)"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
event (Marvel, 2005–2006):- Drax the DestroyerDrax the DestroyerDrax the Destroyer is a fictional character appearing in books published by the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Drax first appeared in Iron Man #55 , and was created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin. He had a recurring role in Captain Marvel vol 1 beginning with issue #23...
(2005) #1-4 - NovaNova (comics)Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
(2006) #1-4 - Ronan the AccuserRonan the AccuserRonan the Accuser is a fictional character that has appeared in numerous comic book series published by Marvel Comics. A member of the alien race the Kree, he exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Ronan first appeared in Fantastic Four #65 , and was created by Stan...
(2006) #1-4 - Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
(2006) #1-4 - Super-SkrullSuper-SkrullThe Super-Skrull is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 The Super-Skrull (Kl'rt) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The...
(2006) #1-4 - Annihilation #1-6 (2006)
- Drax the Destroyer
- Ms. MarvelMs. MarvelMs. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
(Marvel, 2006) #1 - Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Generation (IDW Publishing, 2008)
- Star Trek: CountdownStar Trek: CountdownStar Trek: Countdown is a four-issue comic book prequel to the 2009 film Star Trek by IDW Publishing. It follows the characters of Spock and the Romulan Nero during the year 2387, detailing the events that cause them to travel to the 23rd century...
(IDW Publishing, 2009)
Comics
Comics he has written include:- "CyclopsCyclops (comics)Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
and WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
" (with art by Marco Turini, in Marvel Comics PresentsMarvel Comics PresentsMarvel Comics Presents was an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics originally from 1988 to 1995; it returned for a second volume in 2007-2008.-Volume 1:The first volume was released on a biweekly basis and lasted for 175 issues...
#8, Marvel, 2008) - "The Hole" (with Frazer IrvingFrazer IrvingFrazer Irving is a British comic book artist known for the 2000 AD series Necronauts. Irving studied art at the University of Portsmouth, England, after which he took various temporary jobs in London...
, in X-Men: Divided We StandX-Men: Divided We Stand"X-Men: Divided We Stand" is a 2008 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics as a follow-up storyline to the "Messiah Complex" story arc. The story started with the issues of the X-Men-related titles cover dated April 2008. This included: The Uncanny X-Men; Wolverine vol. 3; X-Factor vol. 3;...
#2, Marvel, July 2008) - "Why Did It Have To Be Spiders?" (with pencils by Joe Lalich and inks by John Czop, in Creature Features #1, by Th3rd World Studios, 2008)
- Challenger Deep (concept by Andrew CosbyAndrew CosbyAndrew Cosby is an American comic book creator, screenwriter, and most notably the co-creator of the American SyFy TV show Eureka. He co-founded Boom! Studios.-Feature film producing:...
, with art by Chee, 4-issue mini-series, Boom! StudiosBoom! StudiosBOOM! Studios is an American comic book company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The "BOOM!" in BOOM! Studios is always capitalized by the company.-History:BOOM! was founded June 22, 2005 with Zombie Tales #1....
, 2008) - Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
(with art by Chee, IDW Publishing, 2009, forthcoming)
Books
He has also written about creating comics:- The Insider's Guide To Creating Comics And Graphic Novels (176 pages, Impact, February 2009, ISBN 1600610226)
External links
- Andy Schmidt at ComicSpace