Joe Edkin, Freelance Writer - Writing Resume

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May 2006

Sonic X
Writer
Archie Comics, 2005. Mike Pellerito, Editor

The ongoing adventures of Sonic the hedgehog and his friends. Based on the popular TV show seen Saturday morning on 4KidsTV/Fox TV.

Joe Edkin's latest project is the upcoming Sonic X series from . The first issue should be in stores this September. The series' penciler is Tim Smith III. Covers by Spaz.

Sonic and all related characters are © and TM Sega.

Scooby-Doo and Animaniacs

Joe Edkin has written many stories that have appeared in DC Comic's Scooby-Doo and Animaniacs titles. For a complete rundown of his stories, please visit the individual pages for these books.

Animaniacs and all related characters are © and TM Warner Bros.

Cartoon Cartoons
Issue #7. Writer "Mama's Boy." Art by Gary Terry and Scott McRae.
DC Comics 2001. Joan Hilty, editor.

Johnny is dismayed when Mama begins dating a really cool guy--a guy who's too much like Johnny.

The Gang's All Here Vol. 2 - The Gang's All Here. Writer "You Cast a Spell."

Johnny and Carl become magicians to impress chicks.

Cartoon Network Starring...
Issue #6 featuring Johnny Bravo. Writer "Domina Delivers." Art by Anthony Williams, Patrick Owsley, and Jim Amash
DC Comics 2000. Heidi MacDonald, editor.

Johnny goes all out to get a date with the new pizza delivery chick.

Issue # 7 featuring Cow & Chicken. Writer "Babysitting the Bovine." Art by Neal Sternicky.

When Mom and Dad go to the lederhosen festivel, Chicken is left in charge of babysitting Cow. Unfortunately, the Barry Buttcheex, the Bratwurst Babysitting Burgler Bandit is on the loose and has broken into the house!

Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and all related characters are © and TM Cartoon Network.

Cartoon Network Starring #6 Cartoon Network Starring #7 Cartoon Cartoons #7

Quicksilver
Writer or Co-Writer (with Tom Peyer and John Ostrander) of issues 5-13.
Marvel Comics, 1997-8. Mark Bernardo, editor.

Quicksilver 13 The continuing adventures of Pietro Maximoff, the world's fastest mutant. Featuring Crystal, the Inhumans, the Knights of Wundagore, the High Evolutionary, Avalanche, Pyro, Omega Red, Random, Feral, the Avengers, and the mysterious Nestor.

Joe scripted issue #5 over Tom Peyer's plot, finished plotting and scripted #6, co-wrote 7-11 with John Ostrander, co-plotted and scripted #12, and wrote #13.

Artists on the series included Derec Aucoin, Rich Faber, Ivan Reis, Randy Emberlin, Chris Renaud, and Scott Elmer. Click on the cover or follow the link to read the original plot for Quicksilver #13. Cover by Derec Aucoin and Rich Faber.

Wolverine 1997
Written by John Ostrander and Joe Edkin. Art by Leonardo Manco.
Marvel Comics 1997. Kelly Corvese, editor

"Heart of the Beast" All his life Logan has lived in fear of his animal side. The harder he fights, the more animal- like he becomes--or so he thought. Now he comes face to face with an enemy who truly becomes more of animal the harder and longer he fights. What lies at the "Heart of the Beast?" Cover art by Leonardo Manco.

Spider-Man Dead Man's Hand Spider-Man: Dead Man's Hand
Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Joe Edkin. Pencils by Darick Robertson and Dan Lawlis. Inks by Keith Aiken.
Marvel Comics, 1997. Tom Breevort, editor.

There's a terrifying new Carrion in New York City and Spider-Man must find a way to stop him be fore he turns everyone in Manhattan into zombies. Cover by Darick Robertson.

Legionnaires Annual #3
Written by Roger Stern and Joe Edkin with Carmela Merlo. Art by Tony Castrillo & John Lowe; Chuck Wojtkiewicz, Don Hillsman, & Dexter Vines; and Dan Jurgens & Ron Boyd.
DC Comics,1996. KC Carlson, editor.

"The Long Road Home" After her adventures in the 20th century with Impulse and the Flash, Legion of Super-Heroes member XS tries to return through time to her home in the 30th century. Along the way, she meets her grandfather Barry Allen, visits the 100th century, and winds up at the end of all time, Vanishing Point.

Incidentally, several important credits were left off, including Joe Edkin's and Carmela Merlo's (for writing assist) and cover artists' Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

Legionnaires #50
"The Bride of Mordru" Written by Roger Stern and Joe Edkin with Tom McCraw and Carmela Merlo. Penciled by Jeffrey Moy. Inked by W.C. Carani and Philip Moy.
DC Comics, 1998. KC Carlson, Editor

It's an all-out battle when the Legion of Super-Heroes join forces with other heroes of the 30th century to stop the evil sorcerer Mordru from marrying Violet and gaining control of the Emerald Eye. Who will survive?

Heroes for Hire #1 Heroes For Hire #1
"The Bride of Mordru" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by John Ostrander with Joe Edkin. Penciled by Pasqual Ferry. Inked .
Marvel Comics, 1998. Mark Bernardo , Editor

Forbidden Worlds #3
"Space Opera" Written by Joe Edkin. Penciled by Mac Myers. Inked by Jim Houghton.
Flashback Comics, 1998. Steve Busti, Editor

When humans destroy their home planet in a nuclear war, a small band of survivors land on a distant planet and set about to make it their own. Can anyone protect the planet's peaceful inhabitants from the violent human race?

Green Lantern Corp Quarterly #4 Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #4
"The Best Choice " Written by Joe Edkin and Jeff Hetzel. Penciled by Mac Myers. Inked by .
DC Comics, 1997. Kevin Dooley, Editor

Joe Edkin, Jeff Hetzel (note correct spelling of the name), and Mac Myers's first published comic book work.

A single working mother proves her bravery and is offered the opportunity to become the Green lantern of her sector. When asked to choose between protecting the lives of hundreds of millions and the responsibility of raising her children, which will she choose?