Guide Note
J.M. DeMatteis is an American comic book writer.
Fast Facts
- Full Name: John Marc DeMatteis
- Born: December 15, 1953
- Disciplines: Writer, Musician
- Awards: Eisner Award
Career
J.M. DeMatteis began writing for DC Comics on their horror comics in the late 1970s. He moved to Marvel Comics in 1980, where he took over The Defenders, a team super-hero book. DeMatteis later distinguished himself at Marvel with long runs on Captain America and The Spectacular Spider-Man, including the fan-favorite story arc Kraven's Last Hunt.
DeMatteis' contributions as an independent comics creator include The Compleat Moonshadow and Blood: A Tale. He is also the author of a young adult series of books, Abadazad.
Notable Works
- 1981 - 1984: Captain America
- 1986 - 1992: Justice League of America
- 1991 - 1993: The Spectacular Spider-Man
- 1998: The Compleat Moonshadow
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