Today in Comics History, May 24: Happy birthday, Evan Skolnick!

Born on this day: Evan Skolnick, comics writer/editor (Iron Man, RoboCop, NFL SuperPro, Excalibur, Deathlok, New Warriors and more) and video game writer/instructor (Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Guitar Hero III, Cuphead, and others)!


from Marvel Age #89 and 101 (Marvel, May 1990 and June 1991); text by Chris Eliopoulis and Barry Dutter, pencils and inks by Ron Zalme, colors by Renee Witterstaetter



Here's another reason I love 'im: apparently Evan Skolnick, like me, tries to leave parties early. (I just have social anxiety.)


from Marvel Age #112 (May 1992)
But he doesn't seem to mind crowded offices! Can you find Evan Skolnick amongst (amongst?) the assorted Marvel Bullpenners? Hint: Douglas Adams would like him.

from Marvel Age #120 (Marvel, January 1993), art by Rick Parker
(Click top picture to Bullpen-size)
Happy birthday, Evan!

NOW BRING BACK TOP DOG!


from Marvel Comics cover-dated May 1990