Today in Comics History, July 9: Happy birthday, Craig Anderson!

Born on this here today: Craig Anderson, Marvel Comics Managing Editor in the 1980s and '90s, and occasional scripter (Amazing Spider-Man, Savage Sword of Conan). He and Paty Cockrum created the hero Red 9! Also, I guess he wore plaid pants a lot!


from Marvel Age #31, 55, 91, and 103 (Marvel, October 1985, October 1987, August 1990, and August 1991); text by Jim Salicrup (#31), Mike Carlin (#55) and Chris Eliopoulis and Barry Dutter (#91 and 103); pencils and inks by Ron Zalme; colors by Andy Yanchus (#31), Paul Becton (#54) and Renee Witterstaetter (#91 and 103)




Craig Anderson explains Who he Is and How He Came to Be™!


from "Bullpen Bulletins" in Marvel Comics cover-dated August 1988
Can you find Craig among the Mighty Marvel Editors? Hint!: he's wearing plaid pants.




cover of Marvel Age #35 (Marvel, February 1986), by James Fry and Tom Morgan
Oh ho, you clever person you! You found him right awya. But how about finding Craig Anderson here, in the Marvel Bullpen? Hint!: he's wearing plaid pants!

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



from Marvel Age #104 (Marvel, September 1991)