Alexander C. Irvine
Encyclopedia
Alexander C. Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction
writer. Many of his works have appeared under the simpler moniker "Alex Irvine."
-winning 2002 novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the 2003 collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail Quest
novel One King, One Soldier (2004), and the World War II
-era historical fantasy The Narrows (2005). Buyout, a novel set in 2041, was published by Random House
in 2009.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel (2004), a novel set in Isaac Asimov
's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno (2006), about the DC Comics
superhero
. His novel The Ultimates: Against All Enemies, about the Marvel Comics
superhero team
was published by Pocket Books
in September 2007. He also wrote the Vertigo Encyclopedia. As well as writing about comics he has written a number of comic book series, including one featuring Daimon Hellstrom
for the Marvel Comics
imprint MAX
and Daredevil Noir.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine
and a PhD from the University of Denver
. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix
.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
writer. Many of his works have appeared under the simpler moniker "Alex Irvine."
Biography
Irvine was born on March 22, 1969. Irvine first gained attention with his Locus AwardLocus Award for Best First Novel
Winners of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, awarded by the Locus magazine. Awards presented in a given year are for works published in the previous calendar year....
-winning 2002 novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the 2003 collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail Quest
The Grail Quest
The Grail Quest is a historical fiction novel series written by Bernard Cornwell dealing with a 14th Century search for the Holy Grail, around the time of the Hundred Years' War. They follow the adventures of Thomas of Hookton as he leaves Dorset after the murder of his father and joins the...
novel One King, One Soldier (2004), and the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
-era historical fantasy The Narrows (2005). Buyout, a novel set in 2041, was published by Random House
Random House
Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has a movie production arm, Random House Films,...
in 2009.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel (2004), a novel set in Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000...
's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno (2006), about the DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
superhero
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
. His novel The Ultimates: Against All Enemies, about the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
superhero team
Ultimates
The Ultimates is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team was created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, and first appeared in The Ultimates #1 , as part of the company's Ultimate Marvel imprint...
was published by Pocket Books
Pocket Books
Pocket Books is a division of Simon & Schuster that primarily publishes paperback books.- History :Pocket produced the first mass-market, pocket-sized paperback books in America in early 1939 and revolutionized the publishing industry...
in September 2007. He also wrote the Vertigo Encyclopedia. As well as writing about comics he has written a number of comic book series, including one featuring Daimon Hellstrom
Daimon Hellstrom
Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:He first appeared in Ghost Rider Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics...
for the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
imprint MAX
MAX (comics)
MAX is an imprint of Marvel Comics aimed at a niche 'adults only' audience, launched in 2001 after Marvel broke with the Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system...
and Daredevil Noir.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
and a PhD from the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix
The Phoenix (newspaper)
The Phoenix is the name of several alternative weekly newspapers published in the United States by Phoenix Media/Communications Group of Boston, Massachusetts including the Boston Phoenix, the Providence Phoenix, the Portland Phoenix and the now-defunct Worcester Phoenix...
.
Original fiction
- A Scattering of Jades (2002, ISBN 0-7653-0116-4)
- One King, One Soldier (2004, ISBN 0-345-46696-9)
- The Narrows (2005, ISBN 0-345-46698-5)
- Buyout (2009, ISBN 0-345-49433-4)
- Mystery Hill (novella, PS PublishingPS PublishingPS Publishing is a Hornsea based publisher founded in 1999 by Peter Crowther. They specialise in novella length fiction from the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. It has quickly become established as one of Britain's premier small presses...
, 2009, ISBN 978-1-906301-40-8)
Licensed work
- Have Robot, Will Travel (2004, ISBN 1-59687-151-2)
- Batman: Inferno (October 2006, ISBN 0-345-47945-9)
- The Ultimates: Against All Enemies (2007, ISBN 1-4165-1071-0)
- The SupernaturalSupernatural (TV series)Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls (September 2007, ISBN 0-06-136703-6) - Supernatural: John WinchesterJohn Winchester (Supernatural)John Eric Winchester is a fictional character on The CW Television Network's drama/horror television series Supernatural, and the protagonist of the comic book spin-off series Supernatural: Origins. Developed by series creator Eric Kripke, the character is mainly portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan...
's Journal (February 2009, ISBN 0-06-170662-0) - Iron Man: Virus (January 2010)
- Iron Man 2 (April 2010, ISBN 978-0-446-56458-8)
- Transformers: Exodus (June 2010, ISBN 978-0-345-51985-6)
- The Seal of Karga Kul: A Dungeons & Dragons Novel (December 2010)
- Star Wars: Mandorla (December 2011; tentative title)
Comics
- Hellstorm: Son of Satan -- Equinox #1-5 (art by Russell BraunRussell BraunRussell Braun is a Canadian operatic lyric baritone.Much sought-after as a soloist and for opera roles, Russell Braun performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera, the Salzburg Festival, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, l'Opéra de Paris, the San Diego Opera, the San Francisco Opera and the Canadian...
) (MarvelMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
MAXMAX (comics)MAX is an imprint of Marvel Comics aimed at a niche 'adults only' audience, launched in 2001 after Marvel broke with the Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system...
, October 2006-February 2007) - DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
NoirMarvel NoirMarvel Noir is a 2009-2010 Marvel Comics alternative continuity combining elements of film noir and pulp fiction with the Marvel Universe. The central premise of the mini-series replaces super powers with driven, noir-flavored characterization....
: Liar's Poker #1-4 (art by Tomm CokerTomm CokerTomm Coker, also known as Thomas L. Coker, is an American comic book artist and film director/writer.-Career:Coker's career started in the early nineties drawing comic books for Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Comics and DC Comics...
) (Marvel, April–July 2009) - The Murder of King Tut #1-5 (adapted from the novel by James Patterson, art by Christopher Mitten and Ron Randall) (IDW, June–October 2010)
- Iron Man: The Rapture #1-4 (art by Lan Medina) (Marvel Knights, November 2010-January 2011)
- Dark Sun: Ianto's Tomb #1-5 (January 2011-)