Evan Dorkin
Encyclopedia
Evan Dorkin is an American
comics
artist and writer. His best known works are the comic books Milk and Cheese and Dork. His comics often poke fun at fandom
, even while making it clear that Dorkin is a fan himself.
As well as his comics work, Dorkin has also written for animation, including (with his wife Sarah Dyer
, also a comics writer/artist, married August 12, 2001) Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(in an audio commentary for one episode, he repeatedly jokes that he and Dyer were "fired" from this job). He also wrote and produced an animated television pilot
for Adult Swim
called Welcome to Eltingville
, based on his own characters. Dorkin and Dyer also wrote some episodes of the Superman
animated series, particularly the episode "Live Wire," which introduced a new character of the same name
. Additionally, the pair contributed to the script of the 2006 English-language version of the anime Shin Chan. After an initial six-episode order proved successful, more episodes were ordered, but Dorkin and Dyer are no longer working on the series. They had also been developing a pilot for a series entitled Tyrone's Inferno for Adult Swim
for the last few years, but according to Dorkin's LiveJournal
the project is dead. Dorkin has been the recipient of several Eisner Award
s, including 2002's Best Writer/Artist: Humor.
United States
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comics
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
artist and writer. His best known works are the comic books Milk and Cheese and Dork. His comics often poke fun at fandom
Fandom
Fandom is a term used to refer to a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of sympathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest...
, even while making it clear that Dorkin is a fan himself.
As well as his comics work, Dorkin has also written for animation, including (with his wife Sarah Dyer
Sarah Dyer
Sarah Dyer is a comic book writer and artist with roots in the zine movement of the late eighties and early nineties.-Early life:Dyer was born in Louisiana, went to college in Gainesville, Florida and then moved to New York City.-Career:...
, also a comics writer/artist, married August 12, 2001) Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
(in an audio commentary for one episode, he repeatedly jokes that he and Dyer were "fired" from this job). He also wrote and produced an animated television pilot
Television pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
for Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
called Welcome to Eltingville
Welcome to Eltingville
Welcome to Eltingville is an animated comedy pilot based on Evan Dorkin Eisner Award winning comic book, Dork!; which takes place in Eltingville, Staten Island. The pilot episode, titled "Bring Me the Head of Boba Fett", in the premiered in the United States on March 3, 2002, on Cartoon Network's...
, based on his own characters. Dorkin and Dyer also wrote some episodes of the Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
animated series, particularly the episode "Live Wire," which introduced a new character of the same name
Livewire (DC Comics)
Livewire is a fictional character and a supervillain in the . She first appeared in 1997 in Superman: The Animated Series and was voiced by Lori Petty. Her first appearance in the comic books was in the publication of Action Comics #835 .-Animated series:Leslie Willis was once Metropolis' most...
. Additionally, the pair contributed to the script of the 2006 English-language version of the anime Shin Chan. After an initial six-episode order proved successful, more episodes were ordered, but Dorkin and Dyer are no longer working on the series. They had also been developing a pilot for a series entitled Tyrone's Inferno for Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
for the last few years, but according to Dorkin's LiveJournal
LiveJournal
LiveJournal is a virtual community where Internet users can keep a blog, journal or diary. LiveJournal is also the name of the free and open source server software that was designed to run the LiveJournal virtual community....
the project is dead. Dorkin has been the recipient of several Eisner Award
Eisner Award
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, and sometimes referred to as the Oscar Awards of the Comics Industry, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books. The Eisner Awards were first conferred in 1988, created in response to the...
s, including 2002's Best Writer/Artist: Humor.
Comics
Comics work includes:- Rom: Spaceknight — (first published art in the letters pageComic book letter columnA comic book letter column is a section of a comic book where readers' letters to the publisher appear. Comic book letter columns are also commonly referred to as letter columns , letter pages, letters of comment , or simply letters to the editor...
of #37) Marvel ComicsMarvel 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...
, 1982 - Jim Higgins Fantastic Fanzine — Jim Higgins, 1984
- Phigments — Brian Marshall Comics Group, 1987
- Pirate Corp$ / Hectic Planet - Eternity ComicsEternity ComicsEternity Comics was a California-based comic book publisher active from 1986 to 1994, first as an independent publisher, then as an imprint of Malibu Comics. Eternity published creator-owned comics of an offbeat, independent flavor, as well as some licensed properties...
/ Slave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor Graphics is an independent American comic book publisher, well-known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics.-Company history:...
, 1987–1989 - Wild Knights - Eternity Comics, 1989
- Milk and Cheese - Slave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor Graphics is an independent American comic book publisher, well-known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics.-Company history:...
, 1991–1997 - Predator: Big Game - Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, 1991 - Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (comic book adaptation) - Marvel ComicsMarvel 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...
, 1991 - Bill and Ted's Excellent Comic BookBill and Ted's Excellent Comic BookBill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book was a twelve-issue comic book series published in 1991 and based on the Bill & Ted franchise.-Plot:The first two issues revolve around the efforts of Bill and Ted as they plan a party to celebrate their recent nuptials...
- Marvel, 1992–93 - Predator: Bad Blood - Dark Horse Comics 1993
- Fight-Man One Shot - Marvel, 1993
- Dork! - Slave Labor Graphics, 1993–present
- Instant PianoInstant PianoInstant Piano was a humorous comics anthology published by Dark Horse Comics. It ran for four issues from 1994 to 1995.-Awards and recognition:...
- Dark Horse Comics, 1994 - Generation ECCH! The Backlash Starts Here - Jason Cohen & Michael Krugman, Fireside Books, 1994
- Mask: The Hunt for Green October - Dark Horse Comics, 1995
- Superman and Batman: World's FunnestSuperman and Batman: World's FunnestSuperman and Batman: World's Funnest is an American single issue prestige format comic book published in 2000 by DC Comics. It was written by Evan Dorkin and illustrated by numerous artists. The issue still takes place in New Earth, which makes it canon to the main continuity of DC Universe...
- DC ComicsDC ComicsDC 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...
, 2001 - Bizarro Comics - DC Comics, 2001
- Bizarro World - DC Comics, 2005
- Dose - Bankshot Comics, 2007
- Beasts of BurdenBeasts of Burden (comics)Beasts of Burden is a Dark Horse Comics team of animals, created by writer Evan Dorkin and artist Jill Thompson, that investigate different paranormal events that occur in their small neighborhood of Burden Hill...
- 4-issue mini-series, Dark Horse Comics, 2009
TV
- Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
(TV series), 1994–1999 - Welcome to EltingvilleWelcome to EltingvilleWelcome to Eltingville is an animated comedy pilot based on Evan Dorkin Eisner Award winning comic book, Dork!; which takes place in Eltingville, Staten Island. The pilot episode, titled "Bring Me the Head of Boba Fett", in the premiered in the United States on March 3, 2002, on Cartoon Network's...
(TV Pilot), 2002
External links
- Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer's House of Fun
- Big Mouth Types Again - Dorkin's LiveJournalLiveJournalLiveJournal is a virtual community where Internet users can keep a blog, journal or diary. LiveJournal is also the name of the free and open source server software that was designed to run the LiveJournal virtual community....
- Complete list of Dorkin's work for MAD Magazine
- Evan Dorkin interview from the Comic Book Haters' podcast - Part One
- Interview with Futureal Studio