James Asmus
Encyclopedia
James Asmus is a writer, actor and comedian originally from Cleveland Ohio. He has been affiliated with such theaters as "The Annoyance
" and the sketch group Hey You Millionaires
.
, The Runaways, X-Men: Manifest Destiny
and Generation Hope
Annoyance Theatre
The Annoyance Theatre, or Annoyance Productions as it is sometimes called, is a theater and associated ensemble based in Chicago that deals mainly in absurd, pretentious and outrageous humor. Many people that have performed with the ensemble have gone on to become successful stage and screen actors...
" and the sketch group Hey You Millionaires
Hey you millionaires
Hey You Millionaires is a Los Angeles based sketch comedy trio composed of James Asmus, John Bohan, and Jim Fath. Though all three members are originally from Cleveland, Ohio the group formed in Chicago in 2004. They've appeared on the cover of Fortune Magazine, CNN.com, were twice voted "Best...
.
Playwright
Asmus has written several plays for both the Annoyance Theater and The New Colony theater group in Chicago. The plays he has written include Love Is Dead (The Annoyance), Hearts Full of Blood (the New Colony) and Amelia Earhart Jungle Princes (The New Colony). Both Love is Dead and Hearts Full of Blood have been featured at the New York Fringe Fest, winning awards for Outstanding Music & Lyrics and Outstanding Achievement in Playwrighting respectively.Comic books
Asmus is currently employed as a writer for Marvel Comics, writing such comics as Dark X-MenDark X-Men
The Dark X-Men are a Marvel Comics comic-book team. They made their debut during the crossover between Dark Avengers and Uncanny X-Men written by Matt Fraction, as part of the broader Dark Reign storyline. Each member but Namor has been handpicked by then–H.A.M.M.E.R...
, The Runaways, X-Men: Manifest Destiny
X-Men: Manifest Destiny
"Manifest Destiny" is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics through the X-Men related titles and a number of limited series, including a self titled one...
and Generation Hope
Awards and nominations
Theater Awards- 2008 Fringe NYC Outstanding Music & Lyrics - Love Is Dead: a NecRomantic Musical Comedy
- 2008 After Dark Awards Outstanding Original Score - Love Is Dead: a NecRomantic Musical Comedy
- 2009 Chicago Readers' Choice Best Emerging Playwright
- 2010 Fringe NYC Overall Excellence in Playwrighting - Hearts Full of Blood
Comics
- 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...
- X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
- X-Men: Manifest Destiny #1, 4 (#1 Boom Boom story; #3 Nightcrawler story, 2008)
- X-Men: Manifest Destiny - Nightcrawler #1 (with pencils by Jorge Molina and Adrian Syaf, 2008)
- Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1 (Mimic story, pencils by Jesse Delperdang, 2009)
- Nation X #1 (Nightcrawler & Wolverine story, art by Mike Allred, 2009)
- X-Men vs. Vampires #1 (Husk story, art by Tom Raney, 2010)
- Wolverine #900 (first story only, with co-writer C. B. CebulskiC. B. CebulskiC.B. Cebulski is an American writer and editor for Marvel Comics, known for his work on titles such as Marvel Fairy Tales. As of 2011, he holds the position of Senior Vice President of Creative & Creator Development.-Career:...
pencils by David Finch (comics), 2010) - Deadpool Team-Up #890 (pencils by Micah GunnellMicah GunnellMicah Gunnell is a comic book artist who currently works for Aspen Comics in the United States. He has illustrated 23 of the Heroes graphic novels, and is the artist of 'Dellec', a brand new series from Aspen Comics debuting in May 2009....
, 2010) - X-Men: Serve and Protect #1, 4 (#1 Emma Frost story only; #4 Psylocke story, 2010)
- Uncanny X-Men Annual #3 (pencils by Nicholas Bradshaw, 2011)
- Generation Hope #13-
- Other Marvel
- Runaways Vol. 3 #10 (with co-writer Christopher Yost and art by Sara PichelliSara PichelliSara Pichelli is an Italian comic book artist best known for first illustrating the Miles Morales version of Ultimate Spider-Man. After starting her career in animation, Pichelli entered the comic book industry working for IDW Publishing before joining Marvel Comics in 2008 after getting discovered...
& Emma Rios, Marvel Comics, 2009) - Steve Rogers: Super Soldier Annual #1 (pencils by Ibraim Roberson, 2011)
- Namor: The First Mutant Annual #1 (pencils by Max Fiumara, 2011)
- Runaways Vol. 3 #10 (with co-writer Christopher Yost and art by Sara Pichelli
- X-Men