Michael Jan Friedman
Encyclopedia
Michael Jan Friedman is an author
of nearly sixty books of fiction
and nonfiction, more than half of which are in the Star Trek
universe. Ten of his titles have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list
. Friedman has also written for network and cable television, radio, more than 150 comic books, most of them for DC Comics
.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
#7. Secret of the Lizard People (1995)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Day of Honor
Star Trek Day of Honor (1997) (with Diane Carey, L.A. Graf, Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith)
Star Trek: Captain's Table
Star Trek: Stargazer
Knightfall I: Jedi Storm
(this book was completed as the first in a 3-part series, which was cancelled).
Deadly Games (1996)
The Seekers and the Sword (1985)
The Fortress and the Fire (1988)
The Mutt in the Iron Muzzle (1997)
#16. The Sirian Conspiracy (2000)
The Chaos Engine Book 1: X-Men / Doctor Doom (2000)
#1-38, 0 (1992–1995) Batman Chronicles #23 - "Automotive" story only (1995) DC Universe: Holiday Bash #1 - "The Vessel" story only (1997) DC Universe: Trinity #1 - 'Darkstars' story only, 2 - plot only (1993) Flash #102, 103, 104, 105, 1,000,000 (1995) Flash Annual #10 - "Sound and Fury" story only (1997) Flash 80-Page Giant #1 - "Thunder and Lightning" story only (1998) Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #3 - 'Depth Charges' story only (1992) Legends of the DC Universe #15, 16, 17 (1999) Legends of the Universe 80-Page Giant #2 - "Twisted" story only (2000) New Titans #123, 124 (1995) Outlaws #1-6 (1991–1992) Justice League Quarterly #7 - 'Klaarsh Reunion' story only, #11- 15 - 'Praxis' features only (1992, 1993, 1994) Justice League Task Force #10-12 (1994) Star Trek: The Modala Imperative #1-4 (1991) Star Trek Annual #4 - 5 (1993, 1994) Star Trek The Next Generation Vol. 2 #1-17, 19-28, 30-50, 52-80, Annual 2-3, 6 (1989–1996) Star Trek The Next Generation: Shadowheart #1-4 (1994–1995) Star Trek The Next Generation Special #2 - 'The Choice' and 'Out of Time' stories only (1994) Superman 80-Page Giant #2 - "Under Control" story only (1999)
#101, 102 (1995) Silver Surfer: Loftier than Mortals #1–2 (1999)
Author
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of nearly sixty books of fiction
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
and nonfiction, more than half of which are in the Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
universe. Ten of his titles have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list
New York Times Best Seller list
The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is published weekly in The New York Times Book Review magazine, which is published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and as a stand-alone publication...
. Friedman has also written for network and cable television, radio, more than 150 comic books, most of them for 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...
.
Star Trek
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- #45. Double, DoubleDouble, Double (Star Trek novel)Double, Double is a Star Trek: The Original Series novel written by Michael Jan Friedman.-Plot:One android has survived the destruction of Roger Korby and his scientific facilities. The robot creates another Captain Kirk and fools the U.S.S. Hood with a distress signal...
(1989) - #56. Legacy (1991)
- #58. Faces of Fire (1992)
- #85. Republic: My Brother's Keeper 1 (1998)
- #86. Constitution: My Brother's Keeper 2 (1998)
- #87. Enterprise: My Brother's Keeper 3 (1998)
- Star Trek Federation Guide (1997)
- #45. Double, Double
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- #9. A Call to Darkness (1989)
- #12. Doomsday World (1990) (with Carmen Carter, Peter DavidPeter DavidPeter Allen David , often abbreviated PAD, is an American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games...
and Robert GreenbergerRobert GreenbergerRobert "Bob" Greenberger known for his work as an editor for Comics Scene, Starlog Press and Weekly World News, as well as holding executive positions at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He is also an elected office holder in his home of Fairfield, Connecticut.-Early life:Greenberger was born in...
) - #15. Fortune's Light (1990)
- #32. Requiem (1994) (with Kevin RyanKevin Ryan (author)Kevin Ryan is the founder and director emeritus of the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University.-Career:As a naval officer, Ryan attended Instructors School and taught...
) - #56. The First Virtue: Double Helix 6 (1999) (with Christie GoldenChristie GoldenChristie Golden is an award-winning author who lives in Loveland, Colorado, United States. She has written over thirty novels and several short stories in fantasy, horror and science fiction.-Career:...
) - Reunion (1991)
- Relics (1992)
- All Good Things... (1994)
- Crossover (1995)
- Kahless (1996)
- X-Men: Planet XPlanet X (Star Trek)The 1998 Star Trek novel Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman is a crossover between the X-Men comic book series and the characters of Star Trek: The Next Generation...
(1998) - Q's Guide to the Continuum (1998) (with Robert Greenberger)
- The Valiant (2000)
- Double Helix Omnibus (2002) (with John Gregory BetancourtJohn Gregory BetancourtJohn Gregory Betancourt is a writer of science fiction, fantasy and mystery novels as well as short stories. He has worked as an assistant editor at Amazing Stories and editor of Horror: The Newsmagazine of the Horror Field, the revived Weird Tales magazine, the first issue of H. P...
, Diane CareyDiane CareyDiane Carey is primarily a science fiction author best known for her work in the Star Trek franchise. She has been the lead-off writer for two Star Trek spin-off book series: Star Trek The Next Generation with Star Trek: Ghost Ship, and the novelization of the Star Trek: Enterprise pilot, Broken...
, Peter David, Christie Golden, Kristine Kathryn RuschKristine Kathryn RuschKristine Kathryn Rusch is an American writer. She writes under various pseudonyms in multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, and mainstream....
, Dean Wesley SmithDean Wesley SmithDean Wesley Smith is a science fiction author, known primarily for his Star Trek novels, movie novelizations, and other novels of licensed properties such as Smallville, Spider-Man, X-Men, Aliens, Roswell, Men in Black, and Quantum Leap...
and John VornholtJohn VornholtJohn Blair Vornholt is an American science fiction author known primarily for his media tie-ins, particularly Star Trek novels.-Original works:*The Troll King*The Troll Queen*The Troll Treasure*The First Third...
) - Pantheon (2003)
- The Hand of Kahless (2004) (with John M. FordJohn M. FordJohn Milo "Mike" Ford was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, game designer, and poet.Ford was regarded as an extraordinarily intelligent, erudite and witty man. He was a popular contributor to several online discussions...
) - Death in WinterDeath In WinterDeath in Winter is a Star Trek: The Next Generation novel, written by Michael Jan Friedman, published in hardcover in September 2005.-Plot:...
(2005)
- Star Trek: Miscellaneous
- Shadows on the Sun (1993)
- Starfleet Year One (2001)
- #6.
- #18.
- #3.
- #2.
Star Trek: Stargazer
Star Trek: Stargazer is a series of Star Trek novels written by Michael Jan Friedman. The novels are about the adventures of the USS Stargazer , which was Jean-Luc Picard's first command....
- Gauntlet (2002)
- Progenitor (2002)
- Stargazer: Three (2003)
- Oblivion (2003)
- Enigma (2003)
- Maker (2004)
Star Wars
The New Jedi Order SeriesKnightfall I: Jedi Storm
The Knightfall Trilogy
The Knightfall Trilogy was to be a trilogy of novels, set in the Star Wars galaxy, and a part of The New Jedi Order series. The trilogy was to be written by Michael Jan Friedman, but was cancelled after he had finished the first book, Jedi Storm.-Entries:*Knightfall I: Jedi Storm by Michael Jan...
(this book was completed as the first in a 3-part series, which was cancelled).
Other Novels
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was a live-action American television series based on the Superman comic books...
Predator (novel series)
The Predator novels are an extension of the Predator franchise, the most recent are published by Dark Horse Comics under their DH Press imprint...
- #5.
- #5.
DC Comics
Darkstars
The first Darkstars were a group of fictional intergalactic policemen that appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. They were introduced in Darkstars #1 , and were created by Michael Jan Friedman and Mike Collins. The series lasted a total of 39 issues, ending with issue #38 , with an issue...
#1-38, 0 (1992–1995) Batman Chronicles #23 - "Automotive" story only (1995) DC Universe: Holiday Bash #1 - "The Vessel" story only (1997) DC Universe: Trinity #1 - 'Darkstars' story only, 2 - plot only (1993) Flash #102, 103, 104, 105, 1,000,000 (1995) Flash Annual #10 - "Sound and Fury" story only (1997) Flash 80-Page Giant #1 - "Thunder and Lightning" story only (1998) Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #3 - 'Depth Charges' story only (1992) Legends of the DC Universe #15, 16, 17 (1999) Legends of the Universe 80-Page Giant #2 - "Twisted" story only (2000) New Titans #123, 124 (1995) Outlaws #1-6 (1991–1992) Justice League Quarterly #7 - 'Klaarsh Reunion' story only, #11- 15 - 'Praxis' features only (1992, 1993, 1994) Justice League Task Force #10-12 (1994) Star Trek: The Modala Imperative #1-4 (1991) Star Trek Annual #4 - 5 (1993, 1994) Star Trek The Next Generation Vol. 2 #1-17, 19-28, 30-50, 52-80, Annual 2-3, 6 (1989–1996) Star Trek The Next Generation: Shadowheart #1-4 (1994–1995) Star Trek The Next Generation Special #2 - 'The Choice' and 'Out of Time' stories only (1994) Superman 80-Page Giant #2 - "Under Control" story only (1999)
Marvel Comics
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
#101, 102 (1995) Silver Surfer: Loftier than Mortals #1–2 (1999)
Television
- Season 2, Episode 12 "Resistance
External links
- Another site about Friedman
- Friedman article at Memory AlphaMemory AlphaMemory Alpha is a wiki that is an encyclopedic reference for topics related to the Star Trek fictional universe. Conceived by Harry Doddema and Dan Carlson in September 2003 and officially launched on December 5 of that year, it uses the wiki model and is hosted by Wikia, Inc. on the MediaWiki...
- Friedman article at Memory Beta
- AvPGalaxy Interview with Michael Jan Friedman