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⚫ '''Alan Gordon''' (b. June 22, 1953,<ref name="CBG">{{cite web|John Jackson Miller|last=Miller|first= John Jackson| url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays| work= ]| date=June 10, 2005| accessdate= December 12, 2010 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5trAbNQWw | archivedate=October 29, 2010}}</ref> in ], ])<ref name="Bierbaum">Bierbaum, Tom & Mary. "Legion Outpost," ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' vol. 4, #3 (Jan. 1990).</ref> is a ] creator primarily known as an ] and ]. He is best known for his 1990s work on ]' '']'' and the '']'', ]' '']'', and ]' creator-owned '']''.


⚫ '''Alan Gordon''' (born June 22, 1953)<ref name="CBG">{{cite web|last=Miller |first=John Jackson |url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays |work=] |date=June 10, 2005 |accessdate=December 12, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218031356/http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |archivedate=February 18, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is an American ] creator primarily known as an ] and ]. He is best known for his 1990s work on ]' '']'' and the '']'', ]' '']'', and ]' creator-owned '']''. He is not to be confused with another Al Gordon who illustrated comics in the 1950s.<ref>, ''Who's Who of American Comic Books, 1928–1999''. Accessed Oct. 5, 2022.</ref>
⚫ == Career ==
=== Star Reach and Marvel ===
⚫ ]. Inks by ]. Colours by ]]]


==Biography==
⚫ Gordon's career began in the mid-1970s as ] and ] of the story "A Christmas Carol", starring ]'s ] detective the ], in '']'' #6 (Dec. 1977), from the early ] publisher ]. The following year, Gordon began freelance inking for ], working with ]s ] and ], respectively, on a backup story each in '']'' #220-221 (April–May 1978). He was the regular inker on '']'', with penciler ] from #7-16 (Oct. 1978 - July 1979), and worked as well on at least one issue each of '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and "]" through 1982.
⚫ === Early life===
Gordon was born in ], ].<ref name="Bierbaum">Bierbaum, Tom & Mary. "Legion Outpost," ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' vol. 4, #3 (Jan. 1990).</ref>


=== DC, Eclipse, Marvel, and Image === === Early career ===
⚫ ]. Inks by Al Gordon. Colors by ]]]
⚫ In 1982 Gordon left Marvel for ] to ink writer-penciler-co-creator ] and fill-in penciler ] on the ] ] series '']''. In 1983, Gordon did a year-and-a-half-long run at the independent ], inking ] on Will and Mark Evanier's '']'', as well as inking Rick Hoberg for the company's spin-off series ''Surge'' and its ] ''Eclipse Monthly''.


⚫ Gordon's career began in the mid-1970s as ] of the story "A Christmas Carol", starring ]'s ] detective the ], in '']'' #6 (Dec. 1977), from the early ] publisher ]. The following year, Gordon began freelance inking for ], working with ]s ] and ], respectively, on a backup story each in '']'' #220-221 (April–May 1978). He was the regular inker on '']'', with penciler ] from #7-16 (Oct. 1978 - July 1979), and worked as well on at least one issue each of '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and "]" through 1982.<ref name=gcd>{{gcdb|type=credit|search=Al+Gordon|title=Al Gordon}}</ref><!-- no way to separate the credits - his are the later ones -->
⚫ Afterward, he returned to Marvel to become the regular inker on the company's flagship series '']'', and on the ] adventure ] '']'' (with ] penciling). Other work around this time includes issues of '']'' and '']'', and Marvel's licensed series '']'' and '']''.


⚫ === 1980-1990s ===
⚫ Freelancing once again for DC, Gordon in 1987 began inking Kevin Maguire while working with plotter/thumbnail artist ] on '']''. Two years later, Gordon, this time inking Giffen, also began cowriting with Giffen and ] and ] for DC's revamped '']''. Gordon took over the complete writing and scripting chores for issues #21 though 24 (Aug. 1991), while continuing to ink Giffen.
⚫ In 1982, Gordon left Marvel for ] to ink writer-penciler-co-creator ] and fill-in penciler ] on the series '']''. In 1983, Gordon did a year-and-a-half run at the independent ], inking ] on Will and Mark Evanier's '']'', as well as inking Rick Hoberg for the company's spin-off series ''Surge'' and its ] ''Eclipse Monthly''.<ref name=gcd />


⚫ Afterward, he returned to Marvel to become the regular inker on the company's flagship series '']'', and on the ] adventure ] '']'' (with ] penciling). Other work around this time includes issues of '']'' and '']'', and Marvel's licensed series '']'' and '']''.<ref name=gcd />
⚫ In 1992 he began adapting a childhood creation, ''],'' with ] for creator-owned company ]. ''WildStar: Sky Zero'' was the title of the miniseries that was written, inked, edited (with the help of Bud Shakespeare) and produced by Gordon, and penciled by ]. There was also a continuing ] series started with penciler ].


⚫ Freelancing once again for DC, Gordon in 1987 began inking Kevin Maguire while working with plotter/thumbnail artist ] on '']''. Two years later, Gordon, this time inking Giffen, also began cowriting with Giffen and ] and ] for DC's revamped '']''. Gordon took over the complete writing and scripting chores for issues #21 though 24 (Aug. 1991), while continuing to ink Giffen.<ref name=gcd />
⚫ Other late 1980s and 1990s work includes Marvel's ], ] and a run over penciler ] on ]; DC's ''Valor'' and ''Timber Wolf'' (the latter of which he also wrote and thumbnailed); ]' ''Champions''; ]'s "Supreme" series and ''Judgment Day Alpha'' both written by ]; '']'' written by Alan Moore for DC’s ] ]; ]' '']'' and others.


⚫ In 1992 he began '']'' with ] for ]. The ''WildStar: Sky Zero'' miniseries was written, inked, edited (with the help of Billy "Bud" Shakespeare) and produced by Gordon with pencils by ]. A continuing ] series followed with penciler ].<ref name=gcd />
⚫ He continued his working relationship with Ordway, inking Marvel's '']'' vol. 2. Other 2000s work for Marvel includss '']'' #25 (Sept. 2004) and ''Marvel Holiday Special'' #1 (Jan. 2006).


⚫ Other late 1980s and 1990s work includes issues of Marvel's '']'' and '']'' and a run over penciler ] on '']''; DC's ''Valor'' and ''Timber Wolf'' (the latter of which he also wrote and thumbnailed); ]' ''Champions''; ]'s "Supreme" series and ''Judgment Day Alpha'' both written by ]; '']'' written by Alan Moore for DC's ] ]; ]' '']'' and others.<ref name=gcd />
⚫ ]]]

===2000s-2010s===
⚫ He continued his working relationship with Ordway, inking Marvel's '']'' vol. 2. Other 2000s work for Marvel includes '']'' #25 (Sept. 2004) and ''Marvel Holiday Special'' #1 (Jan. 2006).<ref name=gcd />

⚫ ]


== Other media == == Other media ==
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== Awards == == Awards ==
Gordon has accumulated an extensive array of recognition within the comics industry, including two ] and several ] nominations. Gordon has received two ] and several Eisner Award and ] nominations:


'''Awards'''
⚫ * Harvey Award for Best Inker 1988 (nominated) - ] #1, ]<ref name="harveyawards.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1988nom.html |title=The Harvey Awards |publisher=The Harvey Awards |date= |accessdate=2010-09-07| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100829073233/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1988nom.html| archivedate= 29 August 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
⚫ * Harvey Award for Best New Series 1988 (nominated) - Justice League International, by ], ], ] and Al Gordon, DC Comics<ref name="harveyawards.org"/>
⚫ * Eisner Award for ] 1988 (nominated) - Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon, for Justice League International #1, DC Comics
* Eisner Award for ] 2000 - '']'' #1 (ABC Comics): "How Tom Strong Got Started," by ], ], and Al Gordon<ref name="comic-con.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_pastwinners.php |title=The Eisner Awards: Complete List of Past Winners |publisher=Comic-con.org |date=2010-07-21 |accessdate=2010-09-07| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100920090800/http://comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_pastwinners.php| archivedate= 20 September 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
* Eisner Award for ] 2000 - ''Tom Strong'' #4–7 (ABC Comics), by Alan Moore, Chris Sprouse, Al Gordon, and guest artists<ref name="comic-con.org"/> * Eisner Award for ] 2000 - ''Tom Strong'' #4–7 (ABC Comics), by Alan Moore, Chris Sprouse, Al Gordon, and guest artists<ref name="comic-con.org"/>
* Harvey Award for Best Inker 2000 (nominated) - Tom Strong, ABC Comics (Tom Strong also nominated for Best New Series 2000 and Best Continuing or Limited Series 2000)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2000nom.html |title=The Harvey Awards |publisher=The Harvey Awards |date= |accessdate=2010-09-07| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100829073717/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2000nom.html| archivedate= 29 August 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> * Eisner Award for ] 2000 - '']'' #1 (ABC Comics): "How Tom Strong Got Started," by ], ], and Al Gordon<ref name="comic-con.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_pastwinners.php |title=The Eisner Awards: Complete List of Past Winners |publisher=Comic-con.org |date=2010-07-21 |accessdate=2010-09-07 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920090800/http://comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_pastwinners.php |archivedate=20 September 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

⚫ * Harvey Award for Best Inker 2001 (nominated) - Tom Strong, ABC Comics<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2001nom.html |title=The Harvey Awards |publisher=The Harvey Awards |date= |accessdate=2010-09-07| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100829073729/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2001nom.html| archivedate= 29 August 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
'''Nominations'''
⚫ * Harvey Award for Best Inker 1988 - '']'' #1, ]<ref name="harveyawards.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1988nom.html |title=1988 Harvey Award Nominees |publisher=The Harvey Awards |accessdate=2010-09-07 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829073233/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1988nom.html |archivedate=29 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
⚫ * Harvey Award for Best New Series 1988 - ''Justice League International'', by ], ], ] and Al Gordon, DC Comics<ref name="harveyawards.org"/>
⚫ * Eisner Award for ] 1988 - Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon, for ''Justice League International'' #1, DC Comics
* Harvey Award for Best Inker 2000 - ''Tom Strong'', ABC Comics (Tom Strong also nominated for Best New Series 2000 and Best Continuing or Limited Series 2000)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2000nom.html |title=2000 Harvey Award Nominees |publisher=The Harvey Awards |accessdate=2010-09-07 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829073717/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2000nom.html |archivedate=29 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
⚫ * Harvey Award for Best Inker 2001 - ''Tom Strong'', ABC Comics<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2001nom.html |title=2001 Harvey Award Nominees|publisher=The Harvey Awards |accessdate=2010-09-07 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829073729/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_2001nom.html |archivedate=29 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Bibliography == == Bibliography ==
⚫ === Writer ===
⚫ * '']'' (1989)
⚫ * ''Timber Wolf'' (1992)
⚫ * ''Who's Who: Update '93'' (1992)
⚫ * ''Wildstar: Sky Zero'' (1993)
⚫ * '']'' (1995)
⚫ * "]" feature in '']'' (2012)

⚫ === Penciller ===
⚫ * ''The DC Comics Encyclopedia'' (2004)
⚫ * ''Judgment Day'' (2003)
⚫ * '']'' (1985)
⚫ * '']'' (1977)


=== Inker === === Inker ===
{{Div col|colwidth=22em}}
* ''The Adventures of The ]'' (1996)
* '']'' (1996)
* '']'s Awesome Universe Handbook'' (1999) * '']'s Awesome Universe Handbook'' (1999)
* '']'' (1963) * '']'' (1963)
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* ''America's Best Comics Special'' (2001) * ''America's Best Comics Special'' (2001)
* ''Avengers Assemble'' (2004) * ''Avengers Assemble'' (2004)
* '']''(1963) * '']''(1963)
* ''The Avengers'' (1998) * ''The Avengers'' (1998)
* ''Back Issue'' (2003) * ''Back Issue'' (2003)
* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1968) * '']'' (1968)
* ''Captain America'' (1998) * ''Captain America'' (1998)
* ''Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!'' (1982) * ''Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!'' (1982)
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* ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine'' (2001) * ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine'' (2001)
* '']: War Torn'' (2002) * '']: War Torn'' (2002)
* '']'' (1987) * '']'' (1987)
* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1995) * '']'' (1995)
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* ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (1989) * ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (1989)
* '']'s Greatest Hits'' (1991) * '']'s Greatest Hits'' (1991)
* ''Marvel Age (1983) * ''Marvel Age'' (1983)
* '']'' (1988) * '']'' (1988)
* ''Marvel Holiday Special'' (1991) * ''Marvel Holiday Special'' (1991)
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* '']'' (1972) * '']'' (1972)
* ''Marvel Two-In-One'' (1974) * ''Marvel Two-In-One'' (1974)
* '']'' (1974) * '']'' (1974)
* ''Mek (2003) * ''Mek'' (2003)
* ''Miracleman (1985) * ''Miracleman'' (1985)
* ''New Men (1994) * ''New Men'' (1994)
* ''Orion (2000) * ''Orion'' (2000)
* ''Phantom Force (1993) * ''Phantom Force'' (1993)
* ''Power Man and Iron Fist (1978) * ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' (1978)
* '']'' (1984) * '']'' (1984)
* ''Powerline (1988) * ''Powerline'' (1988)
* ''Quack! (1976) * ''Quack!'' (1976)
* ''Reload/Mek (2004) * ''Reload/Mek'' (2004)
* '']'' (1985) * '']'' (1985)
* ''Sabretooth Classic (1994) * ''Sabretooth Classic'' (1994)
* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1974) * '']'' (1974)
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* ''Spider-Man Comics Weekly'' (UK) (1973) * ''Spider-Man Comics Weekly'' (UK) (1973)
* ''Spider-Man Visionaries: ]'' (2007) * ''Spider-Man Visionaries: ]'' (2007)
* ''Spider-Man: Birth of ]'' (2007) * ''Spider-Man: Birth of ]'' (2007)
* ''Spider-Man: The Cosmic Adventures'' (1993) * ''Spider-Man: The Cosmic Adventures'' (1993)
* ''Spider-Woman'' (1978) * ''Spider-Woman'' (1978)
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* ''X-Men: The Asgardian Wars'' (1989) * ''X-Men: The Asgardian Wars'' (1989)
* ''] Super Special'' (1997) * ''] Super Special'' (1997)
{{div col end}}

⚫ === Writer ===
⚫ * '']'' (1989)
⚫ * ''Timber Wolf'' (1992)
⚫ * ''Who's Who: Update '93'' (1992)
⚫ * ''Wildstar: Sky Zero'' (1993)
⚫ * '']'' (1995)
⚫ * "]" feature in '']'' (2012)
* "The Once and Future ]" (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/5160/advance-review-the-once-and-future-tarzan-one-shot/ |title=Comics Bulletin Review |publisher=Comics Bulletin |accessdate=2012-11-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117024032/http://comicsbulletin.com/reviews/5160/advance-review-the-once-and-future-tarzan-one-shot/ |archivedate=2012-11-17 }}</ref>

=== Penciller ===
⚫ * ''The DC Comics Encyclopedia'' (2004)
⚫ * ''Judgment Day'' (2003)
⚫ * '']'' (1985)
⚫ * '']'' (1977)


=== Cover artist === === Cover artist ===
{{Div col|colwidth=22em}}
* ''The Adventures of The New Men'' (1996) * ''The Adventures of The New Men'' (1996)
* ''Amazing Heroes'' (1981) * ''Amazing Heroes'' (1981)
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* ''Doom Patrol'' (1987) * ''Doom Patrol'' (1987)
* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1973) * '']'' (1973)
* '']'' (1984) * '']'' (1984)
* '']'' (1987) * '']'' (1987)
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* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1986) * '']'' (1986)
* ''Shadow Reavers (2001) * ''Shadow Reavers'' (2001)
* ''Surge'' (1984) * ''Surge'' (1984)
* ''Timber Wolf'' (1992) * ''Timber Wolf'' (1992)
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* ''The Trouble with Girls'' (1989) * ''The Trouble with Girls'' (1989)
* ''Valor'' (1992) * ''Valor'' (1992)
* ''Who's Who in the DC Universe (1990) * ''Who's Who in the DC Universe'' (1990)
* ''Wildstar'' (1995) * ''Wildstar'' (1995)
* ''Wildstar: Sky Zero'' (1993) * ''Wildstar: Sky Zero'' (1993)
* '']'' (1998) * '']'' (1998)
* ''Youngblood Super Special'' (1997) * ''Youngblood Super Special'' (1997)
{{div col end}}


=== Editor === === Editor ===
* '']: Sky Zero'' * '']: Sky Zero''
* '']'' * '']''
* '']: Sky Zero'' (The Collected Trade Paperback). * '']: Sky Zero'' (The Collected Trade Paperback).
* '']'s The Near Complete Essential Hembeck Archives Omnibus.'' "Official Unofficial Editor." * '']'s The Near Complete Essential Hembeck Archives Omnibus.'' "Official Unofficial Editor."
* '']'' (The Collected Trade Paperback). * '']'' (The Collected Trade Paperback).


== Notes == ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

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Writer For other people named Al Gordon, see Al Gordon (disambiguation).
Al Gordon
Gordon in 2007
BornAlan Gordon
(1953-06-22) June 22, 1953 (age 71)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Area(s)Writer, Inker
Notable worksFantastic Four, Justice League of America, Legion of Super Heroes, WildStar
AwardsEisner Award, 2000

Alan Gordon (born June 22, 1953) is an American comic book creator primarily known as an inker and writer. He is best known for his 1990s work on DC Comics' Legion of Super Heroes and the Justice League of America, Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, and Image Comics' creator-owned WildStar. He is not to be confused with another Al Gordon who illustrated comics in the 1950s.

Biography

Early life

Gordon was born in San Francisco, California.

Early career

Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Al Gordon. Colors by John Heebink

Gordon's career began in the mid-1970s as inker of the story "A Christmas Carol", starring Michael T. Gilbert's talking animal detective the Wraith, in Quack #6 (Dec. 1977), from the early independent comics publisher Star Reach. The following year, Gordon began freelance inking for Marvel Comics, working with pencilers Bob Budiansky and Steve Leialoha, respectively, on a backup story each in Captain America #220-221 (April–May 1978). He was the regular inker on Spider-Woman, with penciler Carmine Infantino from #7-16 (Oct. 1978 - July 1979), and worked as well on at least one issue each of The Avengers, Ghost Rider, Iron Man, Marvel Premiere, Marvel Team-Up, Marvel Two-in-One, Master of Kung Fu, Power Man and Iron Fist, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Thor Annual and "What If..." through 1982.

1980-1990s

In 1982, Gordon left Marvel for DC Comics to ink writer-penciler-co-creator Scott Shaw and fill-in penciler Stan Goldberg on the series Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew. In 1983, Gordon did a year-and-a-half run at the independent Eclipse Comics, inking Will Meugniot on Will and Mark Evanier's The DNAgents, as well as inking Rick Hoberg for the company's spin-off series Surge and its anthology Eclipse Monthly.

Afterward, he returned to Marvel to become the regular inker on the company's flagship series Fantastic Four, and on the science-fiction adventure limited series Rocket Raccoon (with Mike Mignola penciling). Other work around this time includes issues of The Eternals and Power Pack, and Marvel's licensed series Thundercats and Transformers.

Freelancing once again for DC, Gordon in 1987 began inking Kevin Maguire while working with plotter/thumbnail artist Keith Giffen on Justice League International. Two years later, Gordon, this time inking Giffen, also began cowriting with Giffen and Tom and Mary Bierbaum for DC's revamped Legion of Super Heroes. Gordon took over the complete writing and scripting chores for issues #21 though 24 (Aug. 1991), while continuing to ink Giffen.

In 1992 he began WildStar with Jerry Ordway for Image Comics. The WildStar: Sky Zero miniseries was written, inked, edited (with the help of Billy "Bud" Shakespeare) and produced by Gordon with pencils by Jerry Ordway. A continuing WildStar series followed with penciler Chris Marrinan.

Other late 1980s and 1990s work includes issues of Marvel's Sensational She-Hulk and Silver Surfer and a run over penciler Erik Larsen on The Amazing Spider-Man; DC's Valor and Timber Wolf (the latter of which he also wrote and thumbnailed); Hero Comics' Champions; Awesome Entertainment's "Supreme" series and Judgment Day Alpha both written by Alan Moore; Tom Strong written by Alan Moore for DC's imprint America's Best Comics; Image Comics' Freak Force and others.

2000s-2010s

He continued his working relationship with Ordway, inking Marvel's The Avengers vol. 2. Other 2000s work for Marvel includes Captain Marvel #25 (Sept. 2004) and Marvel Holiday Special #1 (Jan. 2006).

Red Sonja ala Nagle/Mucha/Peter Max - Electric Nouveau. Art by Al Gordon

Other media

Outside of comics, Gordon has also done commercial and advertising art, fashion illustration, advertising and commercial voice overs including audiobooks, and played in rock bands.

Awards

Gordon has received two Eisner Awards and several Eisner Award and Harvey Award nominations:

Awards

Nominations

  • Harvey Award for Best Inker 1988 - Justice League International #1, DC Comics
  • Harvey Award for Best New Series 1988 - Justice League International, by Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon, DC Comics
  • Eisner Award for Best Art Team 1988 - Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon, for Justice League International #1, DC Comics
  • Harvey Award for Best Inker 2000 - Tom Strong, ABC Comics (Tom Strong also nominated for Best New Series 2000 and Best Continuing or Limited Series 2000)
  • Harvey Award for Best Inker 2001 - Tom Strong, ABC Comics

Bibliography

Inker

  • New Men (Image Comics) (1996)
  • Alan Moore's Awesome Universe Handbook (1999)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man (1963)
  • Ambush Bug: Nothing Special (1992)
  • America's Best Comics (2004)
  • America's Best Comics Preview (1999)
  • America's Best Comics Primer (2008)
  • America's Best Comics Special (2001)
  • Avengers Assemble (2004)
  • The Avengers(1963)
  • The Avengers (1998)
  • Back Issue (2003)
  • Brigade (1993)
  • Captain America (1968)
  • Captain America (1998)
  • Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! (1982)
  • Captain Carrot and the Final Ark (2007)
  • Captain Marvel (2002)
  • Comics Feature (1980)
  • Countdown (2000)
  • Cover Run: The DC Comics Art of Adam Hughes (2010)
  • Danny Fingeroth's Write Now! (2002)
  • Defenders (2001)
  • Detective Comics (1937)
  • DNAgents (1983)
  • DNAgents (2004)
  • Doom Patrol (1987)
  • Eclipse Monthly (1983)
  • Essential Marvel Team-Up (2002)
  • Essential Marvel Two-In-One (2005)
  • Essential Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (2005)
  • Essential Spider-Woman (2005)
  • Essential X-Factor (2005)
  • Essential X-Men (1999)
  • Eternals (1985)
  • Excalibur Visionaries: Alan Davis (2009)
  • Excalibur: Air Apparent (1991)
  • Excalibur: XX Crossing (1992)
  • Fantastic Four (1961)
  • Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne (2005)
  • Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine (2001)
  • Farscape: War Torn (2002)
  • The Flash (1987)
  • Freak Force (1993)
  • Gen13 (1995)
  • Giant Size Spider-Man (1998)
  • Glory (1995)
  • Glory (1996)
  • Glory (1999)
  • Green Lantern Corps Quarterly (1992)
  • Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files (2008)
  • Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men (1985)
  • Highbrow Entertainment (1994)
  • Infinity Inc. (1984)
  • Invasion! (1988)
  • The Invincible Iron Man DVD-ROM (2007)
  • The Invincible Iron Man (2007)
  • Iron Man (1968)
  • Judgment Day (1997)
  • Judgment Day Sourcebook (1997)
  • Justice League (1987)
  • Justice League International (1987)
  • Legion of Super-Heroes (1984)
  • Legion of Super-Heroes (1989)
  • Lobo's Greatest Hits (1991)
  • Marvel Age (1983)
  • Marvel Comics Presents (1988)
  • Marvel Holiday Special (1991)
  • Marvel Premiere (1972)
  • Marvel Team-Up (1972)
  • Marvel Two-In-One (1974)
  • Master of Kung Fu (1974)
  • Mek (2003)
  • Miracleman (1985)
  • New Men (1994)
  • Orion (2000)
  • Phantom Force (1993)
  • Power Man and Iron Fist (1978)
  • Power Pack (1984)
  • Powerline (1988)
  • Quack! (1976)
  • Reload/Mek (2004)
  • Rocket Raccoon (1985)
  • Sabretooth Classic (1994)
  • The Savage Dragon (1993)
  • The Savage Sword of Conan (1974)
  • Secret Origins (1986)
  • The Sensational She-Hulk (1989)
  • Silver Surfer (1987)
  • Soulsearchers and Company (1993)
  • The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976)
  • Spider-Man Comics Weekly (UK) (1973)
  • Spider-Man Visionaries: Roger Stern (2007)
  • Spider-Man: Birth of Venom (2007)
  • Spider-Man: The Cosmic Adventures (1993)
  • Spider-Woman (1978)
  • Superman & Savage Dragon: Chicago (2002)
  • Supreme (1992)
  • Supreme (1997)
  • Supreme: The New Adventures (1996)
  • Supreme: The Return (1999)
  • Surge (1984)
  • Tales Of The New Gods (2008)
  • Tales of the Teen Titans (1984)
  • Thor (1966)
  • Thundercats (1985)
  • Timber Wolf (1992)
  • Tom Strong (1999)
  • The Transformers (UK) (1984)
  • The Transformers (1984)
  • The Transformers: Generations (2006)
  • Uncanny X-Men (1963)
  • Valor (1992)
  • Web of Spider-Man (1985)
  • What If? (1977)
  • What The--?! (1988)
  • Who's Who in Star Trek (1987)
  • Who's Who in the DC Universe (1990)
  • Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes (1988)
  • Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
  • Who's Who: Update '87 (1987)
  • Who's Who: Update '88 (1988)
  • Who's Who: Update '93 (1992)
  • Wildstar (1995)
  • Wildstar: Sky Zero (1993)
  • Women of Marvel (2006)
  • X-Men: Mutant Massacre (1999)
  • X-Men: The Asgardian Wars (1989)
  • Youngblood Super Special (1997)

Writer

Penciller

Cover artist

  • The Adventures of The New Men (1996)
  • Amazing Heroes (1981)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man (1963)
  • Ambush Bug Nothing Special (1992)
  • America's Best Comics Preview (1999)
  • America's Best Comics Primer (2008)
  • DNAgents (1983)
  • Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988)
  • Doom Patrol (1987)
  • Freak Force (1993)
  • Ghost Rider (1973)
  • Infinity Inc. (1984)
  • Justice League International (1987)
  • L.E.G.I.O.N. (1989)
  • League of Champions (1990)
  • Legion of Super-Heroes (1989)
  • Legion: Secret Files (1998)
  • Legionnaires (1993)
  • The Malibu Sun (1992)
  • Marvel Comics Presents (1988)
  • The New DNAgents (1985)
  • New Men (1994)
  • Nova (1999)
  • The Official Teen Titans Index (1985)
  • The Outsiders (1985)
  • Rocket Raccoon (1985)
  • The Savage Dragon (1993)
  • Secret Origins (1986)
  • Shadow Reavers (2001)
  • Surge (1984)
  • Timber Wolf (1992)
  • Tom Strong (1999)
  • The Trouble with Girls (1989)
  • Valor (1992)
  • Who's Who in the DC Universe (1990)
  • Wildstar (1995)
  • Wildstar: Sky Zero (1993)
  • Youngblood (1998)
  • Youngblood Super Special (1997)

Editor

References

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