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Gordon was born in ], ].<ref name="Bierbaum">Bierbaum, Tom & Mary. "Legion Outpost," ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' vol. 4, #3 (Jan. 1990).</ref> Gordon was born in ], ].<ref name="Bierbaum">Bierbaum, Tom & Mary. "Legion Outpost," ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' vol. 4, #3 (Jan. 1990).</ref>


=== Star Reach and Marvel ===
]. Inks by ]. Colours by ]]] ]. Inks by ]. Colours by ]]]

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.

=== DC, Eclipse, Marvel, and Image ===
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''.

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 '']''.

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 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 ].

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.

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).


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== Other media ==
Outside of comics, Gordon has also done commercial and advertising art, ], ] and commercial ] including audiobooks, and played in ] bands.<ref name="Bierbaum" /> Outside of comics, Gordon has also done commercial and advertising art, ], ] and commercial ] including audiobooks, and played in ] bands.<ref name="Bierbaum" />


== Awards ==
Gordon has received two ] and several ] nominations: Gordon has received two ] and several ] nominations:


'''Awards''' '''Awards'''
* 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 - '']'' #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 - '']'' #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>


'''Nominations''' ==Nominations==
* Harvey Award for Best Inker 1988 - ] #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 Inker 1988 - ] #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 - Justice League International, by ], ], ] and Al Gordon, DC Comics<ref name="harveyawards.org"/> * 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=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> * 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=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>
* Harvey Award for Best Inker 2001 - 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> * Harvey Award for Best Inker 2001 - 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>

== Bibliography ==
{{col-begin}}{{col-break}}
=== Inker ===
* ''The Adventures of The ]'' (1996)
* '']'s Awesome Universe Handbook'' (1999)
* '']'' (1963)
* '']: Nothing Special'' (1992)
* '']'' (2004)
* ''America's Best Comics Preview ''(1999)
* ''America's Best Comics Primer'' (2008)
* ''America's Best Comics Special'' (2001)
* ''Avengers Assemble'' (2004)
* '']''(1963)
* ''The Avengers'' (1998)
* ''Back Issue'' (2003)
* '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (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)
* '']'' (2000)
* ''Cover Run: The DC Comics Art of ]'' (2010)
* '']'s Write Now!'' (2002)
* '']'' (2001)
* '']'' (1937)
* '']'' (1983)
* ''DNAgents'' (2004)
* '']'' (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 ]'' (2005)
* ''Essential X-Men'' (1999)
* '']'' (1985)
* ''Excalibur Visionaries: ]'' (2009)
* ''Excalibur: Air Apparent'' (1991)
* ''Excalibur: XX Crossing'' (1992)
* '']'' (1961)
* ''Fantastic Four Visionaries: ]'' (2005)
* ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine'' (2001)
* '']: War Torn'' (2002)
* '']'' (1987)
* '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1995)
* ''Giant Size Spider-Man'' (1998)
* ''Glory'' (1995)
* ''Glory'' (1996)
* ''Glory'' (1999)
* ''] 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)
* '']'' (1968)
* ''Judgment Day'' (1997)
* ''Judgment Day Sourcebook'' (1997)
* '']'' (1987)
* '']'' (1987)
* ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (1984)
* ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (1989)
* '']'s Greatest Hits'' (1991)
{{col-break}}


* ''Marvel Age (1983)
* '']'' (1988)
* ''Marvel Holiday Special'' (1991)
* ''Marvel Premiere'' (1972)
* '']'' (1972)
* ''Marvel Two-In-One'' (1974)
* '']'' (1974)
* ''Mek (2003)
* ''Miracleman (1985)
* ''New Men (1994)
* ''Orion (2000)
* ''Phantom Force (1993)
* ''Power Man and Iron Fist (1978)
* '']'' (1984)
* ''Powerline (1988)
* ''Quack! (1976)
* ''Reload/Mek (2004)
* '']'' (1985)
* ''Sabretooth Classic (1994)
* '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1974)
* ''Secret Origins'' (1986)
* '']'' (1989)
* '']'' (1987)
* ''Soulsearchers and Company'' (1993)
* ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (1976)
* ''Spider-Man Comics Weekly'' (UK) (1973)
* ''Spider-Man Visionaries: ]'' (2007)
* ''Spider-Man: Birth of ]'' (2007)
* ''Spider-Man: The Cosmic Adventures'' (1993)
* ''Spider-Woman'' (1978)
* ''] & ]: Chicago'' (2002)
* '']'' (1992)
* ''Supreme'' (1997)
* ''Supreme: The New Adventures'' (1996)
* ''Supreme: The Return'' (1999)
* ''Surge'' (1984)
* ''Tales Of The ]'' (2008)
* ''Tales of the ]'' (1984)
* '']'' (1966)
* ''Thundercats'' (1985)
* ''Timber Wolf'' (1992)
* '']'' (1999)
* '']'' (UK) (1984)
* ''The Transformers'' (1984)
* ''The Transformers: Generations'' (2006)
* '']'' (1963)
* '']'' (1992)
* '']'' (1985)
* '']'' (1977)
* '']'' (1988)
* ''Who's Who in ]'' (1987)
* ''Who's Who in the ]'' (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)
* '']: Mutant Massacre'' (1999)
* ''X-Men: The Asgardian Wars'' (1989)
* ''] Super Special'' (1997)
{{col-break}}
=== 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 |date= |accessdate=2012-11-19| }}</ref>

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

=== 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)
* '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1973)
* '']'' (1984)
* '']'' (1987)
* ''L.E.G.I.O.N.'' (1989)
* ''League of Champions'' (1990)
* '']'' (1989)
* ''Legion: Secret Files'' (1998)
* '']'' (1993)
* ''The Malibu Sun'' (1992)
* '']'' (1988)
* ''The New DNAgents'' (1985)
* '']'' (1994)
* '']'' (1999)
* ''The Official ] Index'' (1985)
* ''The Outsiders'' (1985)
* ''Rocket Raccoon'' (1985)
* '']'' (1993)
* '']'' (1986)
* ''Shadow Reavers (2001)
* ''Surge'' (1984)
* ''Timber Wolf'' (1992)
* '']'' (1999)
* ''The Trouble with Girls'' (1989)
* ''Valor'' (1992)
* ''Who's Who in the DC Universe (1990)
* ''Wildstar'' (1995)
* ''Wildstar: Sky Zero'' (1993)
* '']'' (1998)
* ''Youngblood Super Special'' (1997)

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


==References== ==References==

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"Al Gordon" redirects here. For the comic-book artist from the 1950s, see Al Gordon (1950s). For the racecar driver, see Al Gordon (driver).
Al Gordon
Al Gordon (left) with Denny Miller at the Super-Con convention
BornAlan Gordon
(1953-06-22) June 22, 1953 (age 71)
San Francisco, California
NationalityAmerican
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 a 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.

Life and career

Gordon was born in San Francisco, California.

Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Al Gordon. Colours by John Heebink
Red Sonja ala Nagle/Mucha/Peter Max - Electric Nouveau. Art by Al Gordon

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.

Gordon has received two Eisner Awards and several 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
  • 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

References

Notes

  1. Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2010. {{cite web}}: Text "John Jackson Miller" ignored (help)
  2. ^ Bierbaum, Tom & Mary. "Legion Outpost," Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 4, #3 (Jan. 1990).
  3. "The Eisner Awards: Complete List of Past Winners". Comic-con.org. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "The Harvey Awards". The Harvey Awards. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. "The Harvey Awards". The Harvey Awards. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. "The Harvey Awards". The Harvey Awards. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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