Dan Jurgens

Dan Jurgens ([1] born June 27, 1959)[2] is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for his work on the DC comic book storyline "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, Jon Kent, and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman vol. 2 and Action Comics. At Marvel, Jurgens worked on series such as Captain America, The Sensational Spider-Man and was the writer on Thor for seven years. He also had a brief run as writer and artist on

Career

1980s

After graduating from Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1981, Jurgens' first professional comic work was for DC Comics on The Warlord #63 (Nov. 1982).[3] He was hired due to a recommendation of Warlord creator Mike Grell who was deeply impressed by Jurgens' work after being shown his private portfolio at a convention.[4] In 1984, Jurgens was the artist for the Sun Devils limited series (July 1984 – June 1985), with writers Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Jurgens would make his debut as a comic book writer with Sun Devils. He began scripting from Conway's plots with #8 (Feb. 1985) and fully took over the writing duties on the title with #10 (April 1985).[5] In 1985, Jurgens created the character Booster Gold,[6] who became a member of the Justice League. Jurgens was one of the contributors to the DC Challenge limited series in 1986.[7] His first work on Superman was as penciller for The Adventures of Superman Annual #1 (1987).[3] In 1988, Jurgens provided pencil art for the Deadman short stories which were written by Mike Baron in the short-lived anthology Action Comics Weekly from issues #601–612.[8] He then had a run as artist of Green Arrow with writer Mike Grell from 1988 to 1990. In 1989, Jurgens began working full-time on the Superman character when he took over the writing/pencilling of the monthly The Adventures of Superman.[3]

1990s

Jurgens was the penciller of the 1991 limited series Armageddon 2001 and co-created the hero Waverider with Archie Goodwin.[9] Jurgens helped writer Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove launch a new Superman title, Superman: The Man of Steel in July 1991[10] and assumed the writing/pencilling of the main Superman comic book with issue No. 57 (July 1991).[3] He created a supporting hero named Agent Liberty[11] in issue No. 60 (Oct. 1991) and then worked on the "Panic in the Sky" crossover in 1992.

2000s

In 2000, Jurgens was the writer and provided layouts for the four issue prestige miniseries Titans/Legion of Super-Heroes: Universe Ablaze, with finishes provided by Phil Jimenez. Jurgens wrote Aquaman vol. 3 from issue #63 (Jan. 2000) until its cancellation with issue #75 (Jan. 2001). In November 2002, he wrote and pencilled the four-issue weekly miniseries Superman: Day of Doom (Jan. 2003),[3] which marked the 10-year anniversary of "The Death of Superman" storyline from 1992. After a hiatus from comics, he returned to DC Comics, providing layouts for the lead story in the Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006 special (April 2006) and provided art for the weekly series 52 and to the six-issue limited series Crisis Aftermath: The Battle For Blüdhaven written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Grey.[24] Jurgens collaborated with writer/creator Marv Wolfman on the Nightwing series for issues #125–128. On Metamorpho: Year One, Jurgens was writer and penciller for the first two issues with

2010s

Jurgens was amongst the creative talent of DC Comics' The New 52 relaunch in 2011, becoming the writer of the new Justice League International series with artist Aaron Lopresti[26] and the artist of the new Green Arrow series with writer J. T. Krul and inker George Pérez. He became co-writer of Green Arrow with Keith Giffen on issues #3–6. DC announced in October 2011 that Jurgens would return to Superman, co-writing and drawing, the self-titled Superman series with Giffen. Their first issue was #7 (cover dated May 2012).[27] During 2012–2013, Jurgens was writer and artist of The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men from issues #13–20, where the series was canceled.[3]

Bibliography

Dark Horse Comics

Superman vs. Aliens #1–3 (story and layout art) (1995)

DC Comics

52 #2–11, 24, 35, 43 (2006–2007)
Action Comics #601–612 (Deadman short stories pencils), #650–667 (1988, 1990–1991), #957–984, 987–1000 (writer; also artist on #993–994 and 1000; 2016–2018)
Action Comics Special #1 (writer, 2018)
The Adventures of Superman #452 (with George Perez), 462–470, 478, 492, 500 (writer and penciller, 1989–1993); Annual #1 (pencils, 1987)
Agent Liberty Special # 1 (writer and cover artist, 1992)
Aquaman vol. 5 #63–75 (writer, 2000–2001)
Aquaman and The Others #1–11 (writer, 2014–2015)
Armageddon 2001 #1–2 (artist, 1991)
Batman #359, 568 (1983–1999) Annual No. 9 (1985) (pencils)
Batman Beyond vol. 5 #1–16 (writer, 2015–2016)
Batman Beyond vol. 6 #1–11, 14–50 (writer, 2016–2020)
Batman Beyond Rebirth #1 (writer, 2016)
The Bat-Man: First Knight #1–3 (writer, 2024)
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1–3 (writer, 2025–2026)
Booster Gold #1–25 (artist, 1986–1988)
Booster Gold vol. 2 #1–12, 15–19, 21–31, 44–47 (artist, 2007–2008; writer/artist, 2009–2011)
The Brave and the Bold vol. 3 #23 (writer/artist, 2009)
Convergence #0 (writer, 2015)
Convergence: Superman #1–2 (writer/artist, 2015)
Countdown (writer and artist of the "History of the Multiverse" back-up stories in issues #49–38) (2007)
Crisis Aftermath: The Battle For Blüdhaven #1–6 (2006) (pencils)
DC Challenge #6 (1986)
DC Universe: Legacies #7–8 (2011)
The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 (writer/penciller) (2023)
Firestorm: The Nuclear Man vol. 3 #33 (2007) (layouts only)
Flash Gordon #1–9 (miniseries) (writer/artist, 1989)
The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #13–20 (writer and pencils, 2012–2013)
Green Arrow #13–14, 17–18, 21–24, 27–30, 33–34 (pencils) (1988–1990)
Green Arrow vol. 4 #1–5 (pencils); #3–6 (co-writer) (2011–2012)
Green Lanterns #50–57 (writer) (2018–present)
Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006 (2006) (layouts for lead story)
Justice League America #61–77 (1992–1993)
Justice League International #1–12 (writer, 2011–2012)
Metal Men vol. 2 #1–4 (layouts) (1993)
Metamorpho: Year One #1–6 (writer; artist for issues 1 and 2 only, 2007)
The New Teen Titans vol. 2 #6 (pencils, 1984)
Nightwing vol. 2 #125–128 (2006–2007)
Nightwing vol. 4 #59–77 (writer, 2019-2020)
Sun Devils #1–12 (writer and artist) (1984–1985)
Superman vol. 2 #29, 57–146, 148, 150, 700, 0, Annual #3, 5, #9–10 (writer: 1991–1999; pencils: 1991–1995)
Superman vol. 3 #7–12 (writer and pencils 2012)
Superman 80-Page Giant #1 (1999) (cover artist pencils and writer for 10-page short story)
Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey (limited series; story and layouts) #1–3 (1994)
Superman: The Doomsday Wars #1–3 (1998–1999)
Superman: Day of Doom #1–4 (2003)
Superman: Lois and Clark #1–8 (writer, 2015–2016)
Superman: Secret Files #1 (writer and layout art for lead story; plus pencil art for character profiles) (1998)
Superman/Fantastic Four #1 (writer and layout art, with finished art by Art Thibert) (1999)
Tangent: Superman's Reign #1–12 (2008–2009) (writer)
Teen Titans vol. 2 #1–24 (1996–1998)
Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1–6 (2010 mini series) (writer/artist)
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #319–325 (1985)
Titans/Legion of Super-Heroes: Universe Ablaze #1–4 (prestige miniseries. writer and layouts, with finishes by Phil Jimenez) (2000)
The Warlord #63–88, 91 (artist) (1982–1985)
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time! #0–4 (1994)

Marvel Comics

Captain America (vol. 3) #25–50 (writer), #33–50 (penciller); Annual 2000; Annual 2001 (2000–2002)
Daredevil #224 (penciller) (1985)
Domination Factor: Fantastic Four #1-4 (writer and layouts) (1999)
The Sensational Spider-Man #0–6 (writer and penciller) (1996)
Thor (vol. 2) #1–58, 60–79 (writer); Annual 1999; Annual 2000; Annual 2001 (1998–2004)
Thor (vol. 6) #24 (writer and penciller) (2022)

Valiant Comics

Solar #46–54 writer/penciller on #46–50; writer only on #51–54 (1995)

References

"Superman Artist Dan Jurgens At Wondercon"^

Mark Worden. Dan Jurgens: On Warlord, Mike Grell, And Comics In General Amazing Heroes, Fantagraphics Books, November 15, 1983^

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Dan Jurgens Lambiek Comiclopedia, December 14, 2006^

Dan Johnson. Bringing the Heat With the Sun Devils: An Interview With Gerry Conway and Dan Jurgens Back Issue!, TwoMorrows Publishing, August 2017^

Matthew K. Manning. DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle Dorling Kindersley, 2010^

Robert Greenberger. It Sounded Like a Good Idea at the Time: A Look at the DC Challenge! Back Issue!, TwoMorrows Publishing, August 2017^

Brian Martin. Where the Action is...Weekly Back Issue!, TwoMorrows Publishing, August 2017^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 250: "Armageddon 2001 was the DC Comics event of the summer...Written by Archie Goodwin and Denny O'Neil, and drawn by penciler Dan Jurgens, Armageddon 2001 chronicled the birth of time-traveling hero Waverider."^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 250: "DC editorial saw the chance to give their hero a fourth ongoing monthly book, Superman: The Man of Steel was born, with the first issue written by Louise Simonson and with art by Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Bob McLeod, and Dan Jurgens."^

Superman DC Comics, October 1991^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 253: "In this seven-part adventure...writers Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, and Louise Simonson, with artists Brett Breeding, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, and Bob McLeod assembled many of DC's favorite characters to defend the world."^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 258: "In Superman #75...DC had killed their icon...in a dramatic finale delivered in splash images and written and drawn by artist Dan Jurgens, with finishes by Brett Breeding."^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 259: "The issue also featured four teaser comics that introduced a group of contenders all vying for the Superman name...A Cyborg Superman claimed he was the real Man of Steel in a short by storyteller Dan Jurgens."^

Philip Schweier. Justice League, Then and Now with Gerry Conway and Dan Jurgens Back Issue!, TwoMorrows Publishing, August 2012^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 266: "In DC's newest summer blockbuster Zero Hour, writer/artist Dan Jurgens and finisher Jerry Ordway crafted a five-issue story that began with issue No. 4, and counted backward to zero."^

Russ Burlingame. 25 Years Later, Dan Jurgens Talks Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey ComicBook.com, May 7, 2019, retrieved May 7, 2019^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 272: "Written by Peter David and Ron Marz with art by Dan Jurgens and Claudio Castellini, this four-issue miniseries event consisted of five major battles voted on in advance by reader ballots distributed to comic stores."^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 275: " The behind-the-scenes talent on the monumental issue appropriately spanned several generations of the Man of Tomorrow's career. Written by Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, David Michelinie, Louise Simonson, and Roger Stern, the one-shot featured the pencils of John Byrne, Gil Kane, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, Jon Bogdanove, Kieron Dwyer, Tom Grummett, Dick Giordano, Jim Mooney, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Al Plastino, Barry Kitson, Ron Frenz, and Dan Jurgens."^

Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 281: "A series of nine one-shots springing from the imagination of writer/artist Dan Jurgens, the Tangent Comics imprint introduced an entirely new universe of heroes."^

Alan Cowsill. Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging Dorling Kindersley, 2012^

Glenn Greenberg. Tabloid Team-Ups The Giant-Size DC-Marvel Crossovers Back Issue!, TwoMorrows Publishing, December 2012^

Matthew K. Manning. Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History Dorling Kindersley, 2008^

Matthew K. Manning. Batman: A Visual History Dorling Kindersley, 2014^

Sebastian Piccione. The Gold Standard: Dan Jurgens Interview Part I Project Fanboy, August 30, 2008, retrieved February 26, 2012^

Vaneta Rogers. The DCnU Take 2: Justice League International Newsarama, August 17, 2011, retrieved February 26, 2012^

Russ Burlingame. Dan of Steel: Dan Jurgens on Joining Team Superman ComicBook.com, October 16, 2011, retrieved February 26, 2012^

Matt Moore. DC Readies Weekly Weekly Series, Futures End for Spring Associated Press, December 11, 2013, retrieved December 11, 2013^

Tim Beedle. A Brand New Beyond: Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang Discuss Batman Beyond DC Comics, March 10, 2015, retrieved May 9, 2016^

George Marston. DC Comics Rebirth Recap – Creative Teams, Schedule & a Few New Details Newsarama, March 26, 2016, retrieved March 28, 2016^

Jim Johnson. Action Comics #1000 Shows Superman Still Looks Good at 80 Years Old Newsarama, April 18, 2018, retrieved August 21, 2018^

Jason Cohen. Jurgens Shifts from Action Comics to Green Lanterns in July Comic Book Resources, April 16, 2018^

Edward Velez. Kidsday Talking With Dan Jurgens Newsday, April 4, 1993^

Division Awards: Comic Books National Cartoonists Society, 2013, retrieved June 23, 2013^

birth date	June 27, 1959
birth place	Ortonville, Minnesota, U.S.
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notable works	Action Comics Batman Beyond Booster Gold Captain America Superman Tangent Comics Thor Warlord
children	2
website	danjurgens.com