Mark Waid
American comics writer · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1962 · age 64
Mark Waid is an American comic book writer best known for his work on DC Comics titles The Flash, Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright as well as his work on Captain America, Fantastic Four and Daredevil for Marvel.
Mark Waid is read about 164 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.
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2015Harvey Award for Best WriterAward2012Eisner Award for Best WriterAwardHarvey Award for Best WriterAwardInkpot AwardAward2003“I can see this, I suppose you could call it, aura of colors that words can't describe around living things.”In their wordsClark Kent, to his mother, Martha Kent, in an email“Each time I think I've made a connection with someone... once they find out what I can do, whether it's hours or days later, everything changes. Invariably they freak.”In their wordsClark Kent, to his mother, Martha Kent, in an email1996“After ten years he has finally let free a wrath that would cower Satan himself. How can any man possibly calm the fury he feels towards his persecutors.”In their wordsThe Spectre, of Superman“I no longer care about the mistakes of yesterday. I care about coping with tomorrow … together. The problems we face still exist. We're not going to solve them for you...”In their wordsSuperman“Across the world, new roles are embraced … new alliances forged. After far too long a time, the gods have chosen to work with mankind towards a common good. Only one works alone.”In their wordsKingdom Come (1996)“You have watched the Titans walk the Earth … and you have kept stride. Perhaps you are more like them than you realize. You exist … to give hope.”In their wordsKingdom Come (1996)1962Born21 March 1962
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Other comics publishers he has done work for include Fantagraphics, Event, Top Cow, Dynamite, and Archie Comics.
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Born 1962 · age 64
