Nathan Edmondson

American writer

Nathan Edmondson
BornAugusta, Georgia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer
Notable works
Who is Jake Ellis?
Grifter
The Punisher
Black Widow
http://www.nathan-e.com

Nathan Edmondson is an American comic book writer, best known for his creator-owned series Who is Jake Ellis?, published by Image Comics, as well as the runs on The Punisher and Black Widow for Marvel Comics.

Edmondson is the co-founder of Eco Defense Group, a non-profit organization training frontline park rangers throughout Africa,[1][2] and Archon Ready Group, a company offering firearm training courses in the United States.[3]

Early life

Edmondson is a native of Augusta, Georgia.[4] He graduated from Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts in 2010 with degrees in art and art history.[5][2]

Career

Edmondson in Africa

After working as a director of International Programs at the Leadership Institute,[4][6] Edmondson entered the comics industry with Olympus, a 4-issue Image Comics mini-series illustrated by Christian Ward.[5][7] He followed up with two 5-issue mini-series, again published by Image Comics, The Light with art by Brett Weldele[8][9] and Who is Jake Ellis? with art by Tonči Zonjić.[10] Edmondson's longest work at Image was The Activity, a series about the United States Army Intelligence Support Activity that was born out of his love for the TV series The Unit, the Mission: Impossible film series and military films like Black Hawk Down, as well as the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game series.[11] While researching and writing the series, Edmondson consulted with various military personnel.[12]

As part of DC Comics' 2011 initiative The New 52, Edmondson scripted Grifter, introducing the eponymous Wildstorm character into the DC Universe.[13] In 2012, he penned the 4-issue Iron Man series for Marvel's Ultimate Comics imprint,[14] following up with main continuity runs on The Punisher with his The Activity collaborator Mitch Gerads[15] and Black Widow with Phil Noto.[16][17] Edmondson's latest work at Marvel and his last work in comics to date was Red Wolf.

In 2013, Who is Jake Ellis? was optioned by 20th Century Fox as a project for director David Yates,[18] with Seth Lochhead set to pen the script.[19] In August 2016, Josh Mond was announced as the new director for the adaptation.[20]

In 2015, Paramount Pictures optioned The Activity with Ken Nolan, the writer of Black Hawk Down, attached as the screenwriter.[21] That same year, Edmondson appeared in an acting role in season 5 episode 14 of the TV series Rizzoli & Isles.[22]

In 2016, Variety announced that Edmondson was scripting a pilot for the Gold Standard Media series Prodigal.[23]

In 2017, Edmondson co-founded Eco Defense Group, a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on counter-poaching and wildlife conservation in southern Africa.[24][25]

Personal life

Edmondson lives outside Park City, Utah[26] with his wife and two children.[27]

Bibliography

Image Comics

  • Olympus (with Christian Ward):
    • Popgun Volume 3: "They Say..." (anthology graphic novel, 472 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-58240-974-9)
    • Olympus #1–4 (2009) collected as Olympus (tpb, 128 pages, 2009, ISBN 1-60706-178-3)
  • The Light #1–5 (with Brett Weldele, 2010) collected as The Light (tpb, 140 pages, 2010, ISBN 1-60706-345-X)
  • Jake Ellis (with Tonči Zonjić):
    • Who is Jake Ellis? #1–5 (2011) collected as Who is Jake Ellis? (tpb, 136 pages, 2011, ISBN 1-60706-459-6)
    • Where is Jake Ellis? #1–5 (with additional art by Jordan Gibson (#4–5), 2012–2015) collected as Where is Jake Ellis? (tpb, 124 pages, 2015, ISBN 1-60706-744-7)
  • The Activity [28] (with Mitch Gerads and Marc Laming (#6 and 12), 2011–2014) collected as:
    • Volume 1 (collects #1–5, tpb, 136 pages, 2012, ISBN 1-60706-561-4)
    • Volume 2 (collects #6–11, tpb, 168 pages, 2013, ISBN 1-60706-719-6)
    • Volume 3 (collects #12–16, tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ISBN 1-60706-759-5
  • Dancer #1–5 (with Nic Klein, 2012) collected as Dancer (tpb, 132 pages, 2012, ISBN 1-60706-627-0)
  • The Dream Merchant #1–6 (with Konstantin Novosadov and Anthony Hope-Smith (#4–6), 2013–2014) collected as The Dream Merchant (tpb, 144 pages, 2015, ISBN 1-63215-436-6)
  • Genesis (with Alison Sampson, graphic novel, 64 pages, 2014, ISBN 1-60706-995-4)

Marvel Comics

  • Punisher:
    • Untold Tales of Punisher MAX #4: "Manhunt" (with Fernando Blanco, 2012) collected in Punisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume 6 (tpb, 376 pages, 2017, ISBN 1-3029-0739-5)
    • The Punisher vol. 10 (with Mitch Gerads, Carmen Carnero (#7–8), Moritat (#13), Felix Ruiz (#14) and Brent Schoonover (#14, 17–18), 2014–2015) collected as:
      • Black and White (collects #1–6, tpb, 136 pages, 2014, ISBN 0-7851-5443-4)
      • Border Crossing (collects #7–12 and Black Widow vol. 6 #9, tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-5444-2)
        • Issues #7–8 are co-written by Edmondson and Kevin Maurer.
      • Last Days (collects #13–20, tpb, 176 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-9254-9)
  • Ultimate Comics:
    • Ultimate Comics: Iron Man #1–4 (with Matteo Buffagni, 2012–2013) collected as Ultimate Comics: Iron Man (tpb, 96 pages, 2013, ISBN 0-7851-6617-3)
    • Ultimate Comics: X-Men #21–22 (co-written by Edmondson and Brian Wood, art by Carlo Barberi, 2013) collected in Ultimate Comics: X-Men by Brian Wood Volume 1 (tpb, 136 pages, 2013, ISBN 0-78516-136-8)
  • A+X #9: "Captain America + Wolverine: Animal Cruelty" (with Humberto Ramos, anthology, 2013) collected in A+X = Amazing (tpb, 136 pages, 2013, ISBN 0-78516-675-0)
  • Black Widow vol. 6 (with Phil Noto, 2014–2015) collected as:
    • The Finely Woven Thread (collects #1–6, tpb, 144 pages, 2014, ISBN 0-7851-8819-3)
    • The Tightly Tangled Web (collects #7–12 and The Punisher vol. 10 #9, tpb, 160 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-8820-7)
    • Last Days (collects #13–20, tpb, 176 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-9253-0)
  • Deathlok vol. 5 (with Mike Perkins, 2014–2015) collected as:
    • Control. Alt. Delete. (collects #1–5, tpb, 120 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-9278-6)
      • Includes the "Terminus" short story (art by Mike Perkins) from Original Sins #1 (anthology, 2014)
    • Man Versus Machine (collects #6–10, tpb, 112 pages, 2015, ISBN 0-7851-9279-4)
  • Red Wolf vol. 2 #1–6 (with Dalibor Talajić, 2016) collected as Red Wolf: Man Out of Time (tpb, 136 pages, 2016, ISBN 1-3029-0037-4)

Other publishers

  • DC Comics:
    • Grifter vol. 3 #1–8 (with CAFU (#1–3), Scott Clark and Daniel Sampere (#8), 2011–2012) collected as Grifter: Most Wanted (tpb, 192 pages, 2012, ISBN 1-4012-3497-6)
    • Adventures of Superman vol. 2 #13–14: "Infant in Arms" (with Yıldıray Çınar, digital anthology, 2013) collected in Adventures of Superman Volume 1 (tpb, 168 pages, 2014, ISBN 1-4012-4688-5)
    • Batman: Black and White vol. 2 #4: "Ghost of Gotham" (with Kenneth Rocafort, anthology, 2014) collected in Batman: Black and White Volume 4 (hc, 288 pages, 2014, ISBN 1-4012-4643-5; tpb, 2015, ISBN 1-4012-5062-9)
  • Mankind: The Story of All of Us: "The Pyramid of Man" (with Dennis Calero, anthology one-shot, Zenescope, 2012) collected in Mankind: The Story of All of Us Volume 1 (tpb, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 1-937-06868-4)
  • 12-Gauge Comics:
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Echoes #1–4 (with Marc Laming, Dynamite, 2014) collected as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Echoes (tpb, 98 pages, 2014, ISBN 1-60690-527-9)
  • Ranger (unreleased limited series to be co-written by Edmondson with Adam Baldwin, drawn by Greg Scott and published by Dark Horse — initially announced in 2014)[29]
  • North (unreleased limited series to be co-written by Edmondson with Michael B. Jordan, drawn by Denys Cowan and published by Dark Horse — initially announced in 2015)[30]
  • The Master (prose novel self-published via Smashwords, 338 pages, 2020, ISBN 0-463-10571-0)

References

  1. ^ "Board of Directors". Eco Defense Group. Archived from the original on September 29, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Honaker, Andrea (October 22, 2018). "Mercer Memories: Nathan Edmondson, CLA '10". The Den. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "About Us". Archon Ready Group. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Horne, Chris (July 27, 2010). "Going up 'Olympus' and into 'The Light' with Nathan Edmondson". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Holman, Curt (May 16, 2009). "Speakeasy with Nathan Edmondson". Creative Loafing. Archived from the original on May 23, 2009.
  6. ^ "Comic Jobs Interview Series with Comics Writer Nathan Edmondson". Septagons Studios. August 26, 2010. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011.
  7. ^ Contino, Jennifer (August 26, 2010). "EDMONDSON'S BAD ASS BROTHERS OF OLYMPUS". Comicon.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012.
  8. ^ Wigler, Josh (February 26, 2010). "Edmondson & Weldele Turn On "The Light"". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 28, 2010.
  9. ^ Bather, Kris (August 20, 2010). "Nathan Edmondson and The End of The Light". Broken Frontier. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010.
  10. ^ Arrant, Chris (November 4, 2010). "Spy Games & Mind Games: WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011.
  11. ^ Truitt, Brian (January 1, 2012). "'The Activity' aims for realism with its government intrigue". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012.
  12. ^ Ferran, Lee (March 22, 2013). "Comic Sheds Light on Secret Army Spy Unit". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 23, 2013.
  13. ^ Esposito, Joey (September 14, 2011). "The New 52 Interviews: Grifter". IGN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2011.
  14. ^ Ching, Albert (July 12, 2012). "SDCC 2012 Exclusive: Ultimate IRON MAN vs. Mandarin". Newsarama. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
  15. ^ Long, Aaron (November 7, 2013). "Interview: Nathan Edmondson Brings THE PUNISHER West". Comicosity. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013.
  16. ^ Long, Aaron (December 16, 2013). "Interview: Nathan Edmondson Takes on BLACK WIDOW". Comicosity. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013.
  17. ^ Richards, Dave (March 20, 2015). "Edmondson Arms "Punisher" & "Black Widow" for their "Last Days"". CBR.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015.
  18. ^ Kit, Borys (October 3, 2013). "Fox Picks Up 'Who Is Jake Ellis?' For David Yates to Direct (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013.
  19. ^ "'Hanna' Writer Tapped to Pen 'Who is Jake Ellis?' for Chernin and David Yates". variety.com. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  20. ^ McNary, Dave. "Fox Moves Forward With Graphic Novel Adaptation 'Who Is Jake Ellis?,' Taps Josh Mond to Direct". Variety.com. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  21. ^ Allen, Clark; Schmitt, Emily (February 10, 2015). ""The Activity" Comic Adaptation From Ken Nolan Set Up At Paramount/Lin Pictures". The Tracking Board. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015.
  22. ^ ""Rizzoli & Isles" Foot Loose (TV Episode 2015)". IMDb.
  23. ^ Schwindt, Oriana (October 10, 2016). "'Gold Rush' Star Creates New Production Shingle Gold Standard Television". Variety. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
  24. ^ Amyx, Scott (September 16, 2019). "Interview with Nathan Edmondson, Co-Founder of EDGE, a Counter-Poaching and Conservation Organization". Scottamyx.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021.
  25. ^ Doane, Aiden (October 17, 2019). "Wildlife Conservation Done Hand-in-Paw". Rex Specs. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020.
  26. ^ "About — NATHAN EDMONDSON". NathanEdmondonson.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  27. ^ "Nathan Edmondson Brings Heroes to Life". Agents of Innovation. October 3, 2018. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019.
  28. ^ "The Activity: A Comic Book with Realism, Espionage and Intrigue". July 16, 2013.
  29. ^ Paullus, Caleb (August 7, 2014). "Ranger Comic Miniseries Trailer". The Nerd Machine. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014.
  30. ^ Kit, Borys (December 16, 2015). "Michael B. Jordan Co-Writing New Comic Book Series 'North' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015.

External links

  • Official website
  • Website of Eco Defense Group
  • Nathan Edmondson at the Grand Comics Database
  • Nathan Edmondson at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
Preceded by Grifter writer
2011–2012 		Succeeded by
Rob Liefeld
Frank Tieri
Preceded by Black Widow writer
2014–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by The Punisher writer
2014–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deathlok writer
2014–2015 		Succeeded by
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