Creator

Mark Gruenwald

Biography

An American writer and editor who spent his entire career at Marvel Comics, which he joined in 1978. Gruenwald rose to executive editor and served as Marvel's primary continuity authority for years. As a writer he is known for a decade-long run on Captain America and the creation of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. His 12-issue maxiseries Squadron Supreme is regarded as a defining work in the superhero genre.

Creator Details

Name

Mark Gruenwald

Role

Writer

Issues

2,100

Series

468

Awards

Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Judge's Choice (2022), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Editor (1997)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

June 18, 1953

Death Date

August 12, 1996

Birth Place

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Country

United States

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Series

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Possession of Franklin Richards

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Possession of Franklin Richards (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Lost Marvels

Lost Marvels (2025)

Fantagraphics

3 issues

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

4 issues

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up (2010)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

8 issues

Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor

Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (2003)

Marvel Comics

24 issues

Thor Epic Collection: The Eternals Saga

Thor Epic Collection: The Eternals Saga (2024)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Iron Man Epic Collection: Age of Innocence

Iron Man Epic Collection: Age of Innocence (2024)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

X-Men: X-Tinction Agenda Omnibus

X-Men: X-Tinction Agenda Omnibus (2024)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Issues

Issue #7

#7

Issue #7

Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (2007)

Jun 23, 2026

Volume 2

#2

Volume 2

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)

Aug 05, 2025

Volume 12

#1

Volume 12

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Possession of Franklin Richards (2025)

Aug 05, 2025

Vol. 2: Howard Chaykin Vol. 1 – Dominic Fortune, Monark Starstalker, and Phantom Eagle

#2

Vol. 2: Howard Chaykin Vol. 1 – Dominic Fortune, Monark Starstalker, and Phantom Eagle

Lost Marvels (2025)

Aug 12, 2025

Volume 12

#1

Volume 12

The Avengers Epic Collection: Court Martial (2025)

May 06, 2025

Volume 1

#1

Volume 1

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus (2025)

Mar 12, 2025

Volume 2

#1

Volume 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield (2025)

Feb 19, 2025

Issue #6

#6

Issue #6

Werewolf by Night: Red Band (2024)

Jan 01, 2025

Volume 8

#8

Volume 8

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up (2010)

Jan 01, 2025

Volume 23

#23

Volume 23

Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (2003)

Dec 11, 2024

Volume 10

#1

Volume 10

Thor Epic Collection: The Eternals Saga (2024)

Nov 27, 2024

Volume 22

#1

Volume 22

Iron Man Epic Collection: Age of Innocence (2024)

Oct 02, 2024

Frequent collaborators

Jim Shooter

Jim Shooter

Tom DeFalco

Tom DeFalco

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Al Milgrom

Al Milgrom

Bob Sharen

Bob Sharen

Joe Rosen

Joe Rosen

Rick Parker

Rick Parker

Janice Chiang

Janice Chiang

John Byrne

John Byrne

Christie Scheele

Christie Scheele

Roger Stern

Roger Stern

George Roussos

George Roussos

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