June 18, 1953 august 12, 1996 was an american comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with marvel comics. Gruenwald is a rarity in the comc book industry in that he spent his entire professional career with one company. It was in these that gruenwald introduced the concept of the omniverse, which he. How a marvel comic book writer became part of his work. According to the official handbook of the marvel universe. The gruenwald institute for the study of fictional reality is dedicated to the exploration of the omniversal theory of comics advanced by mark gruenwald 19531996 in such works as a primer on reality in comic books, a treatise on reality in comic literature, and omniverse. This way he and mike could see what the status was of any page. But its the avengers who are caught in the middle when the. John walker had his strength enhanced in hopes of being a hero for his country like his fallen brother. The omniverse is the collection of every single universe, multiverse, megaverse, dimension alternate or pocket and realm. As coined by mark gruenwald, it meant the collection of all multiverses. Mark gruenwald was a comic book writer, editor and occasional penciller who worked for marvel comics from 1978 to his passing at the young age of. Gruenwald june 18, 1953 august 12, 1996 was an american comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with marvel comics. Mark gruenwald was an accomplished comic book artist, writer, and editor whose careerunfortunately, cut short by a congenital heart defectincluded everything from penciling comics to writing the plot lines of captain america.
Master alternity has passed beyond the omniverse, and our fates are now written. Wolverine vs the marvel universe book 2017 by mark. The term omniverse was coined by marvel comics editor mark gruenwald at the time working for a fanzine and at the time of its creation the term was taken. Essential official handbook of the marvel universe. Mark gruenwald was the father of modern superhero comics, and i can. Comic book writereditor, former executive editor, artist. A persons life work tends to become part of who they are. The late marvel comics editor mark gruenwald got his wish. Mark gruenwald books list of books by author mark gruenwald. Apr 29, 2017 the omniverse is their take on a grand unified timeline and its well its a little finicky.
The multiverse idea came from a fanzine writer and a writer for both marvel and dc, mark gruenwald. Omniversealphaverseomegaverse extraterrestrial space. Enthralled in his relationship, clint opens up to new girlfriend sheila d. According to legendary marvel editor and writer mark gruenwald, the marvel multiverse is only one of many multiverses that comprise a vast, limitless omniverse that also includes fictional universes from publishers and creators building stories outside of marvels catalogue. Multiverse marvel comics wikipedia republished wiki 2. In this physical cosmology context, the limitation of the definition of universe that it has only one set of physical laws and constants that govern them, is expanded to include multiple sets of physical laws and constants, each expressed as a wholly or partially separate universe. Hierarchy within the omniverse, alphaverse, omegaverse oao creations we are moving and advancing which allows constant change for all of us who are joined together in space and time on this satellite we call a planet that is travelling in space. Gruenwald institute for the study of fictional reality. Third, the term omniverse was partly coined by mark gruenwald, who was back then a writer for marvel, this explains why marvel uses the term, they are officially allowed. This includes not only marvel comics, but also dc comics, image, dark horse, archie, harvey, shueisha, boom studios, rebellion, dynamite, idw, graphic india, derby pop, vertigo, oni press, udon, valiant, and every universe ever mentioned or seen and an infinite amount. Essential avengers volume 9 by mark gruenwald, john byrne.
I set aside a few hours before starting work on the dragons nine sons to reread a few issues of the series and then type out my thoughts on the book and its creator, mark gruenwald. Alternate universes, and building on mark gruenwald s original definition of the term, the omniverse consists of all of fiction and reality combined, including all the works that are outside of marvels restrictions. Omniversethe fanzine of fictional reality the classic. Sadly, the world lost a talented writer, penciler and comic book editor. More items from ebay new rainbow safari jungle zoo rhinestone crown 9 tall beauty pageant. Which comic book artists ashes were mixed into ink used to print comics. Mark came from the center of the cheese universe according to him, madison, wisconsin, which he felt was a place to escape. Mark gruenwald mark gruenwald was an accomplished comic book artist, writer, and editor whose careerunfortunately, cut short by a congenital heart defectincluded everything from penciling comics to writing the plot lines of captain america. The term omniverse is believed to have been created by mark gruenwald, it has been popularized by the composerwriter sun ra.
Before being hired by marvel, he wrote text articles fordc comicsofficial fanzine,the amazing world of dc comics. It was in these that gruenwald introduced the concept of the omniverse, which he described as the sum total of all universes. It has been popularized by the composerwriter sun ra. The omniverse is the conceptual ensemble of all possible universes, with all possible laws of physics. Its role was to deal with the supersons series which appeared in several issues of worlds finest, starting from issue 215. Buy mark gruenwald by ronald cohn jesse russell isbn. Mark gruenwald and paul ryan tackle the reality of the death of a universe.
The idea of fictional canon was further defined and explored in painstaking academic fashion in mark gruenwald and dean mullaneys omniverse 19771979, a groundbreaking twoissue journalfanzine wherein which comic book cenacles waxed philosophic about worldbuilding and the physics of fictional reality. How parallel worlds,time travel or alternate dimensions played a part in the universal scope of fiction. Mark gruenwalds omniverse fanzine, in only two volumes released in. Very few concepts, in general, can truly be outside of the omniverse. It was mark who assembled this nevertobedoneagain team of brilliant thinkers, workers and artisans. Videodrome, owlman and crisis in the omniverse fantasy. Mark gruenwald and paul ryan tackle the reality of the. Mark gruenwald remembered some more part 3 eliot r. The folks at revolutionsf asked me to write a few words about squadron supreme for their ongoing comics of 1986 series, having previously done a bit about miracleman. Squadron supreme omnibus by mark gruenwald goodreads. Creator, and a second one belonging to creators opposite, destroyer about edit. Basically it was a fanzine with very good articles dealing with the multiverse of dc and marvel whatif was published at the time. The classification system for alternate realities was devised, in part, by mark gruenwald. Can someone learn about god by reading the book of mormon.
Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Mark had a congenital heart defect that nobody knew about. Everybody else pinned inprogress, shrunkdown pages on the walls, but only mark n mike set up a whole, actual book layout. A primer on reality in comic books mark gruenwald 1977 comic fanzine. Squadron supreme by mark gruenwald marvel omnibus 9780785149712. The beyonders are so different in nature from known beings of earths dimension that it is beyond. The beyonders are a omnipotent enigmatic race who existed beyond and before all forms of reality,time, and space known as the beyond realm other than that of the earth. Gruenwald june 18, 1953 august 12, 1996 was an american comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Is the marvel omniverse concept unofficial, as it includes.
Essential official handbook of the marvel universe deluxe edition, vol. After a tenure upholding the mantle of captain america, walker reestablished himself as u. Mark gruenwald was born on june 18, 1953 in oshkosh, wisconsin, usa as mark eugene gruenwald. Like many elements of obsessed popculture fandom, there was a nearreligious quality to all this analysisthe gold standard of the genre being the 1977 fanzine omniverse. In addition to omniverse, gru published a treatise on reality in comics literature, and its shorter edited version, a primer on comic book reality. Mark gruenwalds omniverse only old fans might be aware of this fanzine from the late 70s. Omniverse was a fanzine produced by mark gruenwald in the fall of 1977. Mark gruenwald american comic book writer britannica. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his ownfanzine, omniverse, which explored the concept ofcontinuity. The legacy of captain america, and college algebra. His ashes were blended with ink and made into a comic book. In 1978 he was hired by marvel comics, where he spent the rest of his career.
The name for the series was taken from mark gruenwald s 1979 fanzine alternate comic book realities. Mark gruenwald is a name that some dyed in the wool comic book enthusiasts are. It dealt with making sense of comic book universes and cohesive histories. Mark gruenwald wrote a treatise on reality in comic literature, and with his father myron gruenwald cowrote a primer on reality in comic books, both of which attempted to systematize parallel dimensions and time travel in comic books. In marvel comics, the concept of a continuity is not the same as dimension. The kree are one of the fantastic fours oldest enemies. In the real world, the concept of the omniverse originated from analysis of comic book continuities.
Mark gruenwald s omniverse only old fans might be aware of this fanzine from the late 70s. See all books authored by mark gruenwald, including captain america. Sep 15, 2017 according to legendary marvel editor and writer mark gruenwald, the marvel multiverse is only one of many multiverses that comprise a vast, limitless omniverse that also includes fictional universes from publishers and creators building stories outside of marvels catalogue. Gruenwald was an american comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with. Omniverse, which was created by the late future marvel comics editorwriter mark gruenwald, only ran i believe for two issues a 3rd, on the xmen, was unpublished. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity. The source of supermans power, who needs comics when there are superheroes in real life. Mark gruenwald interviewed by joe field 1988 youtube. Gruenwald cowrote a primer on reality in comic books, both of. With gplus in its death throes, i exported those posts and they are now blogposts here.
Mark gruenwald by aaron rosenberg june 18, 2008 born in oshkosh, wisconsin in 1953, mark e. Gruenwalds run focused on superheroics at the expense of rogerss civilian persona, and it introduced diamondbacka sometime villain who evoked shades of catwomanas a romantic interest. Omniverse alternatemarvel wiki fandom powered by wikia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. New book reveals new scientific evidence of the multiverse concept written by yale graduate alfred lambremont webre, this startling book examines the idea that humanity lives on a planet in one universe that exists in a multiverse.
Gruenwald is a rarity in the comc book industry in that he spent his entire. Is the marvel omniverse concept unofficial, as it includes star wars. The beyonders fictional battle omniverse wiki fandom. Mark gruenwald, john buscema, paul neary, bob hall. No one from anywhere within the earths dimension has ever seen one or more of the beyonders, and apparently no one ever will. Mark gruenwald earthnew universe on earth148611, mark gruenwald also served as an editor at marvel comics.
For much of comic book history, nyc was the locus of all things comics. The journal of fictional reality that he created andor edited and that was published by alternity enterprise of new york. Jan 07, 2019 the name for the series was taken from mark gruenwalds 1979 fanzine alternate comic book realities. A universecontinuity is a single reality, such as earth616, the mainstream marvel universecontinuity. When he heard about the existence of his worlds first true superhero, the star brand, he felt that this could be good for their comics, but writer john byrne was skeptical. In a feature spotlighting some of the best attributes of past comics, csbg notes how mark gruenwald and paul ryan handled the death of a universe. He died on august 12, 1996 in pawling, new york, usa. Between the earthtwo superman and batman whose careers began in the 1940s and the earthone superman and batman whose careers began in the 1960s, there must have been a superman and. In marvel comic book writer mark gruenwald s case, he became a part of his lifes work. In 1978 he was hired by marvel comics, where he remained for the rest of his career. Onniverse 1977 is a fanzine published by alternity enterprises and edited by mark gruenwald.
Which comic book artists ashes were mixed into ink used to print. The omniverse fanzine which lasted two issues was a spinoff of toricl. Fictional canon the real batman chronology project. Mark gruenwald was a man of many talents, who wore many hats and. Omni is a prefix meaning all, making the omniverse encompass all possible universes, unlike the multiverse that can encompass any two or more universes with the same set of laws and constants. Mark eugene gruenwald was an american comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Having established omniverse, he was somewhat of an expert in the field. Only a few of them are currently visibly, but if you want to check them out, follow the omniverse label at the bottom of this post.