Jimmy Palmiotti
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| Jimmy Palmiotti | |
 Jimmy Palmiotti at San Diego Comic Con 2007. Photo: Comiquero.com |
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| Birth name | James Palmiotti |
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| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer; Inker |
James "Jimmy" Palmiotti is an Italian American writer of various comic books, games and film.
[edit] Biography
He has extensive inking and writing credits and has often inked the work of his friend and collaborator Joe Quesada, notably on Ash (which they co-created, along with Painkiller Jane) and Daredevil (esp. the 'Guardian Devil' arc penned by Kevin Smith). He also worked for Dark Horse Comics, as the inker during the Doug Mahnke run on X. He inked Paul Gulacy on Shang-Shi Master of Kung Fu and the Punisher. He's also inked over Dale Eaglesham's pencil's on the DC Comics mini, Secret Six. His most recent inking credit was on DC's current series Manhunter and Countdown to Final Crisis.
As a writer Palmiotti is known for Deadpool and Heroes for Hire for Marvel Comics, Hawkman, Superboy and The Monolith for DC Comics, as well as 21 Down and The Twilight Experiment for their Wildstorm imprint (often in tandem with fellow writer Justin Gray). Palmiotti also co-scripted, with Garth Ennis, a Ghost Rider video game that ties in with the movie. He has also recently penned Supergirl #12, the Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters miniseries and an arc for Superman Confidential arc. Currently, Palmiotti, along with Gray, are writing the monthly, Jonah Hex and a second Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters mini for DC. Palmiotti and Gray are also part of the writing team for DC's Countdown.
He has, as well, sold and put into development at one time or another: Beautiful Killer, Gatecrasher, Tempest, Civil Warrior and has currently being shopped Death Troupe and Triggergirl 6. And recently co-wrote with Justin Gray The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning for Fox Atomic Comics.
His work on the Painkiller Jane series for the Sci-Fi Channel starring Kristanna Loken has been canceled. In the past he has written and storyboarded films for Hooptown for Nike. They featured LeBron James and Vince Carter.
Palmiotti, an Italian American,[citation needed] is in a long-term relationship with comics artist, Amanda Conner.
[edit] Bibliography
- Monolith (with Phil Winslade, DC Comics, 2004-2005)
- Jonah Hex (with Justin Gray):
- Face Full of Violence (with art by Luke Ross, and Tony DeZuniga, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #1-6, Titan Books, December 2006, ISBN 1-84576-408-0, DC, September 2006, ISBN 1-4012-1095-3)
- Guns of Vengeance (with art by Luke Ross, Dylan Teague, Tony Dezuñiga, Phil Noto, David Michael Beck, Paul Gulacy, Jimmy Palmiotti, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Art Thibert, 144 pages, collects Jonah Hex #7-12, DC, April 2007, ISBN 1-40121-249-2)
- The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning (with co-author Justin Gray, art by John Higgins, Fox Atomic Comics, 2007, ISBN 978-0061243547)
- Painkiller Jane: The Series for the SCI-FI channel and Starz. Creator, writer and script consultant on 22 episodes.
- Deadspace: The Movie: script writer with Justin Gray for E.A. Games and Starz.
- Speed Racer: The Next Generation: The Beginning. Pilot movie DVD, 2008. Writer with Justin Gray for Lions Gate Entertainment and the Animation Collective.
