Dan Parent

Dan Parent
Parent at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest
Born 1964 (age 53–54)
Nationality American
Area(s) Writer, Artist, Letterer

Dan Parent (born 1964) is an American comic book artist and writer[1] best known for his work for Archie Comics. A graduate of The Kubert School, Parent began working for Archie immediately after graduation. His writing of the Love Showdown series from 1994 received widespread attention. Parent has also illustrated Felix the Cat, Barbie, Disney Adventures, and a wide variety of other titles.

Career

In 2010 Parent introduced the first openly gay character in Archie Comics when he created Kevin Keller in Veronica #202, which he wrote and drew.

Kevin Keller got his own title with the publication of Kevin Keller #1 in 2012.

In May 2013 Parent was presented with the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book in San Francisco.[2]

Parent was nominated for a 2013 Harvey Award for Special Award for Humor in Comics.[3][4]

In 2015, Parent illustrated the comic Archie vs. Sharknado, a tie-in to Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! written by the film's director, Anthony C. Ferrante.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Plowright, Frank (2003-09-03). The slings & arrows comic guide. Slings & Arrows. p. 69. ISBN 978-0-9544589-0-4. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  2. ↑ Townsend, Megan (May 13, 2013). "VIDEO: Kevin Keller Receives Outstanding Comic Book at #GLAADAwards". GLAAD.
  3. ↑ "2013 Harvey Award Nominees Announced". Comic Book Resources. July 15, 2013.
  4. ↑ "2013 Final Ballot". The Harvey Awards. 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  5. ↑ Archie Vs. Sharknado Is An Actual Comic That Is Actually Happening
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