Justin Gray
American comic book writer
Justin Gray is an American comic book writer working mostly for DC Comics. He is known for his diverse creation world and collaboration with Jimmy Palmiotti. He lives in Ossining, New York.
Career
Justin Gray entered the comic book industry in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Early in his career he struggled to break into major publishers and often pitched ideas that were rejected because editors preferred established writers. According to industry reviews, one of his first opportunities when publisher Brian Pulido gave him work on Chastity Reimagined, helping Gary gain his first professional comic credit.
Justin Gary built his reputation in the early 2000s working for major publisher like DC Comics and Marvell Comics, as well as various other independent publishers. Much of his work blends elements of Western, crime, horror and science fiction, rather than focusing on traditional superhero stories. In an interview to Comic Book Resources, he said he likes working across genres and mediums and prefers not to limit himself to one type of storytelling.
Gray has often collaborated with fellow writer Jimmy Palmiotti on series such as Hawkman, Jonah Hex, Power Girl, 21 Down, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters and The Resistance.
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