Keith Giffen (1952–2023)
Author of 52, Vol. 1
About the Author
Image credit: http://www.comicvine.com/keith-giffen/26-6536/
Series
Works by Keith Giffen
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga: The Deluxe Edition (2010) — Illustrator — 104 copies
Hell on earth (Science fiction graphic novel) (1985) — Illustrator; Illustrator, some editions — 17 copies
Justice League International Book Two: Around the World (JLA (Justice League of America)) (2021) 9 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #10 6 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #4 5 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #6 4 copies
Justice League International #22 4 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #35 4 copies
Scooby Apocalypse #02 4 copies
Scooby Apocalypse #01 4 copies
Justice League International #25 4 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #23 4 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #1 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #46 3 copies
Justice League America #27 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #44 3 copies
Scooby Apocalypse #03 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #42 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #41 3 copies
Justice League International #21 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #5 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #58 3 copies
Justice League International #19 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #61 3 copies
Annihilation #5 (of 6) 3 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #62 3 copies
Justice League International #17 3 copies
Bloodstrike (1993) #6 2 copies
Justice League International #14 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #30 2 copies
Scooby Apocalypse #19 2 copies
Drax the Destroyer #3 2 copies
Drax the Destroyer #2 2 copies
Reign of the Zodiac (2003) Issue #2 2 copies
Justice League International #12 2 copies
Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #2 2 copies
10 (Ten) 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #12 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #20 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #2 2 copies
Suicide Squad (2001) #2 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #19 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #18 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #24 2 copies
Drax the Destroyer #4 2 copies
Suicide Squad (2001) #1 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #45 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #47 2 copies
Images of Shadowhawk #1 of 3 2 copies
Justice League America #58 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #3 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #9 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #8 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #7 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #55 2 copies
Justice League International #18 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #63 2 copies
Ragman, Vol. 2 #2 2 copies
Lobo's back #1 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #57 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #60 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #48 2 copies
Lobo's back #3 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #16 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #43 2 copies
Legionnaires 3 #4 - Countdown 2 copies
Lobo's back #2 2 copies
Justice League 3000 (2013- ) #8 2 copies
Lobo's back #4 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #39 2 copies
Justice League America #26 2 copies
Shadows & Light #3 2 copies
Justice League Quarterly (1990-) #1 2 copies
Legion of Super-Heroes [1984] #33 2 copies
Freak Force (1993) #1 1 copy
Justice League #5 1 copy
Justice League #3 1 copy
Justice League America #30 1 copy
Justice League America #40 1 copy
Scooby Apocalipse - Volume 5 1 copy
Suicide Squad #3 (2001-2002) 1 copy
Justice League America #36 1 copy
Amethyst No. 13 1 copy
Aquaman #5 Battle Royal 1 copy
He-Man und die Masters of the Universe 02: Legenden von Eternia: Bd. 2: Legenden von Eternia (2014) 1 copy
Aquaman #1 Aquarium 1 copy
Aquaman #2 Still Waters 1 copy
Justice League America #27 1 copy
Justice League America #32 1 copy
Justice League America #29 1 copy
Scooby Apocalipse - Vol. 06 1 copy
Justice League America #28 1 copy
Bloodstrike (1993) #8 1 copy
Amethyst Mini-series 03 1 copy
Larfleeze 1 copy
Gerechtigkeitsliga 4 1 copy
Gerechtigkeitsliga 2 1 copy
Justice League America #40 1 copy
Justice League America #39 1 copy
Justice League America #38 1 copy
Larfleeze #3 1 copy
The Heckler # 1 1 copy
Justice League America #52 1 copy
Hero squared 1 copy
Lobo 1 copy
Dominion #1 1 copy
Legion '89 #9 1 copy
Booster Gold #20 1 copy
Dust 1 copy
Dr. Fate (1987) #1 1 copy
Justice League Quarterly #2 1 copy
Defenders: Indefensible #5 1 copy
Defenders: Indefensible #4 1 copy
Defenders: Indefensible #3 1 copy
Defenders: Indefensible #2 1 copy
Defenders: Indefensible #1 1 copy
Ambush Bug: Year None #2 1 copy
Agents of law # 6 1 copy
Agents of law # 5 1 copy
Agents of law # 4 1 copy
Justice League America #56 1 copy
Justice League America #53 1 copy
Midnighter #20 1 copy
Mars Attacks Classics Vol. 1 1 copy
Revelations 1 copy
Division 13 1 copy
Video Jack #6 1 copy
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #3 (New 52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, #3) 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #16 1 copy
Bloodstrike (1993) #4 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #27 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #26 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #25 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #24 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #23 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #22 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #21 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #18 1 copy
Scooby Apocalypse #17 1 copy
Badrock and Company #1 1 copy
L.E.G.I.O.N. (1989-) #1 1 copy
Legend of Supreme Complete 1 copy
DC Universe Vs. Masters of the Universe (2013) (DC Universe vs. The Masters of the Universe (2013)) 1 copy
Magog #3 1 copy
Lobo - Complete 1 - 4 1 copy
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1 (New 52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, #1) 1 copy
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #4 (New 52 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, #4) 1 copy
Ambush Bug 1 copy
Doctor Fate (1987-) #1 1 copy
Manhunter 1 copy
Amethyst 1 copy
Trencher #04: Elvis Lives 1 copy
Trencher #02: Reincarnation 1 copy
Ambush Bug #3, Aug. 1985 1 copy
Associated Works
9-11: The World's Finest Comic Book Writers & Artists Tell Stories to Remember (2002) — Author — 251 copies
Strip AIDS U.S.A.: A Collection of Cartoon Art to Benefit People With AIDS (1988) — Contributor — 61 copies
Superman in Action Comics: Volume 2, Featuring the Complete Covers of the Second 25 Years (Tiny Folios) (1994) — Illustrator — 18 copies
DC Sampler (1983) #2 — Illustrator — 1 copy
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Giffen, Keith Ian
- Birthdate
- 1952-11-30
- Date of death
- 2023-10-10
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
- Place of death
- Tampa, Florida, USA (ref. Wikipedia)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (at home|ref. Guardian) - Cause of death
- stroke
- Occupations
- writer
penciller
comic book artist - Relationships
- Raccoon, Rocket (creator)
Beetle, Blue (creator) - Organizations
- Marvel Comics (1970s)
DC Comics (1980s-1990s) - Awards and honors
- Inkpot Award (1991)
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Statistics
- Works
- 651
- Also by
- 32
- Members
- 6,172
- Popularity
- #3,986
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
- 198
- ISBNs
- 289
- Languages
- 13
- Favorited
- 5
And, equally often, the writer either sticks slavishly to Lovecraft's original words, or veers so wildly that it doesn't even resemble a Lovecraft story anymore.
So, there's a fine line to be tread, hewing close enough to keep the spirit of Lovecraft, while also making it interesting enough for a more modern audience.
I will say, of the hundreds of Lovecraft graphic novels I've read, this one, hands down, is the best. The art moves with the horror, yet strikes a perfect tone each time. And the writing? I'm surprised, as I'm not a big fan of Keith Giffen's writing overall, but here, he does a great job. Yes, he takes some liberties, seemingly making Howard Lovecraft a lot less awkward than is typically portrayed, but overall, just a great story.
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