Nathan Edmondson

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Nathan Edmondson
Born Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
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Notable works
Who is Jake Ellis?
Grifter
The Punisher
Black Widow
http://www.nathan-e.com

Nathan Edmondson is an American comic book writer, best known for his creator-owned series Who is Jake Ellis? , published by Image Comics, as well as the runs on The Punisher and Black Widow for Marvel Comics.

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Edmondson is the co-founder of Eco Defense Group, a non-profit organization training frontline park rangers throughout Africa, [1] [2] and Archon Ready Group, a company offering firearm training courses in the United States. [3]

Early life

Edmondson is a native of Augusta, Georgia. [4] He graduated from Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts in 2010 with degrees in art and art history. [5] [2]

Career

Edmondson in Africa Nathan Edmondson, co-founder of EDGE.jpg
Edmondson in Africa

After working as a director of International Programs at the Leadership Institute, [4] [6] Edmondson entered the comics industry with Olympus , a 4-issue Image Comics mini-series illustrated by Christian Ward. [5] [7] He followed up with two 5-issue mini-series, again published by Image Comics, The Light with art by Brett Weldele [8] [9] and Who is Jake Ellis? with art by Tonči Zonjić. [10] Edmondson's longest work at Image was The Activity , a series about the United States Army Intelligence Support Activity that was born out of his love for the TV series The Unit , the Mission: Impossible film series and military films like Black Hawk Down , as well as the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game series. [11] While researching and writing the series, Edmondson consulted with various military personnel. [12]

As part of DC Comics' 2011 initiative The New 52, Edmondson scripted Grifter , introducing the eponymous Wildstorm character into the DC Universe. [13] In 2012, he penned the 4-issue Iron Man series for Marvel's Ultimate Comics imprint, [14] following up with main continuity runs on The Punisher with his The Activity collaborator Mitch Gerads [15] and Black Widow with Phil Noto. [16] [17] Edmondson's latest work at Marvel and his last work in comics to date was Red Wolf.

In 2013, Who is Jake Ellis? was optioned by 20th Century Fox as a project for director David Yates, [18] with Seth Lochhead set to pen the script. [19] In August 2016, Josh Mond was announced as the new director for the adaptation. [20]

In 2015, Paramount Pictures optioned The Activity with Ken Nolan, the writer of Black Hawk Down, attached as the screenwriter. [21] That same year, Edmondson appeared in an acting role in season 5 episode 14 of the TV series Rizzoli & Isles . [22]

In 2016, Variety announced that Edmondson was scripting a pilot for the Gold Standard Media series Prodigal . [23]

In 2017, Edmondson co-founded Eco Defense Group, a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on counter-poaching and wildlife conservation in southern Africa. [24] [25]

Personal life

Edmondson lives outside Park City, Utah [26] with his wife and two children. [27]

Bibliography

Image Comics

Marvel Comics

Other publishers

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References

  1. ↑ "Board of Directors". Eco Defense Group. Archived from the original on September 29, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Honaker, Andrea (October 22, 2018). "Mercer Memories: Nathan Edmondson, CLA '10". The Den. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ "About Us". Archon Ready Group. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Horne, Chris (July 27, 2010). "Going up 'Olympus' and into 'The Light' with Nathan Edmondson". The Telegraph . Archived from the original on August 11, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Holman, Curt (May 16, 2009). "Speakeasy with Nathan Edmondson". Creative Loafing. Archived from the original on May 23, 2009.
  6. ↑ "Comic Jobs Interview Series with Comics Writer Nathan Edmondson". Septagons Studios. August 26, 2010. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011.
  7. ↑ Contino, Jennifer (August 26, 2010). "EDMONDSON'S BAD ASS BROTHERS OF OLYMPUS". Comicon.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012.
  8. ↑ Wigler, Josh (February 26, 2010). "Edmondson & Weldele Turn On "The Light"". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 28, 2010.
  9. ↑ Bather, Kris (August 20, 2010). "Nathan Edmondson and The End of The Light". Broken Frontier. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010.
  10. ↑ Arrant, Chris (November 4, 2010). "Spy Games & Mind Games: WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011.
  11. ↑ Truitt, Brian (January 1, 2012). "'The Activity' aims for realism with its government intrigue". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012.
  12. ↑ Ferran, Lee (March 22, 2013). "Comic Sheds Light on Secret Army Spy Unit". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 23, 2013.
  13. ↑ Esposito, Joey (September 14, 2011). "The New 52 Interviews: Grifter". IGN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2011.
  14. ↑ Ching, Albert (July 12, 2012). "SDCC 2012 Exclusive: Ultimate IRON MAN vs. Mandarin". Newsarama. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
  15. ↑ Long, Aaron (November 7, 2013). "Interview: Nathan Edmondson Brings THE PUNISHER West". Comicosity. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013.
  16. ↑ Long, Aaron (December 16, 2013). "Interview: Nathan Edmondson Takes on BLACK WIDOW". Comicosity. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013.
  17. ↑ Richards, Dave (March 20, 2015). "Edmondson Arms "Punisher" & "Black Widow" for their "Last Days"". CBR.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015.
  18. ↑ Kit, Borys (October 3, 2013). "Fox Picks Up 'Who Is Jake Ellis?' For David Yates to Direct (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on October 3, 2013.
  19. ↑ "'Hanna' Writer Tapped to Pen 'Who is Jake Ellis?' for Chernin and David Yates". variety.com. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  20. ↑ McNary, Dave. "Fox Moves Forward With Graphic Novel Adaptation 'Who Is Jake Ellis?,' Taps Josh Mond to Direct". Variety.com. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
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  22. ↑ ""Rizzoli & Isles" Foot Loose (TV Episode 2015)". IMDb.
  23. ↑ Schwindt, Oriana (October 10, 2016). "'Gold Rush' Star Creates New Production Shingle Gold Standard Television". Variety . Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
  24. ↑ Amyx, Scott (September 16, 2019). "Interview with Nathan Edmondson, Co-Founder of EDGE, a Counter-Poaching and Conservation Organization". Scottamyx.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021.
  25. ↑ Doane, Aiden (October 17, 2019). "Wildlife Conservation Done Hand-in-Paw". Rex Specs. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020.
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  27. ↑ "Nathan Edmondson Brings Heroes to Life". Agents of Innovation. October 3, 2018. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019.
  28. ↑ "The Activity: A Comic Book with Realism, Espionage and Intrigue". July 16, 2013.
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