Val Staples

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Val Staples
BornVal Staples
NationalityAmerican
Area(s) Colourist
Notable works
Masters of the Universe [1]

Val Staples wrote for the 2002 Masters of the Universe comic and was one of the founders of its publishing studio, MVCreations. [2] [ failed verification ] He worked as a freelance colorist for a variety of comic publishers, including MTV, DC, and Marvel. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Image's Masters of the Universe Revival Teased a Darker Side to He-Man". 29 August 2021.
  2. "'Masters of the Universe' battles on". CBR.com . February 22, 2004.
  3. Morris, Steve (August 20, 2012). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat.
  4. "Colorist Val Staples talks "Deadpool" and the Comedic Decaying of Presidents [Interview]". Multiversity Comics. February 11, 2013.