Collection: Ed McGuinness Artist Biography and Art Gallery Collection

Ed McGuinness or Edward McGuinness is an American Comic Book Artist and Penciller Born March 1, 1974 in Quincy, Massachusetts who now lives in Bangor, Maine. Best known for his over expressive art style, and often hulking male bodies, he is one of the most well known artists in Comic Books today. Ed McGuinness has drawn just about every Comic Book Character at some time, but is best known for his work on books such as Superman, Superman/Batman, Deadpool, and Hulk. His pencil work is frequently inked by Dexter Vines, and as such, their cover work is known to carry the stylized signature "EdEx". He first gained recognition in the comic book industry with his work on Deadpool and Vampirella. His short run on Wildstorm's Mr. Majestic resulted in work as the artist on the monthly Superman title with writer Jeph Loeb. Ed McGuinness' run on the title included the "Emperor Joker" and "Our Worlds at War" crossovers.

In 2003 Ed McGuinness was the penciler for Superman/Batman, Wildstorm Comics' miniseries, Thundercats: Reclaiming Thundera. The Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated film was adapted from Loeb and McGuinness' opening story arc on the Superman/Batman title. McGuinness and inker Dexter Vines have teamed up on Superman/Batman, JLA Classified, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, and The Hulk vol. 4 (the last two series written by another frequent collaborator, Jeph Loeb). McGuinness has also worked on titles such as Wolverine 96 and Fighting American. In May 2006, McGuinness signed an exclusive two-year contract with Marvel Comics. His first printed Marvel piece was a cover for the Marvel limited series Civil War, and featured Thor in his original outfit. He also drew a variant cover for the monumental Captain America #25. McGuinness's first ongoing story under his new Marvel Contract was a 12-page Ultimate back-up featuring the Hulk vs. Wolverine. In 2008, McGuinness teamed up with Jeph Loeb and Dexter Vines once again for the new Hulk series, which starred the new Red Hulk character, later revealed to be General Ross. The series was critically acclaimed, and McGuinness and Loeb enjoyed two years on the title. Marvel has recently been teasing the 'Rebirth' of an unknown character, and they have solicited Loeb and McGuinness to be the creative team for the title, out in December. He also worked on the first three issues of JLA Classified with Grant Morrison & the first six issues of Mr. Majestic.

Ed McGuinness' Hulk wallpaper is featured in the opening title sequence of the 2010 History Channel television series, Stan Lee's Superhumans. DC Comics has released a number of action figures and statues based McGuinness' rendering of its characters. These include a black and white statue of Batman from the "Public Enemies" storyline that McGuinness illustrated while on Superman/Batman, and a Hawkman action figure from the same storyline. Other action figures have been released based on his artwork from the subsequent "Vengeance" storyline, including Bizarro, Power Girl, Joker and Mr. Mxyzpltk. DC has also released Justice League of America figures based on his artwork, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash.The Artwork of Ed McGuinness is currently credited in 611 individual Comic Book issues.