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Douglas Moench (born February 23, 1948) better known as Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his ''Batman'' work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight, Deathlok and Bane. ==Biography== Born in Chicago, Illinois, Moench has written novels, short stories, newspaper feature articles, weekly newspaper comic strips, film screenplays and teleplays. His first published work was ''My Dog Sandy'', a comic strip printed in his elementary school newspaper. He began his professional writing career with scripts for ''Eerie'' #29 and ''Vampirella'' #7 (both cover dated September 1970) and articles for the ''Chicago Sun-Times''. In 1973, he moved to New York City. Moench began working for Marvel in 1973, with his first story for the company appearing in ''Chamber of Chills'' #7 (November 1973).〔 The following year, Moench became the ''de facto'' lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of ''Planet of the Apes'' and ''Doc Savage'', while serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. For Marvel's color comic line, Moench wrote the ''Werewolf by Night'' title and followed Steve Englehart as writer of ''Master of Kung Fu''.〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 161: "''Master of Kung-Fu'' would later reach its creative peak under the team of writer Doug Moench and artist Paul Gulacy."〕 Moench scripted the "Deathlok" feature in ''Astonishing Tales'' featuring the character co-created by Rich Buckler.〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 166: "Created by artist Rich Buckler and writer Doug Moench, the original Deathlok was Colonel Luther Manning, a soldier in an alternate, post-apocalyptic future."〕 Moench and artist Don Perlin introduced Moon Knight in ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August 1975).〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 170: "In August (), Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night, encountered a new mysterious enemy called Moon Knight, created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin."〕 Moench and George Pérez launched ''The Inhumans'' series in October 1975 while "Weirdworld" was created by Moench and Mike Ploog in ''Marvel Super Action'' #1 (January 1976).〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 174: "In the tradition of J. R. R. Tolkien's ''The Lord of the Rings'', the prolific writer Doug Moench and artist Mike Ploog created 'Weirdworld'."〕 Continuing his work for the black-and white magazine line, Moench and Walt Simonson debuted ''The Rampaging Hulk'' in January 1977.〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 178: "In these stories, written by Doug Moench and drawn by Walter Simonson, the Hulk contended against an invading race of aliens called the Krylorians."〕 The series was retitled ''The Hulk!'' with issue #10 and switched to a full-color format.〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 186: "To appeal to the audience of the popular new ''Incredible Hulk'' TV series, Marvel revamped ''The Rampaging Hulk'' magazine, calling it ''The Hulk!''"〕 Two licensed properties which Moench worked on with Herb Trimpe were ''Godzilla''〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 180: "In August 1977, Marvel produced comics featuring the most famous monster in Japanese cinema, Godzilla, in a series by writer Doug Moench and penciller Herb Trimpe."〕 and ''Shogun Warriors''.〔Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 188: "Writer Doug Moench and artist Herb Trimpe created ''Shogun Warriors'', a Marvel comics series based on a line of Japanese toys imported by Mattel."〕 Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy.〔(Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy collaborations ) at the Grand Comics Database〕 The pair are probably best known for their work on ''Master of Kung Fu'',〔 which they worked on together from 1974–1977. Comics historian Les Daniels observed that "Ingenious writing by Doug Moench and energetic art by Paul Gulacy brought ''Master of Kung Fu'' new life." In 2010, Comics Bulletin ranked Moench and Gulacy's work on ''Master of Kung-Fu'' sixth on its list of the "Top 10 1970s Marvels". Moench and Gulacy later co-created ''Six from Sirius'', ''Slash Maraud'', and ''S.C.I. Spy'', and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond. Moench wrote ''Batman'' and ''Detective Comics'' from 1983–1986. He co-created new villains to battle Batman including Nightslayer in ''Detective Comics'' #529 (Aug. 1983)〔Manning "1980s" in Dougall, p. 146: "Doug Moench and artist Gene Colan introduced readers to the Thief of the Night (later called Nightslayer), a shadowy burglar."〕 the Black Mask in ''Batman'' #386 (Aug. 1985),〔Manning "1980s" in Dougall, p. 153: "Writer Doug Moench and artist Tom Mandrake would make an important contribution to the Batman mythos with the villain Black Mask."〕 and the Film Freak in ''Batman'' #395 (May 1986).〔Manning "1980s" in Dougall, p. 161: "In this start of a three-part story, writer Doug Moench and artist Tom Mandrake introduced the villain Film Freak."〕 He and artist Don Newton produced the story in which Jason Todd replaces Dick Grayson as Robin in ''Batman'' #368 (February 1984). His first run on the title ended with issue #400 which featured work by several popular comics artists and included an introduction by novelist Stephen King.〔Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 221: "Batman celebrated the 400th issue of his self-titled comic with a blockbuster featuring dozens of famous comic book creators and nearly as many infamous villains. Written by Doug Moench, with an introduction by novelist Stephen King...(was ) drawn by George Pérez, Bill Sienkiewicz, Arthur Adams, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland, and others."〕 In his second run on the title from 1992–1998, Moench was one of the writers of the "Knightfall" storyline〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 259: "'Knightfall' was a nineteen-part crossover event that passed through the pages of ''Batman'' by writer Doug Moench and artists Norm Breyfogle, Jim Aparo, and Mike Manley."〕 and wrote ''Batman'' #500 in which the character Azrael replaced Bruce Wayne as Batman.〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 260: "By ''Batman'' #500, the last chapter of the 'Knightfall' saga by writer Doug Moench and artist Jim Aparo and Mike Manley, Azrael was truly his own (of ) Batman."〕 The "KnightsEnd" arc which saw the return of Bruce Wayne to the role of Batman was co-written by Moench as well.〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 265〕 Other Batman storylines which Moench contributed to include "Contagion",〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 272: "In the latest crossover to shake up Batman's universe, a manufactured virus nicknamed 'the Clench' was unleashed on the public of Gotham City...by writers Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Denny O'Neil, and Doug Moench."〕 "Legacy",〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 274〕 and "Cataclysm".〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 283: "The seventeen-part 'Cataclysm' storyline showed a Gotham City devastated by an earthquake. It was written by Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, (others )."〕 Working at DC Comics in the 1980s, Moench wrote ''Omega Men'' and ''The Spectre''. He co-created ''Electric Warrior'' with artist Jim Baikie; ''Lords of the Ultra-Realm'' with Pat Broderick; and Slash Maraud with Gulacy.〔 Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds graphic novels, including ''Batman & Dracula: Red Rain''〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 251: "Written by Batman alumnus Doug Moench, and illustrated with the shadowy pencils of Kelley Jones, ''Red Rain'' chronicled the clash between Batman and the legendary Dracula."〕 and a long run of the monthly ''Batman'' comic. In 1994, Moench co-wrote the ''Batman-Spawn: War Devil'' intercompany crossover with Chuck Dixon and Alan Grant.〔Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 267: "Fans were also treated to a companion special entitled ''Batman-Spawn''...by writers Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and Alan Grant, and artist Klaus Janson."〕 Married to Debra with a son (Derek), Moench currently lives in Pennsylvania. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Doug Moench」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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