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C. J. Henderson
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Henderson at the November 2008 Big Apple Con in Manhattan
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| Born | December 26, 1951 |
| Died | July 4, 2014 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | Writer, film critic, editor |
| Genre | Horror, hardboiled fiction, dark fantasy, science fiction |
Chris "C. J." Henderson was an American writer known for his exciting stories. He wrote many books in the horror and detective styles. He also wrote for popular comic book companies like Marvel Comics.
C. J. Henderson was born on December 26, 1951, and passed away on July 4, 2014.
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About C. J. Henderson
His Early Life and Inspiration
C. J. Henderson grew up in the United States. His family moved a few times before settling in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. After college, he moved to New York City.
He loved telling stories from a young age. He enjoyed reading many different authors. Some of his favorites included Robert E. Howard, who wrote fantasy, and H.P. Lovecraft, known for his spooky tales. He also liked Stan Lee, who created many Marvel superheroes.
Before Becoming a Full-Time Writer
Before he could write full-time, C. J. Henderson worked many different jobs. He cooked, waited tables, and washed dishes. He also managed a movie theater and worked as a bank guard. He even taught English and creative writing. These experiences likely gave him many ideas for his stories!
His Writing Career
C. J. Henderson became well-known for his detective stories. He created a detective series called Jack Hagee. He also wrote about a supernatural detective named Teddy London. Many of his stories featured characters from Lovecraftian fiction, which are scary tales inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. He also wrote stories based on Kolchak: The Night Stalker, a famous TV show about a reporter who investigates strange events.
Henderson also wrote for many comic book companies. He worked on comics for Marvel Comics and Valiant Comics. He also contributed to Neil Gaiman's Lady Justice and adaptations of Kolchak: The Night Stalker for other publishers.
Personal Life
C. J. Henderson was married to Grace Tin Lo, a fashion designer. They lived in Brooklyn, New York, with their daughter, Erica Henderson.
Erica Henderson followed in her father's footsteps and became a successful comic book artist. She has drawn popular comics like The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl for Marvel Comics and Jughead for Archie Comics.
