Paris Cullins facts for kids
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Cullins in 2024
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| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller, Colorist, Artist, Cover |
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Blue Beetle Blue Devil Hyperkind |
Paris Cullins is an American artist who draws comics. He is famous for his work on characters like Blue Devil and Blue Beetle for DC Comics. He also worked on Hyperkind for Marvel Comics.
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Early Life and First Art Jobs
Paris Cullins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mom loved art and comic books, which helped him discover them early. His dad was also an artist and a jazz musician.
When Paris was just 11 years old, he got his first paid art job. He drew pictures for a coloring book company. Later, he drew for toy companies, a TV show, and even holiday cards.
Starting a Career in Comics
Joining DC Comics
Paris Cullins started sending his comic art to DC Comics in 1976. He finally met with Dick Giordano, a famous editor, in late 1979. Paris showed him new drawings, including a Batman versus Manhunter comic.
Dick Giordano liked his work and offered him a script to draw. Paris began working for DC Comics in January 1980. He first drew scary stories, including a series called "I, Vampire."
First Published Works
Cullins' first published comic art appeared in "Mystic Murder." This was a six-page story in Secrets of Haunted House #42 in November 1981. He also drew for other DC horror comics like Ghosts and The Unexpected.
His first superhero art was for a Green Lantern story in Green Lantern #154 in July 1982. He also drew for Harvey Comics, working on Richie Rich and Hot Stuff for a few months.
Drawing Blue Superheroes
Creating Blue Devil
In 1983, Paris Cullins helped create a new superhero called Blue Devil. He co-penciled Justice League of America #212. He also drew the cover for The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #7.
Blue Devil first appeared as a backup story in The Fury of Firestorm #24 in June 1984. Cullins then drew the first issue of the Blue Devil comic book. He also drew the covers for the entire 31-issue series.
Working on Blue Beetle
Cullins also worked on the Blue Beetle series for DC Comics. He drew many issues of this comic from 1986 to 1987. He was also one of the artists for Batman #400 in October 1986.
Other Marvel and DC Work
In 1988, Cullins started drawing for Marvel Comics. He drew backup stories for X-Factor Annual #3 and The Punisher Annual #1. He continued to work for DC Comics too.
He worked with writer J. M. DeMatteis on a six-issue series called The Forever People. He also co-plotted and drew many issues of The New Gods with writer Mark Evanier.
Later Career and Other Projects
New Publishers and Hyperkind
In the 1990s, Paris Cullins drew comics for other publishers besides DC and Marvel. These included Acclaim Comics and Crusade Comics. He drew all nine issues of the superhero comic Hyperkind for Marvel's Razorline imprint.
Beyond Comics
Cullins took a break from comics from 1996 to 2001. During this time, he drew art for book covers. He also worked for advertising companies. He created storyboards for video games like Terror in the Bermuda Triangle and TV commercials.
In 2006, he helped start a company called Maximum Overtime Media. They planned to launch a magazine called Gritz n' Gravy. In 2011, DC Comics announced he would draw a Wonder Woman comic, but other artists ended up drawing it.
