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Charles Dixon (born April 14, 1954) is an American comic book writer, best known for his work on the character the and on the characters , , and Robin in the 1990s and early 2000s.


Early life
Dixon was born in West Philadelphia, , and grew up in Upper Darby, reading comics of all genres. He is a graduate of Upper Darby High School (1972).


Career

1980s
Chuck Dixon's earliest comics work was writing Evangeline (illustrated by his then-wife ) for in 1984 and then for . Editor hired him to write back-up stories for ' Savage Sword of Conan. Writing under the name "Charles Dixon", he would eventually take over the lead feature of Conan on a semi-regular basis. He contributed stories to the Hama edited re-boot of highlighted by a number of western stories illustrated by .

In 1986, he began working for , writing which was edited by followed by Cat Yronwode for the bulk of its 50 issue run. Continuing to write for both Marvel and Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist in October 1987, he began work on ' series for Marvel's imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's for Eclipse with artist between 1989 and 1990, and began writing in June 1989 for editor Potts.


1990s (Punisher and Batman)
The Kingdom Gone graphic novel (August 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal and later other Punisher titles, and brought him to the attention of editor Dennis O'Neil, who asked him and to produce a Robin mini-series featuring the incarnation. The series proved popular enough to spawn two sequels – The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992).
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This led to both an ongoing monthly seriesManning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 261: "Robin embarked on a solo career, with the help of writer Chuck Dixon and artist Tom Grummett." which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics, and to Dixon working on from #644 (May 1992)
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to #738 (Nov. 1999) through the major Batman stories "'"Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 259: "'Knightfall' was a nineteen-part crossover event that passed through the pages of... Detective Comics, written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, Jim Balent, and Graham Nolan." and "KnightsEnd"Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 265 for which he helped create the key character of Bane,Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 200: Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special #1 "Bane's harrowing origin story was detailed in this special 64-page one-shot by writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan." "",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." "",Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 274 "",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, and." and "No Man's Land". Dixon and Lyle co-created the in Detective Comics #644 (May 1992)Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 195 and Stephanie Brown in Detective Comics #647 (August 1992).Manning "1990s" in Dougall, p. 196 Much of his later run was illustrated by .

He was DC's most prolific Batman writer in the 1990s. In addition to writing he pioneered the individual series for Robin, (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey.Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 286: "Oracle and Black Canary were finally rewarded with their own ongoing series by scripter Chuck Dixon and penciller Greg Land."

While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover, he launched Team 7 for 's / and Prophet for 's . He wrote many issues of and , regularly having about seven titles out each month between 1993 and 1998. In 1994, Dixon co-wrote the Batman-Spawn: War Devil intercompany crossover with 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." Dixon and Tom Grummett crafted a Secret Six one-shot (Dec. 1997) as part of the imprint.Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 281: "The Secret Six found their own monthly one-shot title written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Tom Grummett."


2000s

CrossGen
In March 2002, Dixon turned his attention to 's output, slowly leaving Robin, Nightwing, Birds of Prey and Batgirl over the next year although he co-wrote with the origin of 's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One.Cowsill, Alan "2000s" in Dolan, p. 309: "Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon came together to pen the story of Barbara Gordon's first year as Batgirl." For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the departing , taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March 2003), The Silken Ghost (June 2003) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct 2003), as well as editing 's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November 2003 and April 2004, the last released shortly before CrossGen's cancellation of all of its series. Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May 2004). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.


Other publishers
In mid-2004, Dixon wrote a number of issues and series' for smaller publishers Devil's Due Publishing and . During this period, he returned briefly to DC but mostly worked on comics at several publishers, including several issues of for , for whom he has worked quite regularly from September 1998 to the present, and a couple of projects with . In May 2006, Dixon contributed to 's Free Comic Book Day Transformers giveaway, leading to him writing miniseries.


Return to DC
In July 2004, Dixon began his return to the with , a revival of the 1970s kung-fu character, which ran for 12 issues. In March of the following year, he returned briefly to before shifting his efforts to the imprint, writing the stand-alone Claw the Unconquered (Aug 2006 – Jan 2007); the movie-adaptation of Snakes on a Plane, the movie-spin-off Nightmare on Elm Street,Cowsill "2000s" in Dolan, p. 327: "Chuck Dixon's script and Kevin J. West's pencils helped to create a suitably nightmarish start for Freddy's latest incarnation." and the Wildstorm Universe title Grifter/ from May 2007.

In January 2007, he wrote the Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood mini-series featuring 's son , Wizard #177 and in March 2008, Dixon returned to writing Robin. He wrote Batman and the Outsiders, a project he was signed to at the last minute, after original writer dropped out due to being occupied with -related work. On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity." He nonetheless did occasional work for DC after this, including 2017's Bane: Conquest limited series, and a special issue for Robin's 80th anniversary.


After DC
It was announced in August 2008 that he would write Dynamite Entertainment's series The Man with No Name based on the Western character. He wrote a G.I. Joe series for . In March 2009 published a new one-shot written by Dixon entitled Airboy 1942: The Best of Enemies. In 2011, Dixon says he was offered a chance to do a rewrite on The Expendables 2 screenplay by Sylvester Stallone, but declined.


2010s
In the late 2010s, he went to work for 's Arkhaven Comics, writing for their Alt-Hero Universe on titles such as Alt-Hero: Q and Chuck Dixon's Avalon.

In 2017 and 2018, Dixon wrote Zenescope's Van Helsing vs. The Werewolf and Robyn Hood: The Curse.


2020s
In 2021, he started the Levon Cade series from Rough Edges Press. In 2023, it was announced that he would write the first issue of Alphacore from , with Joe Bennett as the artist.In 2024, Chuck expanded into Rippaverse Comics by writing The Horseman: Welcome To Florespark" with Joe Bennett as the artist for this as well. In 2025, Chuck Dixon will be writing several issues for Rippaverse Comics including Alphacore #2, The Great War of Separation limited series, Zalen: What Kills, Must Die, and The Horseman #1.


Awards
Chuck Dixon received an in 2014.


Bibliography

Across the Pond Studios
  • Iron Ghost #1–6 (2007)


Antarctic Press


Arkhaven Comics
  • Alt*Hero: Q #1–2
  • Chuck Dixon's Avalon #1–6


Bongo Comics
  • #42, 50, 65, 77, 92, 96, 99, 108, 115–116, 125, 131–133, 137, 140, 142–145, 147, 151, 153, 158–159, 164, 169, 173, 176–177, 181, 192, 195, 199, 205 (1999–2013)
  • Simpsons Comics Presents Bart Simpson #8, 25, 34, 41 (2002–2008)
  • The Simpsons Winter Wingding #2, 4 (2007–2009)
  • Treehouse of Horror #4 (1998)


CrossGen Comics
  • Archard's Agents #1–3 (2003–2004)
  • Brath #1–14 (2003–2004)
  • Crux #13–33 (2002–2004)
  • El Cazador #1–6 (2003–2004)
  • Sigil #21–42 (2002–2003)
  • The Silken Ghost #1–5 (2003)
  • Way of the Rat #1–24 (2002–2004)


Dark Horse Comics
  • Dark Horse Comics #10–12 (1993)
  • Star Wars: #1–4 (2005)
  • #1–3 (2001–2002)


DC Comics
  • #771 (2000)
  • 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)
  • Bane: Conquest #1–12 (2017–2018)
  • #12, 20, 30–32 (2001–2002)
  • Batgirl: Year One #1–9 (2003)
  • Batman #467–469, 560–562, 571, Annual #23 (1991–1999)
  • Batman and The Outsiders vol. 2, #1–10 (2007–2008)
  • Batman: Bane of the Demon #1–4 (1998)
  • Batman Black and White #2 (1996)
  • The Batman Chronicles #1–4, 9, 11–12 (1995–2000)
  • Batman 80-Page Giant #1, 3 (1998–2000)
  • #1–4 (1996)
  • Batman: Gordon's Law #1–4 (1996–1997)
  • Batman: Gotham Adventures #29 (2000)
  • Batman: Gotham City Secret Files #1 (2000)
  • #19 (2001)
  • #55–57, 62, 124, 142–145, Annual #5 (1993–2001)
  • Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • Batman Secret Files #1 (1997)
  • #1 (1994)
  • Batman: The Ankh #1–2 (2001)
  • Batman: The Chalice #1 (1999)
  • Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special #1 (1993)
  • Batman Villains Secret Files #1 (1998)
  • Batman/Wildcat #1–3 (1997)
  • Birds of Prey #1–46 (1999–2002)
  • vol. 2, #11–12 (2008)
  • Catwoman vol. 2, #12, 15–21, 25, 27–37(1994–1996)
  • Catwoman/Wildcat #1–4 (1998)
  • Claw the Unconquered vol. 2 #1–3, 5–6 (2006–2007)
  • Conjurors #1–3 (1999)
  • Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #1–6 (2007)
  • DCU Holiday Bash #2–3 (1998–1999)
  • DCU Villains Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • #0, 644–729, 738, 1,000,000, Annual #6–10 (1992–1999)
  • vol. 2, #83, 93–137, 1,000,000, Annual #7 (1994–1998)
  • #11–19 (1993–1994)
  • Huntress vol. 2 #1–4 (1994)
  • #1–6, Secret Files #1 (2001–2002)
  • #1 (1997)
  • vol. 2, #1–3 (1996)
  • vol. 2, #1–70, 101–106, 1,000,000, 1/2 (1996–2005)
  • Nightwing 80-Page Giant #1 (2000)
  • Nightwing Secret Files #1 (1999)
  • #1–12 (2004–2005)
  • Robin #1–5 (1991)
  • Robin vol. 2, #1–100, 170–174, 1,000,000, Annual #2–6 (1993–2008)
  • Robin II #1–4 (1991)
  • Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #1–6 (1992–1993)
  • Robin: Year One #1–4 (2000–2001)
  • Rush City #1–6 (2006–2007)
  • 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)
  • Superboy/Robin: World's Finest Three #1–2 (1996)
  • Superman: The Odyssey #1 (1999)
  • Tangent Comics/Secret Six #1 (1997)


DC Comics/Dark Horse Comics
  • #1–4 (1997–1998)
  • Superman/Aliens 2: God War #1–4 (2002)


Wildstorm Productions
  • Grifter/ #3–4 (2007)
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street #1–8 (2006–2007)
  • Snakes on a Plane #1–2 (2006)
  • Storming Paradise #1–6 (2008–2009)
  • Team 7 #1–4 (1994–1995)
  • Team 7 – Dead Reckoning #1–4 (1996)
  • #1–6 (2006)


Devil's Due
  • G.I. Joe: Reloaded #10–14 (2004–2005)


Dynamite Entertainment
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (2009–2010)
  • The Expendables (2010)


Eclipse Comics
  • #1–50 (1986–1989)
  • Airboy Meets the Prowler #1 (1987)
  • Airboy versus the Airmaidens #1 (1988)
  • The Airfighters Meet Sgt. Strike Special #1 (1988)
  • Airmaidens Special #1 (1987)
  • Alien Encounters #11, 13–14 (1987)
  • The #1–3 (1989–1990)
  • The Hobbit #1–3 (1989–1990)
  • Radio Boy #1 (1987)
  • Skywolf #1–3 (1988)
  • Strike! #1–6 (1987–1988)
  • Swords of Texas #1–4 (1987–1988)
  • Tales of Terror #5–13 (1986–1987)
  • Valkyrie #1–3 (1987)
  • Valkyrie vol. 2 #1–3 (1988)
  • Winterworld #1–3 (1987–1988)


Fanatic Comics
  • Ravage: Kill all men! #1 (2020–present), writer (with Benjamin L. Henderson)


First Comics
  • Evangeline #1–12 (1987–1989)


IDW Publishing
  • G. I. Joe #0, 1–27 (2008–2011)
  • G. I. Joe vol. 2 #1–5 (2011)
  • G. I. Joe Season 2 #6–21 (2011–2013)
  • G.I. Joe: Origins #6–7, 16–18 (2009–2010)
  • G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes #1–7 (2011)
  • G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1–14 (2013–2014)
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – Official Movie Prequel (2009)
  • Snake Eyes #8–12 (2011–2012)
  • Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow #13–21 (2012–2013)
  • The A-Team: War Stories: B.A. (2010)
  • The A-Team: War Stories: Face (2010)
  • The A-Team: War Stories: Hannibal (2010)
  • The A-Team: War Stories: Murdock (2010)
  • #1–4 (2006)
  • Winterworld #0–7 (2014–2015)
  • Winterworld-Frozen Fleet #1–3 (2015)


Marvel Comics
  • Code of Honor #1–4 (1997)
  • Conan The Savage #1–4, 7, 9 (1995–1996)
  • Conan The Usurper
  • #1–3 (2000)
  • Doom: The Emperor Returns #1–3 (2002)
  • Hawkeye vol. 2 #1–4 (1994)
  • #1–24, 34 (1989–1992)
  • Marvel Comics Presents #152–154 (1994)
  • Marvel Knights #1–15 (2000–2001)
  • The 'Nam #43, 46, 48, 54–69 (1990–1992)
  • The Punisher #45, 49, 63, 89–93, 97–104, Annual #6 (1991–1995)
  • The Punisher: Kingdom Gone graphic novel #1 (1990)
  • The Punisher War Journal #38–42, 44–64, 75–80 (1992–1995)
  • The Punisher War Zone #1–11, 26–37, 41, Annual #1–2 (1992–1995)
  • Savage Sword of Conan #119–122, 124–142, 144–156, 158–159, 161–165, 170, 172, 176–179, 183, 186, 213 (1985–1993)
  • vol. 2 #3–8 (1986)
  • War Man #1–2 (1993)
  • What If...? vol. 2 #57–58, 67–68, 70, 78 (1994–1995)
  • What The--?! #5 (1989)


Epic Comics
  • vol. 2 #1–18 (1987–1990)
  • Alien Legion: Binary Deep #1 (1993)
  • Alien Legion: Jugger Grimrod #1 (1992)
  • Alien Legion: On the Edge #1–3 (1990–1991)
  • Alien Legion: One Planet at a Time #1–3 (1993)
  • Car Warriors #1–4 (1991)
  • #1–7 (1993)


Marvel Comics/DC Comics
  • #1 (1996)


Moonstone Books
  • Airboy 1942: Best of Enemies #1 (2009)
  • #9–10, Annual #1 (2006–2007)


NOW Comics
  • Freejack #1–7 (1992)


Regnery Publishing
  • Clinton Cash: A Graphic Novel (2016)


Rippaverse Comics
  • Alphacore #1 (2023)
  • The Horseman: Welcome To Florespark (2024)
  • The Great War of Seperation #1 (2025)
  • Horseman #1 (2025)
  • Alphacore #2 (2025)
  • Zalen: What Kills, Must Die (2025)
  • The Great War of Seperation #2 (2025)


Semic Press
Swedish publisher
  • Chuck Riley (published in the Agent X9 comic book in 1990–92)
  • The Vanishers (published in the comic book in 1992)


Splatto Comic
  • The Expendables Go to Hell (2021 – present)


Tor Books
  • 's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World (comic book adaptation)


Zenescope Entertainment
  • Van Helsing vs The Werewolf #1–6 (2017)
  • Robyn Hood: The Curse #1–6 (2018)
  • Van Helsing: Sword of Heaven #1-6 (2019)
  • Robyn Hood: Justice #1-6 (2020)


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