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Douglas Moench (; born February 23, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American writer of comics, novels, short stories, newspaper feature articles, weekly newspaper comic strips, film screenplays and teleplays. He is notable for his work and as the creator of , , Black Mask, Harvey Bullock, Electric Warrior, and Six from Sirius; he is also known for his critically acclaimed eight-year run on Master of Kung Fu.

Early life
Moench's first published work was My Dog Sandy, a comic strip printed in his elementary school newspaper. Moench had a fan letter printed in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #17 (Oct. 1964) in which he praised the art of and others printed in Avengers #51 (April 1968), Captain America #102 (June 1968), and Silver Surfer #14 (March 1970). He began his professional writing career with scripts for Eerie #29 and #7 (both September 1970) and articles for the Chicago Sun-Times. In 1973, he moved to New York City.

Career
Moench began working for 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 . He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes and , 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: "The initial creative team on the series was scripter Gerry Conway and artist Mike Ploog, though they would eventually be succeeded by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin." and followed as writer of Master of Kung Fu.: " Master of Kung-Fu would later reach its creative peak under the team of writer Doug Moench and artist Paul Gulacy." Moench scripted the "" feature in Astonishing Tales featuring the character co-created by .: "Created by artist Rich Buckler and writer Doug Moench, the original Deathlok was Colonel Luther Manning, a soldier in an alternate, future." Moench and artist introduced in Werewolf by Night #32 (August 1975). The character of Moon Knight would then go on to be featured in other Marvel titles, eventually getting his own solo series in 1980.: "In August 1975, 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 series in October 1975 while "" was created by Moench and in Marvel Super Action #1 (January 1976).: "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 debuted The Rampaging Hulk in January 1977.: "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.: "To appeal to the audience of the popular new Incredible Hulk TV series, Marvel revamped The Rampaging Hulk magazine, calling it The Hulk!" Two which Moench worked on with were Godzilla: "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.: "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 . 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 to 1977. Comics historian observed that "Ingenious writing by Doug Moench and energetic art by Paul Gulacy brought Master of Kung Fu new life."

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In 2010, 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, , and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.

In late August 1982, Moench left Marvel due to disagreements with then editor-in-chief . American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s He was hired by DC, and from 1983 to 1986 he wrote Batman and .: "When Gerry Conway parted ways with the Caped Crusader, a new regular writer was needed for both titles. That honor fell to Doug Moench." He co-created new villains including in Detective Comics #529 (Aug. 1983): "Doug Moench and artist Gene Colan introduced readers to the Thief of the Night (later called Nightslayer), a shadowy burglar." Black Mask in Batman #386 (Aug. 1985),: "Writer Doug Moench and artist Tom Mandrake would make an important contribution to the Batman mythos with the villain Black Mask." and the in Batman #395 (May 1986).: "In this start of a three-part story, writer Doug Moench and artist Tom Mandrake introduced the villain Film Freak." He and artist produced the story in which replaces 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 .: "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...it drawn by George Pérez, Bill Sienkiewicz, Arthur Adams, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland, and others." In his second run on the title from 1992 to 1998, Moench was one of the writers of the "" storyline: "'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 replaced Bruce Wayne as Batman.: "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 version Batman." The "KnightsEnd" arc which saw the return of Bruce Wayne to the role of Batman was co-written by Moench as well. Other Batman storylines which Moench contributed to include "",: "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." "", and "".: "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."

Working at DC Comics in the 1980s, Moench wrote and The Spectre. He was one of the contributors to the limited series in 1986 and co-created Electric Warrior with artist ; Lords of the Ultra-Realm with ; and Slash Maraud with Gulacy.

Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of and John Beatty on several , including : "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 and Alan Grant.: "Fans were also treated to a companion special entitled Batman-Spawn... by writers Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and Alan Grant, and artist Klaus Janson."

Personal life
Moench and his wife, Debra, have a son, Derek. As of 2018, Moench lives in .

Awards and nominations
  • 1972: Nominated for Chicago Newspaper Guild Award
  • 1977: Eagle Award for Favorite Continued Comic Story for Master of Kung Fu #48–51 with
  • 1978: Nominated at the Eagle Awards for Favourite Single Story for #38: The Lord of Tyndall's Quest with
  • 1979: Nominated at the Eagle Awards for Best Comic Book Writer (US), and for Best Continued Story for Captain Marvel #58–62 with
  • 1980: Nominated at the Eagle Awards for Favourite Comicbook Writer
  • 1981:
  • 1990: Nominated at the for Best Long Comic Strip for Slash Maraud with Paul Gulacy
  • 1997: Nominated at the Haxtur Awards for Best Long Comic Strip for Batman Versus Predator II

Comics bibliography (selected)
Dark Horse Comics
  • Dark Horse Comics #25 ("")
  • Ghost and #1
  • (1992)

DC Comics
  • Arion, Lord of Atlantis #4–11 (1983)
  • Batman #0, 360–400, 481–559, 1,000,000 and Annual #10, 12, 13, 17–21 (1983–1986, 1992–1998)
  • Batman: Blackgate: Isle of Men (1998)
  • Batman: Book of the Dead #1–2 () (1999)
  • Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat (Elseworlds) (1995)
  • The Batman Chronicles #1–3, 23 (1995–2001)
  • Batman: Dark Joker: The Wild (Elseworlds) (1993)
  • (the first of three Batman vampire Elseworlds graphic novels) (1991)
    • Batman: Bloodstorm (the second Batman vampire Elseworlds saga) (1995)
    • Batman: Crimson Mist (the third Batman vampire Elseworlds saga) (1999)
  • Batman: Haunted Gotham #1–4 (Elseworlds) (2000)
  • Batman: Hong Kong #1 (2003)
  • #1 (1995)
  • #11–15 (""), 46–49, 86–88, 137–141, 146–148 (1990–2001)
  • Batman: Outlaws #1–3 (2000)
  • Batman: Unseen #1–5 (2009–2010)
  • Batman Versus Predator II: Bloodmatch #1–4 (1994–1995)
  • (co-written with and Alan Grant) (1994)
  • Blackhawk vol. 3 #12–16 (1990)
  • Catwoman #0, 25, 38–55 (1994–1998)
  • #1–2 (Elseworlds: Batman and Catwoman's roles are reversed) (1999)
  • Celebrate the Century Super Heroes Stamp Album #1 (1999)
  • COPS #1–15 (1988–1989)
  • #3 (1986)
  • DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel #7 (adaptation by Moench, , and of the Sandkings novelette by George R. R. Martin) (1987)
  • #527–566 (1983–1986)
  • Electric Warrior #1–18 (1986–1987)
  • Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion #11 (1973)
  • G.I. Combat #163 (1973)
  • vol. 2 #86 (1994)
  • Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #1–2 (1992)
  • Green Lantern: Dragon Lord #1–3 (a mini-series set in ancient China) (2001)
  • Heroes Against Hunger #1 (1986)
  • House of Mystery #216, 228, 244, 253 (1973–1977)
  • House of Secrets #113 (1973)
  • #1–3 (2001)
  • Lords of the Ultra-Realm #1–6, Special #1 (co-created by Moench and Pat Broderick) (1986–1987)
  • vol. 2 #14–28 (1990–1991)
  • #17–20, 22, 23, 25, Annual #1 (1984–1985)
  • Our Army at War #271 featuring Sgt. Rock (1974)
  • S.C.I. Spy #1–6 (2002)
  • Showcase '93 #1–12 (1993)
  • #1–6 (1987–1988)
  • The Spectre vol. 2 #1–31, Annual #1 (1987–1989)
  • Spotlight #12 (1987)
  • The Wanderers #1–13 (1988–1989)
  • World's Finest Comics #289–292 (1983)
  • #0, 1–6 (1994–1995)

Paradox Press
  • The Big Book of Conspiracies (1995)
  • The Big Book of The Unexplained (1997)

Eclipse Comics
  • Nightmares #1–2
  • #14 (backup story: "Nuclear Spring")
  • Total Eclipse #2 (Aztec Ace backup story)

HM Communications
  • More Than Human, in Heavy Metal magazine vol. 2, issues #2 (June 1978), #3 (July 1978), and #4 (August 1978). Adaptation of the Theodore Sturgeon novel of the same name, illustrated by Alex Niño. Trade paperback collection co-published in 1979 by HM Communications and Simon & Schuster as Heavy Metal Presents Theodore Sturgeon's More Than Human

Last Gasp

Marvel Comics
  • Adventure into Fear #25–28 (starring Morbius) (1974–1975)
  • Astonishing Tales #25–27, 30–31 () (1974–1975)
  • Bizarre Adventures #26, 28, 33 (1981–1982)
  • Captain Marvel #56, 58–62 (1978–1979)
  • Chamber of Chills #7 (1973)
  • (1989)
  • Creatures on the Loose featuring #30–31 (1974)
  • The Deep (comic book adaptation of the Columbia Pictures movie) (1977)
  • #3, 5, 9, 11–13, 33 (1980–1985)
  • Fantastic Four #219, 222–231, Annual #15 (1980–1981)
  • The Frankenstein Monster #12–17 (1974–1975)
  • Ghost Rider vol. 2 #5 (1974)
  • Giant-Size Chillers #1 (1975)
  • Giant-Size Master of Kung-Fu #1–4 (1974–1975)
  • Giant Size Werewolf #2–5 (1974–1975)
  • Godzilla #1–24 (1977–1979)
  • The Incredible Hulk Annual #9 (1980)
  • #1–8, 10–12 (1975–1977)
  • The Island of Dr. Moreau (comic book adaptation of the American International Pictures film) (1977)
  • Ka-Zar vol. 2 #10–20 (1975–1977)
  • King Conan #9–15 (1982–1983)
  • Kull the Conqueror #16–20 (1976–1977)
  • Kull the Conqueror vol. 2 #2 (1983)
  • Marvel Classics Comics #13, 16, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29–30, 32–36 (adaptations of classic novels) (1977–1979)
  • Marvel Comics Presents #1–8 (Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu), 26–35 () (1988–1989)
  • #24–26 (Weirdworld) (1986)
  • #17–19 (Iron Fist), #38 (Weirdworld), #41 (Seeker 3000), #61 () (1974–1981)
  • #28–29 (Moon Knight) (1976)
  • vol. 2 #1–3 (Captain Marvel), #6-7 (Star-Lord) (1979–1980)
  • Marvel Super Special #10 (Star-Lord), #11–13 (Weirdworld) (1979)
  • Marvel Two-in-One Annual #6 (1981)
  • Master of Kung Fu #21–52, 54–63, 65–101, 103–120 122, Annual #1 (1974–1983)
  • Master of Kung Fu: Bleeding Black #1 (1991)
  • Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu: Hellfire Apocalypse #1–6 () (2002–2003)
  • #1–15, 17–26, 28–33 (1980–1983)
  • Moon Knight: High Strangers #1–4 (1999)
  • Moon Knight: The Resurrection #1–4 (1997)
  • Moon Knight Special Featuring Master of Kung Fu #1 (1992)
  • Shogun Warriors #1–14, 16–20 (1979–1980)
  • Thor #303, 308, 310–322, 324–328 (1981–1983)
  • The Toxic Avenger #1–11 (based on the character) (1991–1992)
  • Werewolf by Night #20–43 (1974–1977)
  • What If? #16 (featuring "What If Shang Chi Master of Kung Fu Fought on the Side of Fu Manchu?") (1979)
  • Wolverine: Doombringer #1 (1997)
  • #25 (1999)

Curtis Magazines
Marvel's black-and-white magazine imprint
  • Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #3–14, 16–18, 29, 33, Special #1 (featuring Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu) (1974–1977)
  • Doc Savage #1–8 (1975–1977)
  • Dracula Lives! #2–3, 5–6, 8–12 (1974–1975)
  • Haunt of Horror #2–5, 12 (1974–1975)
  • The Hulk! #10–22 (1978–1980)
  • Kull and the Barbarians #3 (1975)
  • Legion of Monsters #1 (1975)
  • #1, #5–6 (adaptation of the story The Hound of the Baskervilles), #8 (Legion of Monsters), #12–13, 18, 21–22, 26, 28, 33 (1976–1980)
  • Marvel Super Action #1 (first story) (1976)
  • Monsters of the Movies #1, 8 (1974–1975)
  • Monsters Unleashed #5–11 (1974–1975)
  • Planet of the Apes #1–29 (adaptations of the Apes films and original spinoff tales including the "Terror on the Planet of the Apes" saga) (1974–1977)
  • The Rampaging Hulk #1–9 (1977–1978)
  • Savage Sword of Conan #5, 9, 13, 14, 180 (1975–1990)
  • (featuring Conan and Ka-Zar) #5, 7–8, 11 (1974–1975)
  • Tales of the Zombie #2–7, 9–10, Annual #1 (1974–1975)
  • Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #3, 6 (1975)
  • #2, 4–7, 9–11, Annual #1 (1974–1975)

Epic Comics
  • Six from Sirius #1–4 (1984)
  • Six from Sirius II #1–4 (1985–1986)

Malibu Comics
  • #1–3 (1996)

Skywald Publications
  • Nightmare #9–12, 14, Annual #1, Yearbook 1974
  • Psycho #5–6, 9, 11, 13, 16

TSR, Inc.
  • R.I.P. Brasher: Avenger of the Dead #1–4

Warren Publishing
  • Eerie #29–30, 35–45, 47, 50, 53–55, 57–58, 72, 78, 109–112
  • Creepy #37, 46–47, 49–54, 56–59, 64–66, 68, 71–72, 76, 80, 82, 88
  • #7, 9, 14–15, 17–20, 24–29, 31, 34, 39

Non-comics bibliography (selected)
Moench wrote book, movie, and music reviews for Fling, and he wrote for several other men's magazines, including Adam, Cavalier, Knight, Man to Man and Swingle. He wrote several articles for Midwest, the of the Chicago Sun-Times. For the never-published WLS Generation, he interviewed , , and . Moench wrote an article called "23 on the 23rd" a true story about his own 23rd birthday.

  • Batman Masters Collection – Set of 120 , with front art by artists , , , and . The flip sides of the first 90 cards, when read in order, form a storyline in which Batman fakes his own death. The set provides a look at the posthumous feelings of the residents of and towards the Dark Knight. A special collector's binder was released for the card set. This card set was reprinted as a 208-page coffeetable book entitled Batman Masterpieces. It contains full-page reproductions of the card art opposite the card's text (so one can still follow the story), art concepts (instructions to the artists) and comments by the artist. Additionally, early sketches have been printed for most of the cards.
  • : To Dare the Darkness – A young-reader novel that was released with the marketing blitz for the Batman & Robin movie, set immediately after the events of the film.
  • Bucky O'Hare – Teleplay for one episode.
  • Double Dragon – for the cartoon released by DiC Entertainment.
  • The Forensic Files of Batman – A short story collection about how Batman uses clues found at crime scenes to foil the plans of his most famous villains. Each chapter is a different case presented from the notes, journals, and case files of the Batman, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, and Jim Gordon.
  • – Story editor and head writer for the 1980s animated series.
  • Red Sonja – Original screenplay for the movie. The movie was later rewritten and changed quite a bit from Moench's version.

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