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Adam Pollina
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Penciller, Inker
Notable works
X-Force
Slingers
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Adam Pollina is an American comic book artist and penciller.[1] He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' X-Force, Rise of Apocalypse, and Angel: Revelation, Charlemagne at Defiant, Rai: Fallen World, and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #2 at Valiant,[2] Loose Cannon and Big Daddy Danger at DC Comics, and Pyrate Queen from Bad Idea Comics.[3][4][5][6][7]

Early life and education

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Adam Pollina graduated with honors from the Rhode Island School of Design.[8]

Career

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Early career

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He started his comic career immediately after college, illustrating for Friendly Comics in 1992, an adult comics imprint of Personality Comics, co-owned by Eric Shefferman.[9] Later, at Shefferman's Triumphant Comics, he illustrated Chromium Man.[10]

Pollina's work was spotted by writer Jeph Loeb, and in 1994 Loeb and Pollina collaborated on Loose Cannon, a DC Comics four-issue limited featuring Superman.

Marvel: 1995–1998

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Pollina's work was then noticed by Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee,[citation needed] which led to work at Marvel. Pollina's Marvel included a run on X-Force, the limited series Rise of Apocalypse, the occasional issue of Generation X, and a variety of other contributions.[11]

Pollina began to pencil X-Force in 1995 with issue #44 and continued as regular penciler until #81 in 1998.[12][13][14][15][16]

Video game industry

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During this time, Pollina began working in the video game industry, illustrating character design for EA Sports on such groundbreaking games as James Bond: Golden Eye, NBA Street Vol. 2, SSX Tricky, Def Jam Vendetta Wrestling, and God of War for Sony Activision.

Approached by Stan Winston Studios in 2001, Pollina was hired to design the female Terminator in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.[citation needed]

In 2002, he produced the creator-owned limited series Big Daddy Danger, which was published by DC Comics and purchased by Disney Studios in 2003.[citation needed]

In 2002, Pollina directed his first music video, Enemy, for the band Sevendust. Pollina went on to direct several other music videos for bands like My Morning Jacket, Tsar, Elkland, and The Blue Van.

2008: return to Marvel

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In 2008 Pollina returned to Marvel, teaming up with writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to retell Angel's origin story[17] in the five-issue mini series Angel: Revelations. The story tells how Warren overcomes the trials and tribulations of a cold family life, his growing physical mutation while living at boarding school, abuse of power from authority figures, and deals with a religious zealot on a murdering crusade across America.[17]

2010–2017: work outside of comics

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In 2010 Pollina relocated to Bali, Indonesia, founded a bespoke atelier and began creating custom jewelry and garments for an elite list of clients. His designs were featured in the 2012 Biennale in Venice as well as Art Basel Miami 2013.[citation needed]

In 2014, Pollina became creative director for the world-renowned arts/music festival Wonderfruit.[citation needed]

2018–present

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Pollina returned to the comics industry in the beginning of 2018, working on Secret Weapons #0 written by Eric Heisserer.[18][19][15] Shortly after, Pollina returned to DC Comics to illustrate the Outlaws Annual Volume 3, written by Jeph Loeb. In 2019, he illustrated the sci-fi epic series Fallen World by Dan Abnett for Valiant.[20][21][22][23]

In 2021, Adam Pollina, Matt Kindt, and Matt Hollingsworth created the fantasy book Whalesville, published by Bad Idea.[24][25] 

Pollina partnered with an all-star creative team to launch Rebel Studios, a multi-platform gaming and content provider. Their first project, titled EY3K0N, was a genesis NFT collection successfully launched in 2022.[26]

Bibliography (selected)

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Marvel Comics

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DC Comics

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  • Loose Cannon (1994–1995)
  • Big Daddy Danger (2002–2003)[citation needed]
  • Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual #3 (2019)[32]

Valiant Comics

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Bad Idea Comics

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Unproduced

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Brooke, David (2022-02-16). "EXCLUSIVE Dark Horse First Look: B.P.R.D. Omnibus collections • AIPT". Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  2. ^ a b "Best Comic Book Covers This Week". GameSpot. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  3. ^ Johnston, Rich (2022-06-02). "Is Adam Pollina Behind New Comic Book NFT Company EY3K0N?". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  4. ^ jbindeck2015 (2020-02-07). "Bad Idea Comics Gets the Valiant Gang Together". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Cranswick, Amie (2018-09-03). "Preview of Harbinger Wars 2: Aftermath #1". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  6. ^ "Gamers Grade". 2 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Deadpool Triumphant Foxs XMen Forever & More Firepower". Pagelagi. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  8. ^ "Architect Joe Serrins Designs the Basement of Adam Pollina's East Village Apartment - Nymag". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. ^ Burby, Liza N. (July 19, 1992). "To Succeed in Publishing, an Idea and a Dream". The New York Times. p. 177.
  10. ^ Reynolds, Eric (November 1994). "Newswatch: Comics Publishers Suffer Tough Summer: Body Count Rises in Market Shakedown: The List Goes On". The Comics Journal. No. 172. p. 18.
  11. ^ a b Arry, Kartik. "Rare story & concept art behind a Marvel vs. WCW comic book that almost happened". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  12. ^ Johnston, Rich (2014-08-17). "From X-Force To The Dandy Bear - The True Hollywood Story Of Adam Pollina". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  13. ^ Reid, Calvin. "Is a New Publisher Called Bad Idea Actually Good For Comics?". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  14. ^ "Extra-Fishy First Look: Bad Idea's WHALESVILLE #1 Has 1000% More Pictures Than Moby Dick and Almost As Much Whale (Courtesy of Matt Kindt & Adam Pollina)". First Comics News. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  15. ^ a b "Valiant Entertainment". Valiant Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  16. ^ "#NCBD 1/3/18: FCBD's 10 Comics for New Comic Book Day!". www.freecomicbookday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  17. ^ a b c Hunt, James (2008-06-05). "Angel: Revelations #1". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  18. ^ Allen, Todd (2017-09-21). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  19. ^ McMillan, Graeme (2017-09-20). "'Arrival' Screenwriter Expands His Comic Book 'Secret Weapons' With Special 'Zero' Issue (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  20. ^ "Fallen World's Dan Abnett Transports Readers to Valiant's Far-Off Future". pastemagazine.com. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  21. ^ "Interview: Dan Abnett Explains His Process Of Building Out Valiant's FALLEN WORLD". Monkeys Fighting Robots. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  22. ^ "Comics to Read This Week: BATMAN/TMNT, PAPER GIRLS, FALLEN WORLD, and More". Nerdist. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  23. ^ "Valiant Entertainment & July 2019 Solicitations Spoilers: Rai Gets The Spotlight In Continuing Comic Book Series Fallen World! – Inside Pulse". insidepulse.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  24. ^ Damore, Meagan (2020-09-29). "EXCLUSIVE: Whalesville Preview Sends You Into the Belly of the Beast". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  25. ^ Coplan, Chris (2021-05-03). "Judging by the Cover – 05/05/21 new releases • AIPT". Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  26. ^ "Twitter Space Review – Adam Pollina - TH3 AG3NCY". 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  27. ^ "Retro Reviews: X-Force #13-33 Including Cable Vs. Deadpool & More By Fabian Nicieza, Greg Capullo, Tony Daniel & Others For Marvel Comics – Inside Pulse". insidepulse.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  28. ^ "Five failed superhero summer vacations". SYFY Official Site. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  29. ^ Johnston, Rich (2014-12-16). "Marvel Cancels X-Force, Nightcrawler, Invaders And Ghost Rider - March Solicitations 2015". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  30. ^ Dominguez, Noah (2021-11-12). "Marvel Resurrects Classic Spider-Man Team the Slingers for a Special One-Shot". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  31. ^ Cronin, Brian (2021-12-12). "How Marvel Revealed Santa Claus... Was a Mutant!?". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  32. ^ "DC Comics Universe & July 2019 Solicitations Spoilers: Lex Luthor Recruits Red Hood Outlaw As We FINALLY Learn What Happened To Bizarro & Artemis?! – Inside Pulse". insidepulse.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  33. ^ "Savage Avengers, Batman/TMNT III, DC's Year of the Villain & More in Required Reading: Comics for 5/1/2019". pastemagazine.com. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  34. ^ "BRITANNIA returns with WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE". GonnaGeek - Geek Podcasts, Tech, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming & More. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  35. ^ Johnston, Rich (2021-10-22). "Shadowman, Harbinger and Rai in Valiant January 2022 Solicitations". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  36. ^ Terror, Jude (2019-08-13). "Valiant Reveals Details and Artwork From New Rai Series". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  37. ^ "Exclusive: Valiant Comics Uncovers a Legacy of Ninja Spy Badasses for Upcoming Ninja-K Series". pastemagazine.com. 2017-09-14. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  38. ^ Davison, Joshua (2017-10-17). "Valiant's January 2018 Solicits: Ninjak And Valiant Throw Down!". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  39. ^ Wickline, Dan (2016-01-26). "It's Gilad Anni-Padda Vs Hell In Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #4". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  40. ^ Allen, Todd (2018-07-17). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  41. ^ "Review: Shadowman #3". Comic Bastards. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  42. ^ Johnston, Rich (2021-06-17). "Pyrate Queen #1 by Peter Milligan & Adam Pollina - Bad Idea Final 5". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  43. ^ a b Johnston, Rich (2021-08-18). "Hero Trade, Last Chance For First Customer Pin Before Bad Idea Reveal". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  44. ^ Johnston, Rich (2021-06-17). "RefuseXLast Resorts, Kindt, Sauvage, Russell, Pollina, Bad Idea Final5". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  45. ^ IDEA, BAD. "BAD IDEA BEGINS IN 2021 - Unruly New Publisher Reveals Five New Series Coming Soon to Select Comic Shops". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  46. ^ Johnston, Rich (2020-12-14). "Separated At Birth: Gutsville Vs Whalesville". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  47. ^ Johnston, Rich (2021-02-04). "Bad Idea Comics To Launch Not-First-Printing Variants". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2022-10-12.

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