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  Tom DeFalco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tom DeFalco (born June 26, 1950) is an American comics writer and editor.
DeFalco was the chief designer and author for Dazzler, and later became one of the most popular writers for the Spider-Man comic book series whilst at the same time rising through the editorial ranks.
DeFalco is also the author of over a dozen graphic novels, several hundred comic book stories, several dozen cyber-comics, three novels and six children's books- including the best-selling Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide and Hulk: The Incredible Guide.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tom_DeFalco   (681 words)

  
 TOM DEFALCO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
TOM DEFALCO: I was about five years old and visiting a cousin who showed me my first comic.
TOM DEFALCO: My family owned a supermarket, and everyone had to pitch in, and work long hours to keep the store going--kind of like the way a team has to work together to keep a monthly comic on schedule.
TOM DEFALCO: I had worked for a local newspaper, produced a weekly comic strip for my college paper, and had sold a few short stories.
www.b-independent.com /interviews/tomdefalco.htm   (401 words)

  
 COMICON.com: DeFALCO & SPIDER-GIRL DEAL WITH DATING ABUSE
He heard a story about a teenage girl who was stabbed by her boyfriend and, as the story progressed, DeFalco heard the statistics for this type of abuse.
DeFalco was pleased to see the story getting attention from the New York Times, but said that was never the goal of this story.
DeFalco said he hoped this issue didn't seem too much like an "After School Special," but that would be up to the readers to decide.
www.comicon.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=004066   (1311 words)

  
 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear - Interviews
Tom DeFalco is currently the writer of Spider-Girl, and here he talks about the upcoming Darkdevil series and also the Spider-Man: Mysterio Manifesto series.
DeFalco: When he first appeared, I had a general idea of who Darkdevil was...but I didn't start working out the details to his origin and backstory until his second or third appearance.
DeFalco: During the course of this series, reasons will be given to explain why Mysterio was seen to die in the Guardian Devil storyline, but is still appearing in the regular Spidey books.
www.manwithoutfear.com /interviews/ddINTDeFalco.shtml   (978 words)

  
 NEWSARAMA.COM: SPIDER-GIRL/LAST PLANET STANDING PRESS CONFERENCE
DeFalco explained that Spider-Girl is the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Parker, which is set in an alternate timeline.
DeFalco said that since the title has been revived and saved from certain death so many times, he is having a hard time believing that this may in fact be the final end for the series and the character.
DeFalco also noted the idea of moving "May Day" Parker into the regular Marvel Universe, saying that if she was moved there, the entire tenor of the book would change, and as a character, May would become solely interested in returning to her family in a different universe.
www.newsarama.com /marvelnew/LastHero/presscall.html   (939 words)

  
 Tom DeFalco: Q&A
Tom DeFalco seemingly ended 2003 on a high note, with the announcement that Spider-Girl has been renewed through issue 81 (as detailed here).
Tom DeFalco: Spider-Girl is a light, fun, accessible comic book that features a very likable hero who really is a hero.
Why I ask that latter part, is it seems to me you could offer a Tom DeFalco idea to the Spider-Girl message board and short of you asking to be elected president, they'd make it happen for you.
www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com /news/107285311893811.htm   (1140 words)

  
 Cracked Entertainment Announces New Team
Tom DeFalco, one of the preeminent names in comics publishing today, has joined the company as the new Editor-in-Chief of CRACKED Magazine.
DeFalco was a key member of the management team that took Marvel public and under his leadership, Marvel's net profits from publishing rose by over 500%.
DeFalco is also the author of over a dozen graphic novels, several hundred comic book stories, several dozen cyber-comics, three novels and six children's books - including the best-selling Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide and Hulk: The Incredible Guide.
www.ereleases.com /pr/20050328008.html   (700 words)

  
 Interview - Tom DeFalco
Tom DeFalco is perhaps best known for his writing on Marvel's Thor and Amazing Spider-Man.
Tom DeFalco: MC-2 is Marvel the next generation; the new generation of superheroes and villains for a new generation of readers.
DeFalco: Two of the characters who appear in every issue of Spider-Girl are Peter and Mary Jane Parker, and I've heard rumors that they appear in a book in the regular Marvel Universe [laughter].
westfieldcomics.com /wow/low/low_int_025.html   (1462 words)

  
 GrayHaven Magazine presents.. "The Life of Reilly" [ Chapter 9 ]
Tom: I guess I finally okayed it because I was convinced the crew could produce one heck of a dramatic story.
Tom: The fans were intrigued, and they were responding to the story with a passion the Spider-office hadn't seen in my twenty years with the company.
Tom D.'s mention of Thor and Thunderstrike brings back memories of a major trend (some would call it an epidemic) that was going on at Marvel at that time - namely, taking an established character and creating a "spin-off" version of that character.
www.newcomicreviews.com /GHM/specials/LifeOfReilly/9.html   (4431 words)

  
 Moonstone Books - Tom Interview
Working closely with Hasbro in the early ‘80s, DeFalco headed the creative team that produced the backstory and dossiers that served as the basis for the relaunch of the phenomenally successful GI Joe toy line and animated television show.He was also part of the creative team that introduced the Transformers to the American public.
TOM D:Don and I worked together during my days at Marvel Comics, but this is the first time we’re actually collaborating together.
TOM D: I began writing for a local newspaper while I was still in college and had a couple of short pieces published.
www.moonstonebooks.com /interviewTomD.asp   (1534 words)

  
 Five Manly Questions WithÂ… Tom DeFalco
Later on after college, DeFalco decided that being a prison warden was too soft of a job for a man of his special talents, so he decided to become a writer.
Tom: The manliest of the all would have to be Big John Buscema, closely followed by his brother Sal, Rampaging Ron Frenz, Powerful Pat Olliffe and of course, Blushing Beau Smith.
DeFalco was pretty spry for a man of his age and he was unloadin’ on me like I had missed the deadline on Kickers Inc.
www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com /busted/111325049731831.htm   (2327 words)

  
 FFPlaza.com Articles: Tom Brevoort Interview
The plan was never to replace FF, but part of the strategy was to make it seem like FF was going to be replaced -- which was probably not the best idea in the world.
Also, the editor had taken Tom DeFalco's request for single issue stories initially a bit to literally -- Tom didn't mean not to have subplots, but that each issue should have a set-up and payoff in one installment (much like his later MC2 books).
Tom particularly bent over backwards on some of our crazier ideas, such as bringing the Human Torch into FanForce as a member.
www.ffplaza.com /commcenter/interview/brevoort.shtml   (1843 words)

  
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Stern never even hinted once that Ned Leeds was a Goblin suspect (although he was immediately a fan favorite suspect), and Tom DeFalco didn't begin to focus any attention Ned's way until issue #260, when wife Betty was surprised she couldn't reach him where she thought he was supposed to be.
So, either DeFalco's deception was working perfectly, or he wasn't doing a very good job of building a mystery since everyone seemed to zero on the same candidate, rather than at the beginning of the HobGoblin saga when Stern was writing and the guesses were all over the map.
Even though DeFalco had his own ideas who the HobGoblin was, he clearly didn't anticipate getting fired from the lead title, either, nor did he anticipate that his duties as Executive Editor would disrupt the flow of his stories.
www.spideykicksbutt.com /SquanderedLegacy/SquanderedLegacyPart2.html   (10080 words)

  
 The CHUD.COM Message Boards - Tom Defalco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Tom was given carte blanche, I'm sure, because nobody was reading anyway.
Never seemed to get away from his roots as the head of Marvel's Star comics line as most of his writing seemed to be geared to the 4-5 year old set.
It's pretty damn sad that by the time the clone storyline rolled around that Defalco was by far the best writer of the four main Spider-Man titles (after DeMatteis left).
www.chud.com /forums/printthread.php?t=71422   (459 words)

  
 Comic Book Resources - CBR News - The Comic Wire
Marvel Comics held a press conference today with writer Tom DeFalco to discuss the upcoming mini-series "Last Planet Standing" as well as the 100th and final issue of the long-running "Spider-Girl." Also contributing on the call were Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, Sales Manager David Gabriel and series editor Molly Lazer.
Tom DeFalco began the call by bringing everyone up to speed on the history of the "Spider-Girl" title and where "Last Planet Standing" sprang out of.
Tom DeFalco: For the past eight or nine years we've been doing this little comic book called "Spider-Girl," which features the adventures of Peter Parker's daughter and occurs in an alternate universe.
www.comicbookresources.com /news/newsitem.cgi?id=7098   (2469 words)

  
 Comics Continuum
The announcements came during Marvel Comics' latest telephone press conference, featuring Tom DeFalco, writer of Spider-Girl and the upcoming Last Planet Standing mini-series featuring the MC2 Uuniverse.
DeFalco said the book was originally meant to run 12 issues, but he kept getting requests for six more issues.
* DeFalco said the story will deal with the evolution of Galactus and the sacrifices necessary for him to move on to the next level.
www.comicscontinuum.com /stories/0604/13/defalcopress.htm   (486 words)

  
 Broken Frontier | The Portal for Quality Comics Coverage!
Tom DeFalco: I’ve known the Moonstone for many years and think they have an exciting approach to publishing comics that are geared for the mass market and new audiences.  I contributed a story to Vampire Vixens and even did a graphic novel for them…The Phantom in “Valley Of The Golden Men”
Tom DeFalco: I believe that Genghis was a man of great responsibility who would do anything to protect his family and people.  I think he started with the best of intentions—trying to make sure his family and tribe was safe from attack--and then things slowly got out of hand.
Tom DeFalco: I’m working with Don Hudson who is a fabulous penciler and will probably be in great demand after this project sees print.
www.brokenfrontier.com /columns/details.php?id=324&PHPSESSID=64c49aee5e58ef758d180f6984e22213   (603 words)

  
 GrayHaven Magazine presents.. "The Life of Reilly" [ Chapter 12 ]
Tom DeFalco: "I believe Glenn was remembering all the arguments and discussions the writers had with Bob Budiansky on the proper way to end the clone saga.
Again, I simply don't recall Tom ever saying, "It was planned all along that the tests were rigged ahead of time." I only remember this being presented as one of many POSSIBLE ways out.
Tom DeFalco: "As for his belief that a SCARLET SPIDER book would have eventually failed, he is entitled to his opinion.
www.newcomicreviews.com /GHM/specials/LifeOfReilly/12.html   (2535 words)

  
 Tom DeFalco Interview 6/9/00
DeFalco was kind enough to answer some questions about his work on founding the New Warriors and Nova in Spider-Girl.
I'd like to thank Tom for giving us his insights on Nova and his plans for the M2 Nova.
And Ron Lim and I have created a new character who will probably be published by IMAGE, and come out in late 2000 or early 2001.
home.mchsi.com /~nova64/defalco.htm   (281 words)

  
 Index to X-Force, including annuals and Domino LS: 3 / 9
Sean blamed Tom for Maeve's death and crippled him; Tom hid Theresa from him and raised her himself.
Tom was sent to prison (by Sean) when she was 15, and she turned her back on him.
Tom has been experimented on in France, is half-plant, and is deteriorating.
www.chronology.net /default.pl/cited/rd_xforce/3   (2692 words)

  
 Spider-Girl #61 » PopCultureShock
Along with a positive female lead, sharp writing from Tom DeFalco and a well defined art style began by Pat Olliffe and now continued by Ron Frenz more of the same is perfectly fine for this series.
Reading last issue and now this one would never guess that Tom DeFalco had already penned a finale for Spider-Girl and had to scramble to come up with something else.
DeFalco seamlessly works everyone and everything into the plot practically throwing in the kitchen sink.
www.popcultureshock.com /reviews.php?id=2261   (566 words)

  
 Save Mayday: This is a secondary part for galleries and other misc. things :)
Tom Defalco is a former Editor In Cheif of Marvel Comics, and now he is the writer of the amazing title Spider-Girl!
Tom: I wish I could change the attitude that the powers-that-be at Mighty Marvel have toward May. She deserves their support, not their disdain.
Tom: Much like myself, I consider Mayday a work in progress and I hope that her character will continue to evolve over time.
www.freewebs.com /savemayday/faqwithtomd.htm   (401 words)

  
 Welcome to Silver Bullet Comics! // THE source, nuff said! // Comics, Subscriptions, News, Previews, Reviews, Events, ...
For all of June, DeFalco works with artist Pat Olliffe to bring to the MC2 universe, Last Hero Standing, a 5-issue mini that has the heroes of MC2 taking on their biggest threat yet.
DeFalco’s not playing around with this story: “I know you hear this every day and twice on Wednesdays, but Spider-Girl’s universe will never be the same after Last Hero Standing.
It’s apparent that DeFalco has always held a soft spot for Marvel heroes, and with a big heart he takes the time to sell the sizzle whenever he can, be it when he has opportune access to a crowd or if he’s just talking to a person one-on-one.
www.silverbulletcomics.com /news/story.php?a=408   (1456 words)

  
 BIG STEVE - Tom Defalco's version of Thor and other things.........
The story that made me a THOR FANATIC was “Alone against the Celestials” published in issues #397-389, again written by Tom Defalco and featuring some of the best penciling I’ve seen in ANY COMIC by Ron Frenz.
After reading both the older story and the new issues, I noticed that Tom was emulating the style of STAN LEE (the writer of Thor back in early 1971), a writer who seemed to have a magical ability to create incredible melodrama and almost painful cliffhangers!
I just wanted to let you know that I’m a HUGE Tom Defalco fan, and his run on Thor is one of my favorites in the entire history of Marvel comics!
www.comicboards.com /thor/view.php?trd=031202102138   (740 words)

  
 COMICON.com: DeFALCO WRITES MARVEL'S LAST HERO STANDING
The story proved so popular, that DeFalco was able to expand upon this world and introduce future versions and new ideas for some of the other Marvel staples.
DeFalco didn't want to spoil the story by giving any specifics as to how the two universes collide or exactly what is involved in this story.
And Tom is one of the nicest guys around, so you can guarantee I'm on-board for this.
www.comicon.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=003834   (1796 words)

  
 Sequential Tart: Tom DeFalco - Mayday! Mayday! (vol V/iss 12/December 2002)
Tom DeFalco has been a familiar face to Marvel fans for years.
I've been a loyal fan of the book since issue 27 and was thus very excited at being offered the chance to talk with Tom.
Tom DeFalco: When I was going up, comics were a diverse wonderland of imagination.
www.sequentialtart.com /archive/dec02/tdefalco.shtml   (862 words)

  
 Gruenwald, Mark (Marvel comics writer/editor)
Later on, Tom Palmer, Mike Carlin and he noticed that the elevator had become a portal to the Negative Zone, and tried to keep John Byrne from entering, but Byrne brushed past them, and was transformed by the Negative Zone into a superhuman.
Suddenly, Tom remembered that they both had credit cards, so Mark bought back his ponytail, Tom bought back his cigars, and they loaded up on gifts, all thanks to their corporate credit cards.
John Byrne's depiction of Gruenwald and DeFalco in Sensational She-Hulk#50 was based on Parker's interpretation of the duo.
www.marvunapp.com /Appendix3/gruenwaldmark.htm   (1506 words)

  
 Index to Comic Art Collection: "Def" to "De Felipe"
Call no.: PN6727.D385M3 1988 ----------------------------------------------------- DeFalco, Tom, 1950- The Mighty Thor : Alone Against the Celestials / Tom DeFalco, writer ; Ron Frenz, penciler ; Brett Breeding, inker ; John Workman, letterer ; Evelyn Stein, George Roussos, Christie Scheele, colorists.
Call no.: PN6728.T48D4 1992 ----------------------------------------------------- DeFalco, Tom, 1950- Prisoner of Love / Jim Starlin ; Jackson Guice ; lettered by Michael Heisler ; colored by Alfred Ramirez ; edited by Bob Harras ; editor-in-chief, Tom Defalco.
Call no.: PN6728.X2A4 1993 ----------------------------------------------------- DeFalco, Tom, 1950- The X-Men Versus the Avengers / Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, writers ; Marc Silvestri, Keith Pollard, pencilers ; Joe Rubenstein, inker ; Bob McLeod, Al Williamson, Allen Milgrom, inking assistance ; Joe Rosen, letterer ; Max Scheele, colorist ; Mark Gruenwald, Ann Nocenti, original editors.
www.lib.msu.edu /comics/rri/drri/def.htm   (3607 words)

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