Donny Cates
Donny Cates is an American comic book writer known for his groundbreaking work on Marvel Comics' Thanos, Venom, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Thor as well as the Marvel Comics events Absolute Carnage and King in Black. He is also known for his various original series, including Redneck, Babyteeth, and Crossover.
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Ant-Man & the Wasp #2
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
First published written work and art in the comic book industry by Donny Cates while interning at Marvel
one-page prologue recap using stick figures
First published written work and art in the comic book industry by Donny Cates while interning at Marvel
one-page prologue recap using stick figures
Dark Horse Presents #24
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 2
First written work in the comic book industry by Donny Cates (officially) in a story called 'Armageddon Outta Here'
First written work in the comic book industry by Donny Cates (officially) in a story called 'Armageddon Outta Here'
Dark Horse Presents #27
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Buzzkill #1
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 1
Limited series about a superhero who receives his superpowers from drinking massive amounts of alcohol
Limited series about a superhero who receives his superpowers from drinking massive amounts of alcohol
Buzzkill #2
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Doctor Blaqk
Buzzkill #3
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Buzzkill #4
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Scarce, Ashcan edition
Cates said about this issue "it's the first ashcan I ever produced. Maybe the rarest book with my name on it."
Value unknown
Scarce, Ashcan edition
Cates said about this issue "it's the first ashcan I ever produced. Maybe the rarest book with my name on it."
Value unknown
Archer & Armstrong #25
Valiant
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2014
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #1
Dark Horse
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2014
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Vol. 1
Series about a high-stakes mission to transport dangerous cargo that leads two men into the heart of a conspiracy that could destroy them both
An independently produced ashcan of Ghost Fleet was released prior to Dark Horse publishing the series
[June 2025 - optioned for film by Grey Skies]
Series about a high-stakes mission to transport dangerous cargo that leads two men into the heart of a conspiracy that could destroy them both
An independently produced ashcan of Ghost Fleet was released prior to Dark Horse publishing the series
[June 2025 - optioned for film by Grey Skies]
The Ghost Fleet #2
Dark Horse
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2014
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #3
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #4
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #5
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #6
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Ghost Fleet #7
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Secret Wars: Battleworld #2
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
First official written work at Marvel by Donny Cates, back-up story
Previously provided a prologue in Ant-Man & Wasp #2 (2011)
First official written work at Marvel by Donny Cates, back-up story
Previously provided a prologue in Ant-Man & Wasp #2 (2011)
The Ghost Fleet #8
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Dark Horse Presents #11
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 3
Non-Key
Iron Man Presented by DJI #1
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
Promotional comic published by Marvel for DJI hobby drones
Paybacks #1
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Limited series about superheroes whose main antagonist is the vast amount of debt accrued from getting their operation up and running
Limited series about superheroes whose main antagonist is the vast amount of debt accrued from getting their operation up and running
Paybacks #2
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Paybacks #3
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Unity #25
Valiant
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2015
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Paybacks #4
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Interceptor #1
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Synopsis: A planet full of vampires, a soldier from space, a girl named Weep, and one badass mech suit sent from a distant planet
Synopsis: A planet full of vampires, a soldier from space, a girl named Weep, and one badass mech suit sent from a distant planet
Interceptor #2
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Interceptor #3
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Interceptor #4
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Interceptor #5
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Paybacks #1
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Paybacks #2
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Heavy Metal #282
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 1
Part one of Atomahawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates and Ian Bederman with Taylor Esposito
Part two of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #284 and the conclusion is printed in Heavy Metal #286
10-page preview of The Interceptor, a futuristic space-vampire story by Donny Cates
Part one of Atomahawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates and Ian Bederman with Taylor Esposito
Part two of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #284 and the conclusion is printed in Heavy Metal #286
10-page preview of The Interceptor, a futuristic space-vampire story by Donny Cates
Star Trek: Waypoint #1
IDW
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2016
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Paybacks #3
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Paybacks #4
Heavy Metal
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2016
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
God Country #1
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a sci-fi/fantasy series about a man who travels across the country to care for his ailing father and the storm that changes everything
🚨 August 2018 - Key Collector Comics Exclusive News: optioned by Legendary
[December 2021 - Legendary will produce for Netflix with Sweet Tooth showrunner]
Premiere issue of a sci-fi/fantasy series about a man who travels across the country to care for his ailing father and the storm that changes everything
🚨 August 2018 - Key Collector Comics Exclusive News: optioned by Legendary
[December 2021 - Legendary will produce for Netflix with Sweet Tooth showrunner]
God Country #2
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Created by Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw
Heavy Metal #284
Heavy Metal
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2017
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Vol. 1
Part two of Atomohawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates, Ian Bederman and Taylor Esposito
Part one is printed in Heavy Metal #282 and concludes in Heavy Metal #286
Part two of Atomohawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates, Ian Bederman and Taylor Esposito
Part one is printed in Heavy Metal #282 and concludes in Heavy Metal #286
Star Trek: Deviations #1
IDW
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
God Country #3
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Heavy Metal #285
Heavy Metal
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Redneck #1
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Horror series about a family of vampires who have reached the end of an era, peacefully coexisting alongside humans
Horror series about a family of vampires who have reached the end of an era, peacefully coexisting alongside humans
God Country #4
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
God Country #5
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Redneck #2
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Heavy Metal #286
Heavy Metal
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2017
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Vol. 1
Conclusion of Atomahawk, created by Donny Cates, Ian Bederman and Taylor Esposito
Part one of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #282 and part two printed in Heavy Metal #284
Painted cover art by David Stoupakis depicting comic book writer Grant Morrison who served as editor-in-chief for Heavy Metal Magazine
Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) ran Heavy Metal Magazine as Publisher from 2012 to 2020
Conclusion of Atomahawk, created by Donny Cates, Ian Bederman and Taylor Esposito
Part one of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #282 and part two printed in Heavy Metal #284
Painted cover art by David Stoupakis depicting comic book writer Grant Morrison who served as editor-in-chief for Heavy Metal Magazine
Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) ran Heavy Metal Magazine as Publisher from 2012 to 2020
Captain America: Steve Rogers #18
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
God Country #6
Image
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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