Dan Mishkin
Comic book writer and co-creator of Amethyst and Blue Devil
Dan Mishkin is an acclaimed American comic book writer whose career spans over three decades. Best known for co-creating iconic DC Comics characters with his longtime collaborator Gary Cohn, Dan has made significant contributions to the comic book industry across multiple genres and publishers.
Notable Creations
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld
Created with Gary Cohn and artist Ernie Colón, Amethyst tells the story of Amy Winston, a young girl who discovers she’s the princess of Gemworld, a magical realm where she must master her powers to save both worlds. The character has appeared in multiple series, including a 2012 New 52 relaunch and animated appearances in Young Justice.
Blue Devil
Created with Gary Cohn and artist Paris Cullins, Blue Devil is a tongue-in-cheek superhero series about Daniel Cassidy, a stuntman who becomes trapped in his own superhero costume. The character has appeared in various DC Comics titles and animated series.
Career Highlights
- DC Comics: Written for Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and numerous other titles
- Marvel Comics: Contributed to various Marvel projects
- First Comics: Wrote for this independent publisher in the 1980s
- Star Trek: Written for Malibu Comics’ Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series
- Non-fiction: Co-created “The Warren Commission Report: A Graphic Investigation into the Kennedy Assassination”
- Children’s Books: Authored books for young readers
Community Involvement
Dan co-founded the nonprofit Kids Read Comics festival, dedicated to encouraging young people to read and create comics.
Connect
Sources: Wikipedia, Amazon, Memory Alpha, Comic Vine
