Danny Donovan

Danny Donovan

Writer of KOGOSHII - for Zuda Comics at Zuda Comics/DC Comics

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Current
  • Writer of KOGOSHII - for Zuda Comics at Zuda Comics/DC Comics
  • Public Relations at Unscrewed!
  • freelance writer at various, (listed) (Self-employed)
Past
Education
  • School Of Hard Knocks
Connections
119 connections
Industry
Writing and Editing
Websites

Danny Donovan’s Summary

Self proclaimed "Writer At Large, and Shameless Self Promoter", Danny Donovan began his foolhardy pursuit of a freelance career at the age of 18. He began working on the super-hero/comedy web comic Hardcore with artist Daniel C. White, and learned the ropes of his chosen profession working in the independent field of the comics industry, with such companies as Shooting Star Comics, Committed Comics, etc.

Early in his career he had the good fortune of selling a short comic story to Marvel Comics' X-MEN office, which to this day remains one of his proudest accomplishments, second only to his work creating and contributing to "9-11 Emergency Relief" published by Jeff Mason's Alternative Comics. 100% of the proceeds of the book went to the Red Cross to aid victims of the attacks on September 11th, 2001.

Outside of the comic book industry he helped create in-game content for the fan created game X-Assault based on Marvel Comics characters, produced by Nixonvision. He worked on the dialogue for various characters and scenes for the game, along with various luminaries of the comic world.

Later he worked with the comics to film company Platinum Studios (producers of Men In Black, Showtime's Jeremiah) developing content from their character bibles. It is at Platinum, where he first donned his 'promoter hat' serving as public relations officer for a brief time. His experience there, paved the way for his stint as Distribution Manager for iHero Entertainment's magazine Cyber Age Adventures, marketing guru for James Ritchey, III's relaunch of the Green Lama for AC Comics, and his work as the senior public relations officer for Unscrewed, a charity for comic creator rights.

Continuing in the world of film and television, he worked as a Production Assistant for a few local productions, and as well as the feature film "In The Pines" where he also appeared in a credited non-speaking role on screen as "The Eviscerated One".

(taken from my IMDB profile)

Danny Donovan’s Specialties:

Public Relations, Creative Writing, Marketing, Talent Coordinator, Film/TV production


Danny Donovan’s Experience

  • Writer of KOGOSHII - for Zuda Comics

    Zuda Comics/DC Comics

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    June 2009Present (2 months)

    Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
    Two young lovers born to rival clans,
    a secret affair turned to political capital.
    A pure love begets blinding hate,
    a broken heart’s lone solace is vengeance.

    Vote for me so I can continue the story! :)

  • Public Relations

    Unscrewed!

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

    January 2007Present (2 years 7 months)

    Write press releases, and send them out to news media/interested parties for a small yet growing charity in the world of comics. http://www.unscrewedcomic.com

  • freelance writer

    various, (listed) (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

    March 1998Present (11 years 5 months)

    freelance writer in the comic book industry. Worked for companies such as Shooting Star Comics, Marvel Comics, Committed Comics, Alternative Comics... The Pack, Unscrewed!

    You can view my history over at http://www.comicspace.com/dannydonovan

  • Distribution Manager

    iHero Entertainment

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

    April 2005November 2006 (1 year 8 months)

    Was responsible for getting an independent magazine (Cyber Age Adventures, published via iHero Entertainment) on the newsstands and distributed by the likes of Books-A-Million, Ubiquity, Ingram, etc.

  • Public Relations

    Platinum Studios

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

    January 2002September 2003 (1 year 9 months)

    Wrote press releases and sent them out to members of the press/interested parties.


Danny Donovan’s Education

  • School Of Hard Knocks

    I survived , creative writing , 19982007

    I was actually homeschooled for most of my High School experiance, and never went to a proper college. I just wanted to bump up my completion percentage. :)


Additional Information

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Danny Donovan’s Interests:

Comics, things, also stuff.

Danny Donovan’s Honors:

http://www.redroom.com "Best Blog" - 2008


Danny Donovan’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
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