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About Kieron Gillen

Kieron Gillen is a British writer, journalist and critic best known for his work in comics and his previous work in entertainment journalism.

Gillen's first graphic novel, PHONOGRAM (with artist/co-creator Jamie McKelvie), was published through IMAGE COMICS in 2006. Since then he's found work writing for MARVEL, AVATAR, BOOM, TOKYOPOP, DYNAMITE and more that don't spring to mind right now.

At Marvel, he's written runs on books including THE UNCANNY X-MEN, THOR, YOUNG AVENGERS, IRON MAN, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA and DARTH VADER.

Books he's created included UBER, MERCURY HEAT and THREE, but is best known for the ongoing gods-as-popstar series with long time collaborators Jamie McKelvie and Matt Wilson THE WICKED + THE DIVINE launched to both huge critical and commercial success in 2014. It will conclude in 2019.

He is working on other things.

In his previous life as a critic, his work has appeared in WIRED, THE GUARDIAN, PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE UK, PC GAMER, EDGE and far too many others to count. In 2007 he was one of the founders of ROCKPAPERSHOTGUN.COM, what is now the world's premier PC-centric games blog.

He once played records for DMC to rap over.

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Immortal X-Men (2022-) #3 Jun 22, 2022

by Kieron Gillen, Mark Brooks, Lucas Werneck

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THE DESTINY OF X! Over one hundred years ago, Irene Adler wrote twelve books. A sequel is long overdue.

Immortal X-Men (2022-) #2 May 18, 2022

by Kieron Gillen, Mark Brooks, Lucas Werneck

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EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING! Magneto leaving the council means big shoes need to be filled. Selene demonstrating her foot size by crushing the whole island beneath it is unorthodox, yet compelling. Can the Quiet Council resist?

A.X.E.: Judgment Day (2022-) #1 (of 6) Jul 20, 2022

by Kieron Gillen, Mark Brooks, Valerio Schiti

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IN THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS...The X-Men claim they’re the planets’ new gods. The Eternals know that position is already filled. The Avengers are about to realize exactly how many secrets their so-called friends have kept from them. Years of tension lead to a volcanic eruption as two worlds burn. Who has leaked the X-Men’s secrets to their latest foes? Why is Tony Stark abducting an old friend? And who stands in judgment over the whole world? Judgment Day from Kieron Gillen and Valerio Schiti is the apocalyptic emotional event to define the summer.

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Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Jan 6, 2016

by Kieron Gillen, Adi Granov, Salvador Larroca

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Collects Darth Vader (2015) #7-12.

Bounty Hunters on the attack--against the Empire! Vader has a new mission to do for the Empire. Unfortunately, it's completely at odds with his own mission. What's a Dark Lord to do? Plus: Who is Tagge's mysterious new agent?

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Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen: The Complete Collection Vol. 2 Feb 19, 2020

by Kieron Gillen, Brandon Peterson, Greg Land, Carlos Pacheco, Billy Tan, Dustin Weaver, Daniel Acuna, Ron Garney, Dale Eaglesham, Tom Raney, Steve Kurth, Scot Eaton, Mark Brooks, Gabriel Hernandez Walta

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Collects Uncanny X-Men (2011) #4-20, AVX: Consequences (2012) #1-5.

Kieron Gillen’s blockbuster X-Men run concludes! Cyclops leads his squad to Tabula Rasa — a newly discovered area of the Marvel Universe where evolution has run rampant. And the Immortal Man plans to show the X-Men just how out-of-date Homo superior really are! Then, prepare for a prison break, X-Men-style — guest-starring the Avengers! But the return of the Phoenix Force puts these two mighty teams on an inevitable path to war! The cataclysmic conflict of AVX will shake the X-Men to their core, with unexpected consequences for all of mutantkind — but after the Phoenix Force takes drastic action, what will happen to Cyclops when the dust settles? Plus, the Juggernaut-powered Colossus! The Phalanx! The evil brilliance of Unit! And the master geneticist, Sinister, brings his diabolical schemes to fruition!

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Star Wars: Darth Vader by Gillen & Larroca Omnibus (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Apr 27, 2022

by Kieron Gillen, Jason Aaron, Kaare Andrews, Salvador Larroca, Mike Norton, Max Fiumara, Leinil Francis Yu, Mike Deodato

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Collects Darth Vader (2015) #1-25, Darth Vader Annual (2015) #1, Star Wars: Vader Down (2015) #1, Star Wars (2015) #13-14.

One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction rises again! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face fresh threats to his power. And as other villains old and new play their part — from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Doctor Aphra and the killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One — will Vader's imperial march continue, or will his schemes prove his undoing?

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Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1: Vader (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Oct 7, 2015

by Kieron Gillen, Adi Granov, Salvador Larroca

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Collects Darth Vader #1-6.

The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader's first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture's most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures — showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! But when a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? As Vader pursues a very personal vengeance against the Rebels and investigates the Emperor's secret machinations, he clashes with weapons scavenger Aphra and deadly Battle Droids, and returns to Geonosis to build an army. But some very powerful people don't want him to learn the truths he seeks! Guest-starring Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and more!

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Journey Into Mystery by Kieron Gillen Complete Collection Vol. 2 (Journey Into Mystery (2011-2013)) Sep 9, 2021

by Kieron Gillen, Robert Rodi, Stephanie Hans, Doug Braithwaite, Pasqual Ferry, Rich Elson, Whilce Portacio

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Collects Exiled #1, New Mutants (2009) #42-43, Journey Into Mystery (1952) #637-645, Mighty Thor #18-22 and Annual #1.

A forgotten hero returns - but will the truth behind his exile consume the world? Only the New Mutants can help young Loki now! Then, civil war breaks out among the British Manchester Gods! But even with Loki's aid, can Merlyn, King Arthur and Captain Britain prevail? And what does Hela want with the Holy Grail?! Meanwhile, Thor is caught in an eternal game between cosmic entities - and when the cursed Vanir return and declare war on Asgardia, Surtur's fire rages across the nine worlds! A desperate Loki journeys into the heart of Surtur's fiery kingdom, but Loki's future and past collide when Thor becomes trapped in the underworld- and the truth about young Loki is finally revealed!

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Immortal X-Men (2022-) #4 Jul 13, 2022

by Kieron Gillen, Mark Brooks, Michele Bandini

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A GALA PERFORMANCE! Emma Frost will do anything to protect the children, including the metaphorical child that is the Hellfire Gala. Last year's was a fantastic success. She would not like it if someone ruined the second. She would not like it at all. But don't worry, I'm sure it'll go fine.

Journey Into Mystery by Kieron Gillen Complete Collection Vol. 1 (Journey Into Mystery (2011-2013)) Sep 9, 2021

by Kieron Gillen, Robert Rodi, Stephanie Hans, Doug Braithwaite

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Collects Journey Into Mystery (1952) #622-636 and #626.1.

Loki has been reborn as a child, but will he be Asgard's savior? FEAR ITSELF looms, and the Serpent threatens Earth! The mortals' only hope is that Thor can fulfill an ancient prophecy, but the plan is doomed to fail without help from young Loki. The former Lord of Lies' only chance of success is to use all the skills of deceit that made him so hated in his past life. But will the reborn godling find redemption - or damn himself further? And in the war's aftermath, Nightmare is gathering enough energy to rule the world - and the mother lode is inside Loki's mind. Aided by an undead handmaiden and a demon puppy, Loki will risk everything on a scheme so crazy, it could only have been hatched by a God of Mischief!

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Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 4: End of Games (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Dec 6, 2016

by Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca, Juan Gimenez

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Collects Darth Vader #20-25.

Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now it is time for the End of Games. As Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information, it seems that Vader may have passed his master's tests. But even after finding favor in the eyes of the Emperor, the Dark Lord's schemes may yet prove his undoing. While killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee wreak havoc in their own homicidal adventure, the Empire's dreadnought The Executor moves closer to launch. But Vader faces tumultuous battles with the cybernetic Cylo — and himself! Lost in visions of the Force, is he now more machine than man? Or can he fight his way back from the brink to see his missions and machinations finally come to fruition? The imperial march of the dark side reaches a crescendo!

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Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 3: The Shu-Torun War (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Aug 9, 2016

by Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca, Kaare Andrews, Leinil Francis Yu

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Collects Darth Vader Annual #1, Darth Vader #16-19.

The Dark Lord of the Sith's unstoppable march continues! The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there's no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it's better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That's a lesson that the ore barons are about to learn.

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