Duane Swierczynski

Duane Swierczynski

Duane Swierczynski was born in 1972. Their most popular book is The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 1: The Last Iron Fist Story with 27 saves and an average rating of 4.28.

Author Bio

Duane Swierczynski is the author of several crime thrillers, including the the Shamus Award-winning Fun and Games, the first in the Charlie Hardie series published by Mulholland Books, as well as the Edgar-nominated and Anthony Award-winning Expiration Date. Many of these books are currently in development for film and TV. He currently writes the IDW series Judge Dredd, the Valiant Comics series Bloodshot, the forthcoming Dark Horse series X, and has written about the Punisher, Birds of Prey, Godzilla, Cable, the Immortal Iron Fist, Werewolf By Night, Black Widow and Deadpool. Duane has also collaborated with CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker on a series of bestselling “digi-novels” which include Level 26: Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy and Dark Revelations.

In a previous life, Duane was the editor-in-chief of the Philadelphia City Paper, and has worked as an editor and writer at Men's Health, Details and Philadelphia magazines. In a previous, previous life, Duane, then known as "Cliff Dohower," died of tuberculosis in Wisconsin in 1957.

Authorship percentage indicates primary author status - excluding introductions, forewards and other contributions.

Series

13 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Godzilla (2011-2013)

Godzilla (2011-2013) is a 13-book series with 13 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

#1
Godzilla (2011-2013) #1
#2
Godzilla (2011-2013) #2
#3
Godzilla (2011-2013) #3
#4
Godzilla (2011-2013) #4
#5
Godzilla (2011-2013) #5

Series

13 primary books12 released books

Authored 58% of series

Judge Dredd (IDW)

Judge Dredd (IDW) is a 12-book series with 11 released primary works first released in 2013 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski, Matt Smith, and Ulises Fariñas.

#1
Judge Dredd Volume 1
#2
Judge Dredd Volume 2
#3
Judge Dredd, Volume 3
#4
Judge Dredd, Volume 4: 13 Badges
#5
Judge Dredd, Volume 5: The American Way of Death

Series

1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Iron Fist: Miniseries

Iron Fist: Miniseries is a 1-book series first released in 2010 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

Immortal Weapons

Series

4 primary books0 released books

Authored 100% of series

Birds of Prey (2011) (Single Issues)

Birds of Prey (2011) (Single Issues) is a 0-book series first released in 2012 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

Series

6 primary books2 released books

Authored 50% of series

All-Star Western (2011) (Single Issues)

All-Star Western (2011) (Single Issues) is a 2-book series with 1 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, and Jim Lee.

DC Comics: The New 52 Zero Omnibus
DC Comics: The New 52

Series

2 released books

Authored 50% of series

Deadpool Team-Up (Collected Editions)

Deadpool Team-Up (Collected Editions) is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Mike Benson, Charlie Huston, and Duane Swierczynski.

Deadpool: Dead Head Redemption
Deadpool Team-Up, Vol. 3: BFFs

Series

3 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Level 26

Level 26 is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2009 with contributions by Anthony E. Zuiker and Duane Swierczynski.

#1
Level 26
#2
Dark Prophecy
#3
Dark Revelations

Series

4 primary books5 released books

Authored 40% of series

The Immortal Iron Fist (Collected Editions)

The Immortal Iron Fist (Collected Editions) is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Roy Thomas, Ed Brubaker, and Matt Fraction.

#3
The Immortal Iron Fist, Volume 3: The Book of the Iron Fist
#4
The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 4: The Mortal Iron Fist
#5
The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 5: Escape from the Eighth City
The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 1: The Last Iron Fist Story
Immortal Weapons

Series

1 primary book21 released books

Authored 4% of series

Star Wars Disney Canon Graphic Novel

Star Wars Disney Canon Graphic Novel is a 21-book series with 21 released primary work first released in 2014 with contributions by Jeremy Barlow, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid.

#1
Star Wars Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir
Star Wars: Shattered Empire
Star Wars: Princess Leia
Star Wars : Vador Abattu
Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation

Series

2 released books

Authored 100% of series

El Inmortal Puño de Hierro

El Inmortal Puño de Hierro is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Matt Fraction, David Aja, and Duane Swierczynski.

The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 1: The Last Iron Fist Story
Immortal Weapons

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Charlie Hardie

Charlie Hardie is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

#1
Fun & Games
#3
Point & Shoot

Series

1 primary book

Authored 100% of series

The Immortal Iron Fist (Single Issues)

The Immortal Iron Fist (Single Issues) is a 1-book series first released in 2007 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

Series

5 primary books

Authored 20% of series

Superman – Action Comics (2011) (Single Issues)

Superman – Action Comics (2011) (Single Issues) is a 5-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, and Jim Lee.

Series

11 primary books14 released books

Authored 7% of series

Star Wars: Canon Miniseries

Star Wars: Canon Miniseries is a 14-book series with 14 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Matt Owens, Jody Houser, and Gary Whitta.

#11
Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic - Mace Windu
#1
Star Wars: Thrawn
#13
Star Wars: The Last Jedi #1
#1
Lando - double or nothing
#1
Star Wars: TIE Fighter

Series

3 primary books

Authored 33% of series

Animal Man (2011) (Single Issues)

Animal Man (2011) (Single Issues) is a 3-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, and Jim Lee.

DC Comics: The New 52 Zero Omnibus
DC Comics: The New 52
Animal Man #2

Series

7 primary books257 released books

Authored 0% of series

Batman

Batman is a 257-book series with 257 released primary works first released in 1593 with contributions by William Shakespeare, Steve Englehart, and Frank Miller.

#1
Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls
#1
The Taming of the Shrew: Texts and Contexts
Batman: Strange Apparitions
Etranges Apparitions
Batman: Powrót Mrocznego Rycerza

Series

1 primary book11 released books

Authored 9% of series

Dark Horse Heroes

Dark Horse Heroes is a 11-book series with 11 released primary work first released in 2004 with contributions by Chris Warner, Pat Olliffe, and John Arcudi.

Series

7 primary books9 released books

Authored 4% of series

Moon Knight (2006) (Single Issues)

Moon Knight (2006) (Single Issues) is a 9-book series with 9 released primary works first released in 2006 with contributions by Mike Benson, Charlie Huston, and Duane Swierczynski.

Series

8 primary books1 released book

Authored 14% of series

L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories

L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories is a 1-book series first released in 2010 with contributions by Lawrence Block, Joe R. Lansdale, and Carol Oates.

#4
Black Dahlia & White Rose

Series

46 released books

Authored 2% of series

BookShots

BookShots is a 46-book series with 46 released primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by James Patterson, Robert Gold, and Richard DiLallo.

#1
The Hostage
The Pretender
French Kiss
The Women's War
Hunted

Series

16 released books

Authored 2% of series

X-Men: One-Shots

X-Men: One-Shots is a 16-book series with 16 released primary works first released in 1975 with contributions by Chris Claremont, Len Wein, and Dave Cockrum.

Series

1 primary book

Authored 100% of series

Deadpool Minibus

Deadpool Minibus is a 1-book series first released in 2016 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski, Cullen Bunn, and Gerry Duggan.

#2
Deadpool Minibus, Vol. 2

Series

1 primary book2 released books

Authored 50% of series

Captain Midnight

Captain Midnight is a 2-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 2014 with contributions by Joshua Williamson and Duane Swierczynski.

#1
Captain Midnight,  Volume 1: On the Run
Two Past Midnight

Series

5 released books

Authored 20% of series

IDW Infestation (single issues)

IDW Infestation (single issues) is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by David Tipton, Scott Tipton, and Eric Burnham.

Series

2 released books

Authored 50% of series

The New 52 Event Omnibuses

The New 52 Event Omnibuses is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Geoff Johns, Eric Wallace, and Paul Jenkins.

DC Comics: The New 52
DC Comics: The New 52 Zero Omnibus

Series

1 primary book

Authored 100% of series

Ex-Con

Ex-Con is a 1-book series first released in 2014 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

#1
Ex-Con #1

Series

1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Godzilla: History's Greatest Monster

Godzilla: History's Greatest Monster is a 1-book series first released in 2012 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski.

Godzilla Volume 1

Series

1 released book

Authored 50% of series

IDW's Godzilla

IDW's Godzilla is a 1-book series first released in 2012 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski, James Stokoe, and Chris Mowry.

Godzilla Volume 1

Series

1 primary book

Authored 100% of series

Judge Dredd (IDW) (Single Issues)

Judge Dredd (IDW) (Single Issues) is a 1-book series first released in 2012 with contributions by Duane Swierczynski, Paul Gulacy, and Zach Howard.

Series

10 released books

Authored 10% of series

Star Wars: Rogue One

Star Wars: Rogue One is a 10-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by James Luceno, Alexander Freed, and Pablo Hidalgo.

Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel
#3.5
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
#6
Star Wars: Rogue One - The Ultimate Visual Guide
Rebel Rising
Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills

Series

2 released books

Authored 50% of series

Black Widow (2010)

Black Widow (2010) is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Marjorie M. Liu, Duane Swierczynski, and Manuel García.

Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Name of the Rose
Black Widow, Vol. 2: Kiss or Kill

Series

0 released books

Authored 33% of series

Moon Knight: One-Shots

Moon Knight: One-Shots is a 0-book series with contributions by Jody Houser and Duane Swierczynski.

Series

24 primary books

Authored 0% of series

Akashic Noir (Publication Order)

Akashic Noir (Publication Order) is a 24-book series with 24 released primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by David Henry Sterry, Jill Eisenstadt, and Shailly P. Agnihotri.

#1
Brooklyn Noir
#2
Brooklyn Noir 2: The Classics
#3
Chicago Noir
#4
San Francisco Noir
#5
D.C. Noir

Series

1 primary book0 released books

Authored 0% of series

Immortal Weapons

Immortal Weapons is a 0-book series first released in 2010 .

Series

1 primary book0 released books

Authored 0% of series

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a 0-book series first released in 2017 .

Series

1 primary book0 released books

Authored 0% of series

X-Men vs. Vampires

X-Men vs. Vampires is a 0-book series first released in 2011 .

Series

4 primary books5 released books

Authored 0% of series

X-Force (2008) (Collected Editions)

X-Force (2008) (Collected Editions) is a 5-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2008 with contributions by Matt Fraction, Zeb Wells, and Robert Kirkman.

#1
X-Force, Volume 1: Angels And Demons
#2
X-Force: Old Ghosts
#3
X-Force, Vol. 3: Not Forgotten
#1
Messiah war
#4
X-Force, Vol. 4: Necrosha

Series

12 primary books

Authored 0% of series

Batgirl (2011) (Single Issues)

Batgirl (2011) (Single Issues) is a 12-book series with 11 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Scott Snyder, IV Tynion James, and Cameron Stewart.

Series

1 primary book0 released books

Authored 0% of series

Punisher Max: The Complete Collection

Punisher Max: The Complete Collection is a 0-book series first released in 2017 .

Series

21 released books

Authored 0% of series

X-Men: Miniseries

X-Men: Miniseries is a 21-book series with 21 released primary works first released in 1990 with contributions by Chris Claremont, John Ostrander, and Roger Stern.

#1
X-Men: Magik - Storm & Illyana
X-Men vs. the Brood: Day of Wrath
X-Men: Phoenix Rising
#1
X-Men: The New Age of Apocalypse
#2
X-Men: The End Book Two

Series

5 primary books

Authored 0% of series

Bloodshot (2012)

Bloodshot (2012) is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2013 .

Series

2 primary books1 released book

Authored 0% of series

Cable (2008)

Cable (2008) is a 1-book series first released in 2008 with contributions by Larry Stroman.

#1
Messiah war

Series

1 primary book0 released books

Authored 0% of series

Harbinger Wars (Collected Editions)

Harbinger Wars (Collected Editions) is a 0-book series first released in 2013 .

Series

12 released books

Authored 0% of series

Star Wars: Canon One-Shots

Star Wars: Canon One-Shots is a 12-book series with 12 released primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Jason Aaron, James Robinson, and Jody Houser.

Series

1 primary book

Authored 0% of series

X-Force/Cable: Messiah War

X-Force/Cable: Messiah War is a 1-book series first released in 2009 with contributions by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost.

Series

4 primary books3 released books

Authored 0% of series

X-Men Marvel Deluxe

X-Men Marvel Deluxe is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2005 with contributions by Mike Carey, Chris Bachalo, and Larry Stroman.

#7
X-Men: Supernovas
#488
X-Men: Endangered Species
#1
Messiah war

Series

2 primary books0 released books

Authored 0% of series

Black Widow (2010) (Single Issues)

Black Widow (2010) (Single Issues) is a 0-book series first released in 2010 .

Series

2 primary books1 released book

Authored 0% of series

Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey is a 1-book series first released in 2013 with contributions by Melissa Hill.

Red-Tailed Hawks

Series

1 released book

Authored 0% of series

Birds of Prey (2011)

Birds of Prey (2011) is a 1-book series first released in 2012 .

Birds of Prey, Volume 3: A Clash of Daggers

Series

2 released books

Authored 0% of series

Curse of the Mutants (Collected Editions)

Curse of the Mutants (Collected Editions) is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Chuck Kim.

#1
X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Mutants vs. Vampires
Curse of the Mutants