Marquis Draper
@marquisdraper.bsky.social
Associate Editor at DC Comics
SCAD Sequential Art '19
opinions are my own
on Instagram as marquis.draper
SCAD Sequential Art '19
opinions are my own
on Instagram as marquis.draper
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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Brandon Thomas. If I can’t write Black Lightning, he's my choice. His “This is Why” from DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 is the only time a DC writer made me believe Jeff Pierce joining President Luthor’s cabinet wasn’t insanely out of character for my creation. 11-6-25.
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Brandon Thomas. If I can’t write Black Lightning, he's my choice. His “This is Why” from DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 is the only time a DC writer made me believe Jeff Pierce joining President Luthor’s cabinet wasn’t insanely out of character for my creation. 11-6-25.
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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Black Lightning: The Standard by Brandon Thomas and Fico Ossio collects the five-issue series of which I wrote “This is authentic Black Lightning, honoring the creator’s basic vision while going into new, exciting and respectful territory.” I liked it a lot. 11-1-25.
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Black Lightning: The Standard by Brandon Thomas and Fico Ossio collects the five-issue series of which I wrote “This is authentic Black Lightning, honoring the creator’s basic vision while going into new, exciting and respectful territory.” I liked it a lot. 11-1-25.
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I’m excited to work with Jeff Spokes on Wonder Woman #29 & #30. I love the Amazons, so I’m always down to visit Themyscira.
It’s bittersweet. My bf loved Diana and was my biggest supporter when I was working on Nubia. Although he is no longer here, I still hear his excitement. Love you, Aaron 🫂
It’s bittersweet. My bf loved Diana and was my biggest supporter when I was working on Nubia. Although he is no longer here, I still hear his excitement. Love you, Aaron 🫂
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’m excited to work with Jeff Spokes on Wonder Woman #29 & #30. I love the Amazons, so I’m always down to visit Themyscira.
It’s bittersweet. My bf loved Diana and was my biggest supporter when I was working on Nubia. Although he is no longer here, I still hear his excitement. Love you, Aaron 🫂
It’s bittersweet. My bf loved Diana and was my biggest supporter when I was working on Nubia. Although he is no longer here, I still hear his excitement. Love you, Aaron 🫂
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This week I‘m coloring another artist’s work professionally for the first time and its been a huge learning experience.
Looking at the world through another artist’s eyes and trying to help them look as good as you’re able is eye opening. Grateful for the opportunity.
Art by @brunoabd.bsky.social
Looking at the world through another artist’s eyes and trying to help them look as good as you’re able is eye opening. Grateful for the opportunity.
Art by @brunoabd.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This week I‘m coloring another artist’s work professionally for the first time and its been a huge learning experience.
Looking at the world through another artist’s eyes and trying to help them look as good as you’re able is eye opening. Grateful for the opportunity.
Art by @brunoabd.bsky.social
Looking at the world through another artist’s eyes and trying to help them look as good as you’re able is eye opening. Grateful for the opportunity.
Art by @brunoabd.bsky.social
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Excited for folks to read New History of the DC Universe #4 tomorrow. It's awesome. Mark Waid wraps this tremendous project up in style! Half the issue is illustrated by DC legend Howard Porter and the other half by modern DC great @cleanlined.bsky.social it's stellar!!! Do not miss it.
October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Excited for folks to read New History of the DC Universe #4 tomorrow. It's awesome. Mark Waid wraps this tremendous project up in style! Half the issue is illustrated by DC legend Howard Porter and the other half by modern DC great @cleanlined.bsky.social it's stellar!!! Do not miss it.
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The speech balloon for this panel doesn’t say “dafuq” but it should.
October 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The speech balloon for this panel doesn’t say “dafuq” but it should.
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Caught up some of the folks bringing Bat/Stat to life at NYCC, including @nikolasdraperivey.bsky.social, @marquisdraper.bsky.social, @denyscowan.bsky.social, and @miguelmendoncaart.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Caught up some of the folks bringing Bat/Stat to life at NYCC, including @nikolasdraperivey.bsky.social, @marquisdraper.bsky.social, @denyscowan.bsky.social, and @miguelmendoncaart.bsky.social
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Getting some nice reviews on Titans 28 which comes out today. Thank you all for the kind words!
October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Getting some nice reviews on Titans 28 which comes out today. Thank you all for the kind words!
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Page in progress.
I’m pretty happy with how Titans 29 is turning out. I always aspire to make each issue better than the last.
I’m pretty happy with how Titans 29 is turning out. I always aspire to make each issue better than the last.
October 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Page in progress.
I’m pretty happy with how Titans 29 is turning out. I always aspire to make each issue better than the last.
I’m pretty happy with how Titans 29 is turning out. I always aspire to make each issue better than the last.
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The explosive conclusion to THE STARBREAKER SUPREMACY is in comic shops TODAY. But every ending brings a new beginning. I'm so excited for what's to come in GLC. Shoutout to @spacekicker.bsky.social for helping a dude grow over the past 9 issues. See y'all for issue 10. I hope you'll stick around 💚
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The explosive conclusion to THE STARBREAKER SUPREMACY is in comic shops TODAY. But every ending brings a new beginning. I'm so excited for what's to come in GLC. Shoutout to @spacekicker.bsky.social for helping a dude grow over the past 9 issues. See y'all for issue 10. I hope you'll stick around 💚
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I really enj drawing this guy
October 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I really enj drawing this guy
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WIP
Drawing a space alien
Drawing a space alien
October 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
WIP
Drawing a space alien
Drawing a space alien
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"This creative team has consistently delivered strong performances across the series, and [Mr. Terrific: Year One] #5 is no exception. It’s thrilling, heartfelt, and thoughtful in equal measure...as much as I’m eager to see how it all ends, I don’t want this ride to be over."
‘Mr. Terrific: Year One’ #5 is thrilling, heartfelt, and thoughtful in equal measure
In the present, Mr. Terrific is far from home, facing a deadly menace; in the past, he battles the terror consuming his city.
aiptcomics.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"This creative team has consistently delivered strong performances across the series, and [Mr. Terrific: Year One] #5 is no exception. It’s thrilling, heartfelt, and thoughtful in equal measure...as much as I’m eager to see how it all ends, I don’t want this ride to be over."
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This Wednesday, New History of the DCU #3 comes out. So much heart, knowledge, and research went into every one of these issues. This issue contains the info on most of the formative DC Comics of my life. The ones that made me a reader, made me want to make comics, and made me the person I am.
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This Wednesday, New History of the DCU #3 comes out. So much heart, knowledge, and research went into every one of these issues. This issue contains the info on most of the formative DC Comics of my life. The ones that made me a reader, made me want to make comics, and made me the person I am.
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Lookit what my super-hot Fed Ex dude just brunged!
September 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Lookit what my super-hot Fed Ex dude just brunged!
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DC GIANT also ALSO was where I got a fleeting chance to work with the late, great, Tom Lyle. Tom gave me a shot when I was still very young and breaking in was a pipe dream, but he took my call and developed a pitch with me. I'll never forget that--or him.
September 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
DC GIANT also ALSO was where I got a fleeting chance to work with the late, great, Tom Lyle. Tom gave me a shot when I was still very young and breaking in was a pipe dream, but he took my call and developed a pitch with me. I'll never forget that--or him.
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This would make one hell of a poster.
August 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This would make one hell of a poster.
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⚔️ A new villain rises! ⚔️
Don’t miss the first appearance of the Matriarch in Wonder Woman #25, an oversized anniversary issue from @tomking.bsky.social & @sampereart.bsky.social, on sale Sept 17. 🐭🔥 #comicsky #WonderWoman #comicbooks
Get the details:
Don’t miss the first appearance of the Matriarch in Wonder Woman #25, an oversized anniversary issue from @tomking.bsky.social & @sampereart.bsky.social, on sale Sept 17. 🐭🔥 #comicsky #WonderWoman #comicbooks
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DC unleashes a deadly new villain in ‘Wonder Woman’ #25, meet the Matriarch
This milestone issue not only marks the first appearance of the Matriarch but also sets the stage for the future of all Wonder Woman stories.
aiptcomics.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
⚔️ A new villain rises! ⚔️
Don’t miss the first appearance of the Matriarch in Wonder Woman #25, an oversized anniversary issue from @tomking.bsky.social & @sampereart.bsky.social, on sale Sept 17. 🐭🔥 #comicsky #WonderWoman #comicbooks
Get the details:
Don’t miss the first appearance of the Matriarch in Wonder Woman #25, an oversized anniversary issue from @tomking.bsky.social & @sampereart.bsky.social, on sale Sept 17. 🐭🔥 #comicsky #WonderWoman #comicbooks
Get the details:
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Wonder Woman #25 will introduce a new Villian called "Matriarch".
"Diana finally tracks down Etta Candy and Fugitive Amazon Emilie. But what she discovers is far more dangerous: a tiny harbinger of death whose arrival will alter Wonder Woman’s destiny, and herald the rise of the Matriarch".
"Diana finally tracks down Etta Candy and Fugitive Amazon Emilie. But what she discovers is far more dangerous: a tiny harbinger of death whose arrival will alter Wonder Woman’s destiny, and herald the rise of the Matriarch".
August 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wonder Woman #25 will introduce a new Villian called "Matriarch".
"Diana finally tracks down Etta Candy and Fugitive Amazon Emilie. But what she discovers is far more dangerous: a tiny harbinger of death whose arrival will alter Wonder Woman’s destiny, and herald the rise of the Matriarch".
"Diana finally tracks down Etta Candy and Fugitive Amazon Emilie. But what she discovers is far more dangerous: a tiny harbinger of death whose arrival will alter Wonder Woman’s destiny, and herald the rise of the Matriarch".
DC POWER 2024 is nominated for a Ringo Award in the Best Anthology category!
Building the DC Power initiative has been a labor of love, so it's great to see this recognition from my peers! Congrats to all the contributors to this special and to all the other nominees for this year's awards!
Building the DC Power initiative has been a labor of love, so it's great to see this recognition from my peers! Congrats to all the contributors to this special and to all the other nominees for this year's awards!
August 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
DC POWER 2024 is nominated for a Ringo Award in the Best Anthology category!
Building the DC Power initiative has been a labor of love, so it's great to see this recognition from my peers! Congrats to all the contributors to this special and to all the other nominees for this year's awards!
Building the DC Power initiative has been a labor of love, so it's great to see this recognition from my peers! Congrats to all the contributors to this special and to all the other nominees for this year's awards!
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This Monday (8/18), another major Bat-Family launch is on FOC.
Steel yourselves for RED HOOD #1 by @scumbelievable.bsky.social, Jeff Spokes, & @beccasee.bsky.social.
This book is 17+, fully in-continuity, and taking absolutely no prisoners. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your retailer!
Steel yourselves for RED HOOD #1 by @scumbelievable.bsky.social, Jeff Spokes, & @beccasee.bsky.social.
This book is 17+, fully in-continuity, and taking absolutely no prisoners. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your retailer!
August 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This Monday (8/18), another major Bat-Family launch is on FOC.
Steel yourselves for RED HOOD #1 by @scumbelievable.bsky.social, Jeff Spokes, & @beccasee.bsky.social.
This book is 17+, fully in-continuity, and taking absolutely no prisoners. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your retailer!
Steel yourselves for RED HOOD #1 by @scumbelievable.bsky.social, Jeff Spokes, & @beccasee.bsky.social.
This book is 17+, fully in-continuity, and taking absolutely no prisoners. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your retailer!
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Oh hey I'm writing Ms Marvel again in a ONCE IN A GENERATION DC-MARVEL CROSSOVER MEGA-ISSUE 😱 With *the* Denys Cowan on art 😱
DC’s November 2025 solicits are stacked:
🦇 #Batman / #Deadpool #1 — Morrison, @ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, @tomtaylormade.bsky.social, Tamaki, @gwillow.me
💥 DC K.O. tournament rages on
⚡ Huge moments in the Absolute Universe
…and more #comicsky!
Full solicits:
🦇 #Batman / #Deadpool #1 — Morrison, @ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, @tomtaylormade.bsky.social, Tamaki, @gwillow.me
💥 DC K.O. tournament rages on
⚡ Huge moments in the Absolute Universe
…and more #comicsky!
Full solicits:
Full November 2025 DC Comics solicitations: ‘Batman/Deadpool’ and ‘DC K.O.’ heats up
Plus, DC's Absolute Universe wow's with Batman/Catwoman vs. Bane, Battle of Kansas, and Flash raids Fort Fox!
aiptcomics.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Oh hey I'm writing Ms Marvel again in a ONCE IN A GENERATION DC-MARVEL CROSSOVER MEGA-ISSUE 😱 With *the* Denys Cowan on art 😱
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Nightwing/Wolverine by Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo and Static/Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson & Denys Cowan are among the back-up stories for DC's upcoming BATMAN/DEADPOOL one-shot
DC unveils back-ups and all-star variants for Morrison & Mora’s BATMAN/DEADPOOL
Nightwing meets Wolverine, Harley hectors Hulk, Constantine curses Doctor Strange, and Static and Ms. Marvel cross paths in the 64-page one-shot.
www.comicsbeat.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nightwing/Wolverine by Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo and Static/Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson & Denys Cowan are among the back-up stories for DC's upcoming BATMAN/DEADPOOL one-shot
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Yo fellow DC fans…
August 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Yo fellow DC fans…
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Y'all, this cover is THE ONE.
August 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Y'all, this cover is THE ONE.