Chris Claremont
- January 5, 2024
- Comic Book Author
Quick Facts
Full Name | Chris Claremont |
Occupation | Comic Book Author |
Date Of Birth | Nov 25, 1950(1950-11-25) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Birth City | England |
Horoscope | Scorpio |
Chris Claremont Biography
Name | Chris Claremont |
Birthday | Nov 25 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | London |
Home Town | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Spouse | Beth Fleisher |
Children(s) | 2 |
Chris Claremont is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Author who was born on November 25, 1950 in London, England, United Kingdom. Famous for his 20 years of work on his Uncanny X-Men comic book series the native English American author also wrote science fiction novels such as First Flight and Sundowner.
Together with Star Wars creator With Star Wars creator George Lucas, he co- wrote a science fiction trilogy titled Chronicles of the Shadow War. He co- wrote a science fiction series entitled Chronicles of the Shadow War.
Christopher S. Claremont (/ˈ k l ɛər m ɒ n t / ; born November 25, 1950) is a British-born American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 1975–1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than that of any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel’s most popular series.
Claremont’s career began in 1969, as a college undergraduate, when he was hired as a gofer/editorial assistant at Marvel Comics. His first professional scripting assignment was Daredevil and the Black Widow #102 (Aug. 1973). As an entry into regular comics writing, Claremont was given the fledgling feature “Iron Fist” in Marvel Premiere as of issue #23 (Aug. 1975). He was joined two issues later by artist John Byrne. The Claremont/Byrne team continued to work together when the character received its own self-titled series in November 1975 which lasted 15 issues.
One of his first relationships, which took place in the 70s was with Bonnie Wilford. He later wed Beth Fleisher, with whom they had twin sons. He also co- authored a book titled Dragon Moon.
Chris Claremont Net Worth
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Source Of Income | Comic Book Author |
House | Living in own house. |
Chris Claremont is one of the richest Comic Book Author from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Claremont 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His graduation at Bard College in 1972, studying theater and politics. While in college when he started his comic book career as an assistant at Marvel Comics assistant.
He was famous for his creation of the cult Wolverine graphic novel series.
Claremont was born in London, England. His father was an internist and his mother was a pilot and caterer. Claremont is Jewish on his mother’s side, and lived in a kibbutz in Israel during his youth. His family moved to the United States when he was three, and he was raised primarily on Long Island. Alienated by the sports-oriented suburbs, his grandmother purchased for him a subscription to Eagle when he was a child, and he grew up reading Dan Dare, finding them more exciting than the Batman and Superman comics of the 1950s and early 1960s. He read works by science fiction writers such as Robert Heinlein, as well as writers of other genres such as Rudyard Kipling and C. S. Forester.
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Who is Chris Claremont Dating?
According to our records, Chris Claremont married to Beth Fleisher. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Claremont’s is not dating anyone.
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Besides his work on X-Men and its spinoffs, Claremont wrote Marvel Team-Up, Spider-Woman and Ms. Marvel during this time. He and artist John Bolton created the Marada the She-Wolf character in 1981. Claremont’s stories for Marvel Team-Up included the cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live appearing in issue #74 (Oct. 1978) and the introduction of Karma, a character that later joined the New Mutants, in #100 (Dec. 1980). Claremont helped launch the Marvel Fanfare title in March 1982.
Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chris Claremont celebrates birthday on November 25 of every year.
In 1987 Claremont began writing genre novels. His first was a science-fiction trilogy about female USAF pilot/astronaut Nicole Shea, consisting of First Flight (1987), Grounded! (1991), and Sundowner (1994). Claremont co-wrote the Chronicles of the Shadow War trilogy, Shadow Moon (1995), Shadow Dawn (1996), and Shadow Star (1999), with George Lucas, which continued the story of Elora Danan from the movie Willow. Claremont was a contributor to the Wild Cards anthology series.
What is Chris Claremont known for?
Chris Claremont is a writer of American comic books , best known for his 16-year (1975-1991) stint on Uncanny X-Men, during which the series became one of the comic book industry’s most successful properties.
Does Chris Claremont still write?
In 2022, Chris Claremont and artist Sid Kotian launch an all-new GAMBIT series! Stay tuned next year for more details. Can’t-miss news and updates from across the Marvel Universe!
How many issues did Chris Claremont write?
Excalibur: Claremont wrote the first 34 issues.
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