Iconic: Iconic People
Jobs/Roles:
- Editor
- Writer
Ethnicity/Nationality:
- American
- Black
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender:
Justina Ireland is a New York Times bestselling author and comic book writer. She has written comics for Marvel — including Spider-Man, Misty Knight, and Deadpool — as well as for Boom!, Dark Horse, and IDW. She was one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic. She won the World Fantasy Award for editing FIYAH literary magazine and has also staffed TV writers' rooms, including Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher.
Credits:
Spider-Man, Misty Knight, Deadpool – comics writer (Marvel)
Star Wars: The High Republic – story architect
Boom! Studios, Dark Horse, IDW comics
FIYAH literary magazine – editor
Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher – TV staff writer
Distinctive Awards, Recognition & Accolades:
World Fantasy Award – editing FIYAH literary magazine