Michael Golden is an American comic book artist and writer best known for his late-1970s work on Marvel Comics' The Micronauts, as well as his co-creation of the characters Rogue and Bucky O'Hare.
After starting his illustration career in commercial art, Golden broke into comics in late 1977, working on such DC Comics titles as Mister Miracle and Batman Family. In 1978, he made a splash with his work on Marvel's Micronauts. He drew a number of Marvel series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including Doctor Strange, She-Hulk, the Howard the Duck black-and-white comics magazine, and The 'Nam. He drew covers for the licensed series G.I. Joe, ROM, and the lesser-known U.S. 1, Nomad, and The Saga of Crystar. Golden also penciled parts of the Marvel No-Prize Book and a Beavis and Butt-head comic. In the 2000s, he drew covers for DC Comics' Nightwing, The Man of Steel, and Vigilante.
Golden's art style, which unlike many of his contemporaries, did not draw its inspiration from sources as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko), later inspired a number of later comics creators, including Art Adams. Golden's work was also appropriated by Glenn Danzig as a logo for his bands Samhain and Danzig. Golden is an elusive figure, rarely given to interviews or revelations about his background and personal life. He is currently managed by Renee Witterstaetter (a former comics colorist, writer, and editor) of Eva Ink Publishing.
Out of the Vortex(issue 8. 1994, Dark Horse Comics)
Micronauts #13-24, 38, 39, 59 (Marvel)
New Exiles #1-3 (Marvel)
Posters
Merry Marvel Marching Confusion (Marvel)
Based on the 1960s fan club the Merry Marvel Marching Society. This print was first available as a mail-away offer (for 50 cents) found in many 1980s comics. The print came folded (two folds) along with promotional materials from other publishers and outlets. It was available in the late 1990s as a lithograph with new computerized coloring and effects.
Portfolio
Doctor Strange (Marvel)
Michael Golden's Jurassic Park Portfolio One (Image)
Michael Golden's Jurassic Park Portfolio Two (Image)
