American · b. 1970
Rick Remender is an American comics writer and artist, born in 1970. He began in animation and independent comics, then moved to Marvel and Image. His creator-owned series include Fear Agent, Black Science, Deadly Class, Low and Tokyo Ghost, along with Devolution at Dynamite. At Marvel he wrote Punisher, Venom, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers. His X-Force run was widely praised for dark, character-driven superhero stories. He also writes for video games and film projects. Deadly Class was adapted into a television series in 2018. His work favors violent, fast-moving science fiction and pulp adventure, often with damaged protagonists and bleak settings. He is among the most recognized comics writers of his generation, though he works outside literary prize circles.