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Dwayne Glenn McDuffie (February 20, 1962 – February 21, 2011) was an American writer of comic books and television. He was best known for co-founding the pioneering minority-owned-and-operated comic book company Milestone Media, which focused on underrepresented minorities in American comics, creating and co-creating characters such as Icon, Rocket, Static, and Hardware.
- Writer, producer, editor
- Dwayne Glenn McDuffie, February 20, 1962, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- American
- February 21, 2011 (aged 49), Burbank, California, U.S.
Dwayne McDuffie’s amazing skills made me enjoy being a comic book nerd and also gave me the opportunity to be a comic book hero! But even more importantly, Dwayne showed us that diversity is about equity and also about excellence. When you widen the available perspectives of characters, stories and creators in an industry, you make it better!
Jun 15, 2020 · Dwayne McDuffie, a pioneer of entertainment, left a lasting impact at Marvel with his bold stories, rich characters, and a signature sense of humor. Born in 1962, McDuffie’s childhood love of science and science fiction opened the door to a lifetime of writing, editing, and producing, a career that spanned film, television, and comics.
- Robyn Belt
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Feb 24, 2011 · Feb. 24, 2011 12 AM PT. Dwayne McDuffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a co-founder of Milestone Media, a landmark company that created a multicultural comics line ...
Feb 21, 2023 · Though McDuffie died in 2011 at just 49, his influence and impact can still be felt through the DC / Milestone Universe and beyond. Your favorite comic book creators grew up reading McDuffie, which helped to shape their stories and style. The annual Dwayne McDuffie Award was created to celebrate comics that are committed to inclusive storytelling.
- Rosie Knight
Feb 26, 2011 · Dwayne McDuffie, a top comics writer who created textured characters and helped introduce compelling minority superheroes on the page and TV screen, died Feb. 21 at a care facility in Burbank ...
