Colleen Coover

Colleen Coover

American artist and comic book author.
Date of Birth: 14.07.1969
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Collin Kelly Hoover: American Artist and Comic Book Writer
  2. Collaborations with Magazines
  3. Career Highlights
  4. Notable Comic Book Contributions
  5. Artistic Affiliations and Recognition
  6. Current and Future Projects

Collin Kelly Hoover: American Artist and Comic Book Writer

Early Life and Artistic Journey

Collin Kelly Hoover, an American artist and comic book writer, hails from Iowa. She identifies as bisexual and met her husband, fellow comic book writer Paul Tobin, while attending drama classes. After reuniting at a local comic book store, they married on August 25, 2007.

Colleen Coover

Collaborations with Magazines

Hoover's talent extends beyond comic books, as she has contributed covers and illustrations to various projects for magazines such as "Out," "On Our Backs," "Girlfriends," "Curve," "Kitchen Sink," and "Nickelodeon Magazine."

Career Highlights

Hoover's most notable works include the erotic lesbian comic book series "Small Favors" for "Eros Comix," as well as the limited comic book series "Banana Sunday" for "Oni Press" and her contributions to the "X-Men: First Class" short story series for "Marvel Comics." She has collaborated with publishers ranging from mid-level companies like Buckle Down Publishing, Alyson Books, and Cleis Press to renowned studios such as Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics.

Notable Comic Book Contributions

Hoover's graphic novel "Gingerbread Girl" and her work on "X-Men: First Class," "Lockjaw & Pet Avengers," and "Sentry: The Age of the Sentry" have gained her prominence within the Marvel Comics universe.

Artistic Affiliations and Recognition

Hoover is an active member of various artistic organizations, including the Comic Art Collective and the Periscope Studios community. Her contributions to the comic book industry have been recognized at events such as the 2009 San Diego Comic Convention, where she participated in the "Prism Queer Press Grant Portfolio Review," "Love is in the Air: LGBT Romance Comics," and "Women of Marvel" panels.

Current and Future Projects

Currently residing in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Hoover continues to create new comic books and actively engages in local art movements.

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