Magdalene Visaggio

American comic book writer

Magdalene Visaggio

Born| September 22, 1984[1]
Long Island, United States
Occupation| Comic Book Writer
Nationality| American
Period| 2007–present
Notable works| Kim & Kim
Quantum Teens Are Go
Eternity Girl

Magdalene Visaggio (born September 22, 1984)[1] is an American comic book writer. Visaggio is known for her work on Kim & Kim and Vagrant Queen. Her comics have been nominated for two Eisner Awards and three GLAAD Media Awards. Her comic series Vagrant Queen was adapted into a television series which ran for a single season on Syfy in 2020.

## Personal life[edit]

Visaggio was born in 1984 on Long Island and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Seton Hall University.[2][3] She has stated that she is autistic. Her favorite television shows growing up were the animated X-Men, Sailor Moon, and FLCL. Visaggio said that she would like to write comics of Silver Surfer, Spider-Girl, or Doom Patrol.[4] Visaggio is a trans woman.[5] She is also a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[6]

## Career[edit]

Visaggio first published work was in 2006 as writer and co-creator of Sanctuary a self published series with Martin Krause and Kevin Roberts.[7] The first three issues of the series were subsequently rewritten by Visaggio before being renamed Stronghold in 2014 with a collected edition of the first three issues and the series continuing on under the new moniker from #4.[8] In 2015 Visaggio successfully used Kickstarter to publish the first issue of Andrew Jackson in Space.[9] From 2016, Visaggio contributed a number of articles on comic books to Paste.[10]

Visaggio came to wider prominence in the comic book industry with the limited series Kim & Kim from Black Mask Studios. The series was nominated for the 2017 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series[11] and GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book.[12] The success led to Visaggio signing a three-book deal with Black Mask Studios for her next three projects: Quantum Teens Are Go, Kim & Kim: Love is a Battlefield and Sex Death Revolution.[13]

In 2017, she was chosen to take part in DC Comics Writer Workshop program, studying under Scott Snyder.[14] Her first published work for DC was for the Young Animal Imprint where she wrote several backup features and the limited series Eternity Girl.[15] From her time in the Writers Workshop, short-stories by Visaggio were featured in the one-shots DC Cursed Comics Cavalcade and DC New Talent Showcase 2018.[16][17][18]

In 2018, her graphic novel The Ojja-Wojja: A Teen Horror Mystery or Whatever, You Know? was bought by HarperCollins imprint Balzer + Bray in a two book deal, with the first book due out in Spring 2021.[19] 2018 also saw the debut of Vagrant Queen from publisher Vault Comics. In 2020, a television series adaptation of Vagrant Queen aired on SyFy (co-produced by Blue Ice Pictures), but, after a single ten-episode season, the series was cancelled due to low ratings.[20] In comics, 2019 saw Visaggio co-write Strangelands with Darcie Little Badger for Humanoids Imprint H1.[21] It also saw her publish her first work with Valiant Comics with a new volume of Doctor Mirage.[22]

In 2020, Visaggio launched a second volume of Vagrant Queen at Vault Comics[23] and her second series at ComiXology; Lost on Planet Earth.[24]

## Awards and nominations[edit]

* 2017 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series – Kim & Kim (nominated)[11]
* 2017 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book – Kim & Kim (nominated)[12]
* 2018 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book – Quantum Teens Are Go (nominated)[25]
* 2019 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book – Oh S#!t It's Kim & Kim (nominated)[26]
* 2019 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series – Eternity Girl (nominated)[27]

## Bibliography[edit]

* Archie Comics
* Chilling Adventures Presents: Jinx's Grim Fairy Tales #1 (Framing sequence and The True Story of Kevnetella only, 2022)
* Black Mask Studios
* Kim & Kim #1–4 (2016)[11]
* Quantum Teens Are Go #1–4 (2017)[13]
* Kim & Kim: Love is a Battlefield #1–4 (2017)[28]
* Oh S#!t It's Kim & Kim #1–5 (2018)[26]
* Sex Death Revolution #1–5 (2018–2019, #4 & #5 were published digitally only)[13][29]
* Boom! Studios
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special #1 (Udonna Story only, 2018)[30]
* ComiXology Originals
* Teenage Wasteland #1-3 (2018–2019)[31]
* Lost on Planet Earth #1-5 (2020)[24]
* Darkhorse Comics
* Calamity Kate #1–4 (2019)[15]
* Cold Bodies Graphic Novel (2022)
* DC Comics
* Shade the Changing Girl #4 (Element Girl Backup only, 2017)
* JLA/Doom Patrol Special #1 (Eternity Girl Backup only, 2018)[32]
* Mother Panic/Batman Special #1 (Eternity Girl Backup only, 2018)[33]
* Shade the Changing Girl/Wonder Woman Special #1 (Eternity Girl Backup only, 2018)[34]
* Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye/Swamp Thing Special #1 (Eternity Girl Backup only, 2018)[35]
* Eternity Girl #1–6 (2018)
* Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (Superman Story only, 2018)[17]
* New Talent Showcase 2018 #1 (Wonder Woman Story only, 2018)[18]
* Jinny Hex Special #1 (2020)
* Dark Nights Death Metal: The Last 52 War of the Multiverse #1 (Superman Story only, 2020)
* Action Comics #1057 (Conner Kent story only, 2023)
* Humanoids
* Strangelands #1-8 (Co-writer with Darcie Little Badger, 2019–2020)[36]
* IDW
* Transformers vs. The Visionaries #1–5 (2018)[37]
* Marilyn Manor #1 (2019)[38]
* Marvel Comics[39]
* Secret Empire: Brave New World #3 (Starbrand story Only, 2017)
* Edge of Venomverse: War Stories #1 (2017)
* Dazzler: X-Song #1 (2018)
* Magnificent Ms. Marvel Annual #1 (2019)
* Oni Press
* Rick and Morty #31, 33–35, 51, 53–55 (Backup only: "The Rick Identity", 2017–2019)
* Rick and Morty Presents: Sleepy Gary #1 (2018)[40]
* Morning in America #1–5 (2019)[41]
* Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #1–4 (2022)
* Redline Comics
* Sanctuary #1–3 (2006-2013, issues rewritten and published as Stronghold Vol. 1: The Chains in 2014) (as Brian Visaggio)[7][42]
* Stronghold #4–7 (2014–2017) (as Brian Visaggio)[8][42]
* Andrew Jackson in Space #1 (2015) (as Brian Visaggio)[9][42]
* Valiant Entertainment
* Doctor Mirage #1–5 (2019)[43]
* Vault Comics
* Vagrant Queen #1–6 (2018–2019)[44]
* Vagrant Queen: A Planet Called Doom #1–6 (2020-2021)[23]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b @MagsVisaggs (January 9, 2019). "If anyone ever says I'm faking being trans again... (image in part reads: "DOB: 9/22/1984"" (Tweet) - via Twitter.
2. ^ McMillan, Graeme (January 28, 2019). "Oni Press Unveils Fall 2019 Line". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
3. ^ "Magdalene Visaggio". DC Comics Talent Workshop. February 13, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
4. ^ Horne, Karama (July 19, 2019). "Indie Comics Spotlight: Magdalene Visaggio Is Saving Lives One Weird Comic At A Time". Syfy. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
5. ^ @MagsVisaggs (June 26, 2020). "I'm at a point where, as a trans woman, [...]" (Tweet) - via Twitter.
6. ^ @MagsVisaggs (November 11, 2017). "I'm gonna wrap up there because I need to clean up my apartment some. But Democratic Socialism offers a compelling alternative to these issues and I am proud to be a member of the @DemSocialists" (Tweet) - via Twitter.
7. ^ a b "Comic timing". The Commonwealth Times. April 5, 2007. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
8. ^ a b "cmx499 Interview with Stronghold Creators". cmx499. April 1, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
9. ^ a b "Andrew Jackson in Space". Kickstarter. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
10. ^ "Paste Writers: Magdalene Visaggio". Paste. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
11. ^ a b c "2017 Eisner Awards Winners (Full List)". Newsarama. July 22, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
12. ^ a b Vulpo, Mike (January 31, 2017). "GLAAD Media Awards 2017: Complete List of Nominations". E!. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
13. ^ a b c "Black Mask Studios Signs Three-Book Deal With Writer of LGBT Comic Book 'Kim & Kim'". Hollywood Reporter. November 21, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
14. ^ "DC's 2017 Writers Workshop Class Roster Named". Newsarama. August 9, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
15. ^ a b "Vertigo and DC's Young Animal Announce Compelling New Series at NYCC". DC. October 7, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
16. ^ McMillan, Graeme (August 9, 2017). "How DC Is Betting on Tomorrow's Comic Book Talent". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
17. ^ a b "Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1". Previews World. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
18. ^ a b "Magdalene Visaggio". DC Comics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
19. ^ "Rights Report: Week of March 12, 2018". Publishers Weekly. March 13, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
20. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 26, 2020). "'Vagrant Queen' Canceled at Syfy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
21. ^ "Magdalene Visaggio, Darcie Little Badger, & Khoi Pham Join Humanoids H1 with Strangelands". Bleeding Cool. January 9, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
22. ^ "Valiant's Doctor Mirage Returns With a New Series & a New Mystery". Comic Book Resources. May 10, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
23. ^ a b Spry, Jeff (December 5, 2019). "Vault Comics' Vagrant Queen Relaunches in 2020 with A Planet Called Doom". SyFy Wire. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
24. ^ a b McMillan, Graeme (April 13, 2020). "'Lost on Planet Earth' to Focus on Those Left Behind by Sci-Fi Utopias". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
25. ^ Chuba, Kirsten (January 19, 2018). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominees: Full List". Variety. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
26. ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 25, 2019). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations: 'Love, Simon', 'Crazy Rich Asians', And 'Pose' Recognized For LGBTQ Inclusion". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
27. ^ "Winners for the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards". Newsarama. July 20, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
28. ^ Pepose, David (July 10, 2017). "Best Shots Reviews: Kim & Kim – Love is a Battlefield #1, Cloudia & Rex #1". Newsarama. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
29. ^ Johnston, Rich (October 23, 2019). "Black Mask January 2020 Solicits – Details of Cancellations, Resolicitations and Digital Only Replacements". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
30. ^ Peterson, Matthew (June 30, 2018). "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1 Review". Major Spoilers. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
31. ^ Foxe, Steve (May 13, 2019). "Magdalene Visaggio & Jen Vaughn's Teenage Wasteland Returns From ComiXology Originals". Paste. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
32. ^ "JLA/Doom Patrol Special #1". DC Comics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
33. ^ "Mother Panic/Batman Special #1". DC Comics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
34. ^ "Shade the Changing Girl/Wonder Woman Special #1". DC Comics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
35. ^ "Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye/Swamp Thing Special #1". DC Comics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
36. ^ MacNamee, Oliver (July 4, 2019). "Two Strangers Tied By Superpowers: Preview Strangelands #1 From Visaggio, Little Badger, Sanna And Humanoids". Comicon. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
37. ^ "Transformers Vs. Visionaries #1". IDW. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
38. ^ "Marilyn Manor #1". IDW. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
39. ^ "Magdalene Visaggio". Marvel Comics. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
40. ^ Fitzpatrick, Insha (December 11, 2017). "Oni Press Announces Brand New 'Rick and Morty' Presents Miniseries". Geek.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
41. ^ "Morning in America #1". Oni Press. Archived from the original on November 19, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
42. ^ a b c Burlingame, Russ (September 6, 2017). "Brian Visaggio On Kickstarting Andrew Jackson In Space: "This Guy is Such an Angry Mess"". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
43. ^ "New Doctor Mirage Series From Mags Visaggio and Nick Robles". Valiant Entertainment. May 9, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
44. ^ Johnston, Rich (December 3, 2018). "What If You Were Publishing Vagrant Queen But Someone Forgot the Last Issue?". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 28, 2020.

## External links[edit]

* Magdalene Visaggio on Twitter
* Magdalene 'Mags' Visaggio at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)

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