DONNY CATES
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Award winning Cult Leader/Writer: VANISH, HULK, THOR, VENOM, SILVER SURFER, COSMIC GHOST RIDER, THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE, GOD COUNTRY, BABYTEETH, REDNECK,
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Insomniac better have paid Cates and Stegman for Spider-Man 2. Like it's kinda genuinely really shitty if they didn't see anything for this game. There's hardly any Venom stuff tbh but what's there is ripped straight from their work
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Imagine seeing this for the first time and freaking out at how dope that axe is and then finding out you wrote it.
I’m telling you guys. Sometimes all you need is a little massive head injury to get back in the game.
THIS IS MY FANFICTION. THIS IS WHAT DEFINES ME AS A PERSON AND AS A FAN AND I WOULDN'T HAVE THIS COMIC ANY OTHER WAY
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This June.
SILVER SURFER: BLACK
By me and Tradd Moore.
You are not ready.
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Man, bummer about the Netflix shows. If only there were SOME way to continue enjoying the ongoing stories of Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage and The Punisher.
But....how? Where?
Hmmm...
(Gestures wildly to literally any comic book store on earth)
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I’m so sorry that I haven’t come out against Comicsgate stuff before now. I don’t have a good excuse except that I try and keep my timeline casual and fun. But no one is going to use my art to promote something that has attacked my friends.
I’m not about that shit. Full stop.
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A lot of people messaging me angry with *ME* for making Superman bisexual.
It’s almost like…and this is going to sound crazy…
…they have no idea what they’re talking about.
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Okay okay. So Alan Moore and I talked about it and we agreed to call the Venom vs Watchmen debate a tie.
#HolySHIT
#FreakingOut
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This new THOR script I’m writing is maybe my favorite thing I’ve written at Marvel in a long time.
Who knew writing a frog would be so much fun
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You’re god damn right.
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Wait Disney abandoned Marvel Comics??? Then…hold on…who’s been sending me all those checks???
Disney bought Marvel 12 years ago following the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has been mostly a disaster. Disney abandoned the comic business and went all in on boring animation. They just repeat stories. And they haven’t introduced a developed villain since launch.
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The whole universe.
The ENTIRE multiverse.
Every single living being in existence….
…is now in mortal danger.
…because Peter DIDN’T WEAR A MASK.
🤔 🤔 🤔
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Just saw that I’ve received multiple death/injury threats over Venom
#11
.
So, a few things.
1: I’m not changing my plan for these characters.
2: threatening my life or injury to me is not the way to champion your cause.
3: Shipping is fine. But this is insane.
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Hey
@Sony
get at me about that VENOM sequel?!
CONFIRMED: TOM KING to Co-Write NEW GODS Movie with AVA DUVERNAY
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Been on the beach with my lady all day and just now seeing all the excitement and positivity you guys are showing us over the HULK announcement!! Thank you all SO MUCH!!
And well...
I can’t say much. but screw it...I’ll give you ONE word:
“SMASHSTRONAUT”
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Hell yeah. A big thank you back to
@VenomMovie
and
@andyserkis
for the shoutout in Venom 2! Means a lot. Let’s do it again sometime, yeah?
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I wrote my final line of Venom today.
Man. That is weird. I’m honestly not sure how to process that yet.
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Everyone in my mentions who are Very Upset about Marvel being in FORTNITE. A few things:
1: It's fun. Fun is allowed.
2: It helps build a bridge for new and young readers, which is great.
3: (gestures to entire world) there are bigger things to be angry about, guys.
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Oh shit what did he do?
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So. True story. Today I was writing HULK at my usual little coffee shop here in Austin when (I swear to god)
@LouFerrigno
walks in.
What. Are. The. Odds??!!
We shook hands and I told him who I was and what I was writing and yeah…we were both a little weirded out.
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I asked AI to make a Daredevil comic drawn from Matt Murdocks POV
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Seen a lot of confusion about this so I just wanted to clarify.
Yes. Venom
#200
will be my last issue writing Venom. Ever.
Thank you all for supporting us. This has been a lifelong dream come true to tell this story for you all. Thank you. Thank you all.
More info to come
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I just saw Suicide Squad and it felt like I was watching something that should be illegal.
And I mean that as the highest of compliments possible.
Holy shit. Well done
@JamesGunn
Bravo.
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Just now remembering that the first Captain America movie ends with him not able to jump out of a plane because he doesn't have a parachute and then the second movie literally opens with him just....doing that exact thing.
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If they don’t call Thor 4 “THE FANTASTIC THOR” I don’t know why we’re even making these movies...
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So uh....here's the most amazing thing I've ever tweeted...
I drew this cover for KING SPAWN
#1
and
@Todd_McFarlane
inked it and I am STILL freaking the hell out!! Here's an article to explain more about this crazy thing!
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Guys what if I just showed up and walked in with notes…
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@VenomMovie
Hi. Writer of the Venom comic here. Just wanted to stop by and say this is dope
#WeAreVenom
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Fun to wake up to comics Twitter dismantling three pages of a book I wrote over six months ago. Guys, I have plenty of new stuff that sucks too. At least be current.
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This is now officially canon.
THREAD: My Comic of the "Mr Rogers Meets Thor" Meme by Matthew Wisner
#Thor
#mrrogers
#wholesomememes
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I don’t have words for this. My life has been so incredibly changed by this mans creations and words. I’m going to celebrate him today by putting in the work and writing his characters the absolute best way I know how.
Thank you, Stan.
I love you, True Believers.
Excelsior.
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This whole “Disney to shut down Marvel Comics” thing is maybe the silliest“rumor” I’ve seen in a while.
Marvel Comics isn’t going anywhere.
R E L A X
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When I had my meeting with Keanu (which was lovely) for what would eventually become BRZRKR, he mentioned that he thought it would be funny if we recreated the “sad Keanu” meme in the book.
VERY happy to see that idea stuck around.
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Let me correct that for you:
Comics are doing so well that I CAN afford to walk around like this.
And I’m fairly certain everyone on that list you have there would think I look very dapper. And would be very happy for my health and happiness.
You should give it a try.
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I cry almost every single time I write Spider-Man. And tonight was no exception.
Man, I love that guy.
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Literally my favorite thing ive ever done at Marvel.
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Hey look, I'm not mad about this, but dear dude who just sent me paragraphs of "plot ideas" for Venom:
I LEGALLY CANNOT READ THIS.
Seriously, guys. I can't read your pitches or ideas or anything related to Marvel stuff. Them's the rules. Cool? Cool.
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So yeah. GOD COUNTRY is going to be a movie. And I’m writing it. And yes, I’m freaking the hell out too.
Thank you guys for reading and supporting our weird little Texas/Kirby Gods story.
Now I’m off to go write it. Again.
#TexasForever
#ComeAndTakeIt
Image Comics' 'God Country' to be adapted by AfterShock and Legendary
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This. This is the greatest thing I have ever seen in my entire life.
My life is now complete.
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Hello, Twitter. Long time, huh? I’ve missed you. Let’s try this again okay? You be nice and I’ll show you all kinds of rad shit.
Deal?
Deal.
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Me: man this Silver Surfer announcement is gonna get people fired up! It’s such a great book and so trippy and weird and—
Grant Morrison: I’m co-writing the Flash movie with the actual Flash.
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Dear people who feel the need to insult the art on a book I’ve done.
All of the artists I work with are my personal friends. You are insulting my FRIENDS.
Sometimes things don’t need to be out loud thoughts.
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This new Marvel book I’m writing is so much fun. I’m losing my whole entire mind writing it. It’s....bonkers. Y’all are gonna dig this one. For sure. ;)
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Been having a rough few weeks. Tuning in here for a sec today and seeing all of the love for the comics my friends and I make for you guys warmed my heart. I hope they make you happy, or at least distract from you from the bad for a bit.
Stay safe. Be kind.
Thank you.
🙏
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Oh my god, guys. Come on. It was a joke.
I didn’t “criticize” the movie. I haven’t even seen it.
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This latest Marvel retreat was insane. Everyone is bringing the biggest, loudest, most insane ideas I’ve ever heard in the room. You guys...man, you guys are in for one hell of a time these next few years.
I’m SO damn proud to be on the greatest team in comics.
#Excelsior
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Jesus Christ that was a fast one guys.
MARVEL VS DC COMICS CROSSOVER: DONNY CATES and SCOTT SNYDER Want to Team Up for NEW SERIES
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"If we turn from battle because there is little hope of victory, where then would valor be?"
Silver Surfer: Parable.
Stan Lee, Moebius.
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These past few days have been rough, and I just wanted to say thank you to all the fans and friends who have reached out privately and publicly with messages of support.
I’m going to get back to making dope comics with my friends now.
I hope you’ll all join me.
Excelsior!
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I can’t believe I have to actually say this, but hey, don’t insult other writers by way of complimenting me. It’s not cute, and I’m friends with all of them. I will never be okay with that. Please stop.
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I want to start a kickstarter to raise money and buy the rights to Wizard Magazine and bring it back.
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So happy to have my goddamn first name back. That dude really messed up my metrics.
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Guy on Instagram got super mad at me because I wouldn’t tell him the plot of my new Hulk book so he could “invest properly”
Told me it was okay to spoil it for him because he didn’t read comics he just flips them…
Dude…
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Feat a cover blurb by
@gerardway
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So, a few weeks ago
@Todd_McFarlane
called me about a fun thing and I said yes. I’m so honored to be [battery died due to snow. Hold please]
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I guest wrote two issues of Captain America during this run and I just wrote Evil Cap as Stone Cold Steve Austin and no one noticed.
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"DC has yet to name the next Batman writer, but their top target seems to be Marvel's Donny Cates. DC is hoping to lure him away with a very lucrative offer..."
Man, if DC is trying to lure me away, I gotta say they aren't doing a very good job. They haven't even emailed me....
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It’s so funny when people try to rile me up by saying the King in Black cover I drew is bad and that I’m a bad artist.
It’s like, guys....Uhhhh. Yeah, I know. But guess what?
That check still cleared.
How’s your life?
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So apparently people are upset with me because I called Eddie Brock codependent. Not sure how that’s news.
Alien symbiotes are bad for you, friends. That suit has not enriched Eddie’s life for the better...
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Threatening people over comics stuff is always pretty stupid but man...imagine being dumb enough to threaten an ex CIA operative over anything??
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Just ear marking this here for the next time i have some idiot explain my profession for me.
North American COMIC BOOK Sales Have Hit New Record High in 2019
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In 2010 I was a Marvel intern and I carried the Spider-Man float in the Macy’s day parade. It was one of the coolest things I’d ever done and, at the time, the coldest I’d ever been in my life.
Here’s to all those intrepid float carriers braving the cold to carry our son today.
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Remember when this happened?
Life is weird, man...
Okay okay. So Alan Moore and I talked about it and we agreed to call the Venom vs Watchmen debate a tie.
#HolySHIT
#FreakingOut
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I haven’t seen it. Marvel writers aren’t allowed to watch DC movies. It’s a law. And any other Marvel writer that says they saw it is lying.
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When all is said and done, Jason will take his rightful place in Valhalla as the greatest writer of Thor of all time.
This is, and has always been, the best damn book on the stands every month.
Congrats my friend. You are worthy.
My Thor run began in 2012, with GOD OF THUNDER
#1
. Since then I've written 80 something Thor issues across multiple series. And it's all been building toward THE WAR OF THE REALMS. Needless to say, I'll be looking to go out with a bang. Thanks for reading along the way.
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Hey guys. I’m okay. Just needed to breathe and deal with a bunch of…life. Anyway, yeah no fear, I’ve been working with
@CBCebulski
@Wil_Moss
and
@Marvel
in the background on something INSANE that will…well, you’ll know it when you see it. Love you guys! See you soon!
#Excelsior
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I met Jim Starlin at Rose City this weekend. We stepped off the show floor and got coffee just the two of us. We traded stories about Thanos. His were better. Mostly I listened.
I’ll think about that meeting for the rest of my life. Thank you, Jim. That meant the world to me.
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That’s right, folks. I HATE Venom. That’s why I’ve devoted my entire waking life to writing him.
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Not liking things and hoping they will fail is not a personality.
No one thinks you’re cool or interesting.
I promise.
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Real quick: is this for sale and how much and how can I get it in my office as soon as humanly possible???
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Thread.
So, I ran a comic shop for a few years around 2007 and every month I would eat lunch by myself in the back room and read the new issue of
@RobertKirkman
And
@RyanOttley
’s INVINCIBLE. It was my absolute favorite comic on the stands.
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Today sees the release of SILVER SURFER: BLACK! It’s a very special book for me, so I wrote a little thing in the back detailing why. Thought I’d share it, and a picture of the moment, here for you guys. Thank you guys so much for all the love.
Excelsior!
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Well, I don’t know that I MISSED them…
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Hey I wrote that!
The war to save Reality starts now.
The champions have arrived on the Island. Join the fight and take on Galactus.
Drop into
#FortniteNexusWar
now!
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I would have gone with a comma instead of a dash.
SPIDERS, MAN.
This is a reminder that Spiders-Man, a collective of thousands of spiders that believe they are the Peter Parker of Earth-11580, exists.
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Oh. So NOW you all want the Midnight Sons huh? Okay.
Cool cool cool.
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Look. Okay. I know I said I’m leaving twitter (and I still am) but scheduling things delayed it a bit so here. I have to post this. I have wanted a Bronco my entire life. It’s my dream car. And so….yeah. Today I bought myself a brand new toy.
I’m so in love you guys. K bye!
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