Mike Ploog

Writing
1940-07-13
Mankato, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Michael G. Ploog (born July 13, 1940 or 1942) is an American storyboard and comic book artist and a visual designer for films. In comics, Ploog is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' 1970s Man-Thing and The Monster of Frankenstein series, and as the initial artist on the features Ghost Rider and Werewolf by Night. His style at the time was heavily influenced by the art of Will Eisner, under whom he apprenticed. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mike Ploog, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles

#1Prisoners of Gravity

Drama Series - 1989, 16 episodes as Self

5.9 / 10
Documentary

Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.

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#2Sin and Salvation: The Comic Book Origin of Ghost Rider

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m as Himself

4.0 / 10
Documentary

A look at the comic book history of the title character, one section a piece dedicated to 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000's by way of some interesting interviews with the various artists and writers who have worked on the different incarnations of the Marvel Comics that the film was based on. When combined the four parts of this documentary clock in at just over forty-five minutes in length. Those who are familiar with the various comics will definitely enjoy this look back at the character's history and hearing about it from the people who made it happen.

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