Comics writer enjoys hulking success
Comics writer, former Oklahoman, enjoys hulking success
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By Matthew Price
Published: June 11, 2008
A former Oklahoman has an incredible job.
Putnam City North graduate Paul Benjamin, 38, now directs the actions of the Incredible Hulk in two media. As "The Incredible Hulk” movie hits theaters, Benjamin is the writer of "Marvel Adventures Hulk” for Marvel Comics and the producer of "The Incredible Hulk” for Nintendo DS. On Saturday, Benjamin will be at Barnes & Noble, 6100 N May Ave.Advertisement
Surviving the comic bust
He describes his career route as a "long and circuitous one.” He moved to Los Angeles originally hoping to find work during a boom period for comics.
But as comics sold better and better, their mass-manufactured nature kept them from rising in value. This led to a comic book bust in the late 1990s.
The industry has recovered since, on a base built more on readers. Benjamin's book, "Marvel Adventures Hulk,” is part of the "Marvel Adventures” line, which is aimed at again drawing young readers to comics. He wrote issues 1-12 of the title. Issue No. 12 is out today in comic book shops.
Benjamin also works in video games as a writer and producer. When he interviewed for a production job, he didn't realize the project would be the Nintendo DS game adaptation of the Edward Norton film.
In addition to working with the game publisher and coordinating creative development of the game, Benjamin wrote the story for "The Incredible Hulk” game, based on the film content.
Benjamin said the Incredible Hulk has taken care of him well.
"I had a very green year,” he said.
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