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Bob Schreck

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Bob Schreck
Known forDark Horse Presents
Issues credited24
Active1990–2020
Primary rolewriter

Bob Schreck, born Robert Schreck on February 2, 1955, in the United States, is an American comic book writer and editor. He is best known for his influential tenure as editor and marketing director at Dark Horse Comics during the 1990s, where he helped shape the publisher's rise. Schreck also co-founded Oni Press, a key independent publisher, before moving on to serve as an editor for DC Comics. As a writer, he contributed to titles such as *Dark Horse Presents*, *The Mask*, *Star Wars: Dark Empire*, *Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis*, *Deadline USA*, and *Aliens: Music of the Spears*, with his writing credits spanning from 1990 to 2020. His editorial work often involved collaborations with notable creators, though specific co-creations are not detailed in available sources. Later in his career, Schreck became the Deputy Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, advocating for creators' rights. While specific major awards are not recorded in the provided material, his impact on independent comics and editorial leadership remains a significant part of his legacy.

Full bibliography · 15 series

Dark Horse Presents (1986) · 5
The Mask (1991) · 3
Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991) · 3
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1991) · 2
Aliens: Genocide (1991) · 1
#4
The Terminator: Hunters and Killers (1992) · 1
#1
Deadline USA (1992) · 1
#1
Urban Legends (1993) · 1
#1
Aliens: Colonial Marines (1993) · 1
#9
Aliens: Music of the Spears (1994) · 1
#4
Star Wars: Droids (1994) · 1
#1
Tarzan vs. Predator at the Earth's Core (1996) · 1
#2
Kafka (2006) · 1
Jurassic Park (2010) · 1
#1
Batman: Broken City (2020) · 1

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