Victor Gischler

Victor Gischler is an accomplished American author, well-known for his humorous crime fiction and fantasy novels. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern Mississippi and has been nominated for prestigious awards, including the Edgar Award for his novel 'Gun Monkeys' and the Anthony Award for 'Shotgun Opera'. In addition to his work as a novelist, Gischler has also made a significant contribution to the comic book industry, writing for popular characters such as The Punisher, Wolverine, and Deadpool.

Gischler's passion for storytelling began at a young age, with his fascination for crime fiction sparked by the shows he watched while staying with his grandparents. His early youth was marked by writing comedy crime stories with his friends, and his first story, featuring a detective hunting down doughnut-stealing dwarves, was penned in the first grade. Gischler's career as an author and comic book writer has seen him become a university professor, a stay-at-home dad, and a community college teacher, all while working on various writing projects.

Gischler's work has received numerous accolades, including nominations for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and the Anthony Award for Paperback Original. His novel 'Gun Monkeys' won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel Finalist, and his other notable works include 'Shotgun Opera', 'Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse', 'Vampire A Go-Go', and 'The Deputy'. His novels have been well-received, with 'Stay' and 'Suicide Squeeze' earning great reviews for their focus on crime fiction. Gischler's latest fantasy novel, 'Ink Mage', promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

In addition to his novels, Gischler has also made a name for himself in the comic book industry. He has worked on popular Marvel Comics titles such as 'The Punisher: Frank Castle', 'Wolverine', and 'Deadpool'. Gischler's work on 'X-Men: Curse of the Mutants' began with the 'Death of Dracula' one-shot and continued in 'X-Men #1'. 'Gun Monkeys' has been optioned for a film adaptation, with Lee Goldberg writing the script and Ryuhei Kitamura set to direct. Gischler's work has also been translated into various languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, and Japanese.