![]() ![]() Bagley was reluctant to enter the contest because of the cost of the Try-out Book itself. He had almost given up on trying to find a job in comics and was satisfied with his position at Lockheed Martin. At the time, Bagley was 27 years old and living in Marietta, Georgia. The winner would be awarded a professional assignment with Marvel. ![]() The contest involved a deconstructed comic book which contestants could complete and submit to Marvel. In 1983, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter created the Marvel Try-out Book to draw new talent into the comic book industry. He eventually ended up working for Lockheed Martin making technical drawings. While working a construction job, he suffered a severe injury to his leg while using a handsaw that required 132 stitches. Career Īfter his work in the military and at Ringling College of Art and Design, Bagley continued trying to break into the comic industry. Mark Bagley was born to a military family in Frankfurt, West Germany. He has worked for Marvel Comics on such titles as The Amazing Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, New Warriors, Venom and Ultimate Spider-Man and for DC Comics on Justice League of America, Batman and Trinity. Mark Bagley ( / ˈ b æ ɡ l i/ born August 7, 1957) is an American comics artist. ![]()
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