{{Short description|American comic book writer, letterer, and editor}} {{Infobox person | name = Erica Schultz | image = Erica Schultz.jpg | caption = Schultz in 2019 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|June|29}} | occupation = Comic book writer, letterer, and editor }}
'''Erica Schultz''' (born June 29, 1977) is an Inkpot Award winning, American comic book writer, letterer, and editor. She is the first woman to write a ''Spawn'' comic,<ref>{{cite web|title=New Spawn Spin-off RAT CITY Writer Fixes a Major Flaw in the Franchise|url=https://screenrant.com/spawn-spin-off-writer-fixes-major-franchise-flaw/|website=Screen Rant|date=30 October 2023}}</ref> and is best known for her writing work at Marvel on titles like ''Daredevil'', ''X-23'', and ''Hallows' Eve''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Erica Schultz: Comics|url=https://www.marvel.com/comics/creators/14377/erica_schultz/|website=Marvel}}</ref>
==Career==
=== Art and design === Schultz worked as an art director at an advertising agency in New York City, and then started working at Neal Adams' Continuity Studios. Originally she was an animator on Marvel's ''Astonishing X-Men'' motion comic,<ref>{{cite web|author1=Lucas Siegel|date=July 27, 2014|title=SDCC 2014: Women of Marvel Panel|url=http://www.newsarama.com/21730-sdcc-2014-women-of-marvel-panel-live.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730075941/http://www.newsarama.com/21730-sdcc-2014-women-of-marvel-panel-live.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 30, 2014|website=Newsarama}}</ref> but continued doing art and design work, including inking and coloring on books such as ''Batman: Odyssey'', ''The First X-Men'', ''The Coming of the Supermen'', and ''Blood''.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Janelle Asselin |title=HIRE THIS WOMAN: WRITER ERICA SCHULTZ |url=http://comicsalliance.com/hire-this-woman-writer-erica-schultz/ |website=Comics Alliance |date=July 16, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710064224/http://comicsalliance.com/hire-this-woman-writer-erica-schultz/ |archivedate=July 10, 2015 }}</ref>
Schultz has also served as a letterer on multiple comic books, including Neal Adams' "Batman Zombie" in DC's ''Batman: Black and White'' #1,<ref>{{cite web |date=9 September 2013 |title=Review: Batman: Black and White #1 |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=6427 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911025738/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=6427 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2013 |publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> Alan Moore's "Big Nemo" and Garth Ennis' "Red Horse" for ''Electricomics,''<ref>{{cite web |date=September 7, 2015 |title=Alan Moore Endorses Different Types Of Storytelling Over Enhancement |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/09/07/alan-moore-endorses-different-types-of-storytelling-over-enhancement-in-electricomics |publisher=Bleeding Cool}}</ref> and she lettered the entire ''Swords of Sorrow'' series. Schultz lettered Dynamite's ''Red Sonja'', ''Dejah Thoris'', and ''Vampirella'' titles in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 1, 2021 |title=Erica Schultz talks Comics, Collabs, and Con Craziness - Talking Comics |url=http://talkingcomicbooks.com/2016/01/21/creator-spotlight-comic-book-writer-erica-schultz-talks-art-angouleme-and-____/ |publisher=talkingcomicbooks.com}}</ref> In April 2019, Schultz was announced as lettering instructor for Comics Experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicsexperience.com/2019/04/erica-schultz-teaches-lettering/|title=Erica Schultz Teaches Lettering!|date=20 April 2019 |publisher=Comics Experience}}</ref>
=== Writing === In 2010/2011, Schultz co-created the Vices Press crime series ''M3'', with Vicente Alcázar.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Frank Mula|title=Interview with M3 Team Erica Schultz and Vicente Alcazar|url=http://www.comiccrusaders.com/interview-with-m3-team-erica-schultz-and-vicente-alcaza/|website=Comic Crusaders|date=February 26, 2015}}</ref> It won the 2012 award for Best Comic Book at the Burbank International Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.burbankfilmfest.org/2012-award-winners/| title=2012 Award Winner | publisher= Burbank International Film Festival | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20140601043929/http://www.burbankfilmfest.org/2012-award-winners/ | archivedate= June 1, 2014 | url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, Schultz scripted ''Revenge: The Secret Origin of Emily Thorne'', Marvel's Original Graphic Novel based on ABC's ''Revenge'', in collaboration with TV series writer Ted Sullivan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/comics/21966/discover_secrets_in_the_revenge_original_graphic_novel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105070912/http://marvel.com/news/comics/21966/discover_secrets_in_the_revenge_original_graphic_novel|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 5, 2014|title=Discover Secrets in the Revenge Original Graphic Novel - News|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Graeme McMillan|title=Marvel to Publish Graphic Novel Based on ABC's 'Revenge'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-publish-graphic-novel-based-681113|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Jason Leung|title=Marvel Comics First Look: "The Secret Origin of Emily Thorne"|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/revenge/news/news-and-updates/062414-marvel-revenge-graphic-novel-the-secret-origin-of-emily-thorne-comic|publisher=ABC|date=June 25, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106124531/http://abc.go.com/shows/revenge/news/news-and-updates/062414-marvel-revenge-graphic-novel-the-secret-origin-of-emily-thorne-comic|archivedate=November 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Brian Truitt|title=ABC's 'Revenge' soap opera spills into graphic novel|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/02/16/revenge-abc-tv-graphic-novel/5494409/|work=USA Today|date=February 18, 2014}}</ref> In 2015, Schultz was chosen by Gail Simone as one of the many female writers to be involved with Dynamite Entertainment's ''Swords of Sorrow'' crossover series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dynamite Announces Swords of Sorrow Event Crossover|url=http://www.newsarama.com/23552-dynamite-announces-sword-of-sorrows-event-crossover-with-red-sonja-vampirella-more.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219011007/http://www.newsarama.com/23552-dynamite-announces-sword-of-sorrows-event-crossover-with-red-sonja-vampirella-more.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 19, 2015|website=Newsarama|date=February 17, 2015}}</ref> Schultz wrote the ''Swords of Sorrow: Black Sparrow & Lady Zorro'' One-Shot and also co-wrote the ''Swords of Sorrow: Masquerade & Kato'' One-Shot with G. Willow Wilson.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Dan Wickline|title=Swords of Sorrow Expands With Leah Moore, Erica Schultz And Marguerite Bennett|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/22/swords-of-sorrow-expands-with-leah-moore-erica-schultz-and-marguerite-bennett/|website=Bleeding Cool|date=April 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Dan Wickline|title=Erica Schultz Talks Swords of Sorrow: Masquerade / Kato|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02/26/erica-schultz-talks-swords-sorrow-masquerade-kato/|website=Bleeding Cool|date=February 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Jessica Boyd|title=Interview: Swinging the Swords of Sorrow with Erica Schultz|url=http://www.comicosity.com/interview-swinging-the-swords-of-sorrow-with-erica-schultz/|website=Comicosity|date=April 20, 2015}}</ref> Schultz also wrote a story titled "Pop Goes the World" for the Vertigo Comics anthology ''Vertigo Quarterly: SFX'' #1.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Tim Beedle|title=Pop Art: A Look at Vertigo Quarterly: SFX #1|url=http://www.vertigocomics.com/blog/2015/04/28/pop-art-a-look-at-vertigo-quarterly-sfx-1|date=April 28, 2015|publisher=Vertigo Comics}}</ref>
In 2016, Schultz participated in the first DC Writers Workshop class taught by Scott Snyder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dccomicstalentworkshop.com/alumnus/erica-schultz/|title=DC Writers Workshop Alumni Class of 2016|website=DC Comics Talent Development Workshop Alumni|date=13 February 2019}}</ref> She was also published in DC Comics' ''New Talent Showcase'' #1 for her Hawkgirl story with artist Sonny Liew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dccomics.com/comics/new-talent-showcase-2016/new-talent-showcase-1|title=New Talent Showcase #1|date=15 March 2021|publisher=DC Comics}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicosity.com/7-reasons-we-need-more-hawkgirl-by-erica-schultz-and-sonny-liew/|title=7 Reasons We Need More HAWKGIRL by Erica Schultz and Sonny Liew|date=2 December 2016|publisher=Comicosity}}</ref> In December 2016, Dynamite Entertainment announced Schultz, along with artist Maria Sanapo, would be relaunching the ''Charmed''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/12/21/dynamite-launches-a-new-charmed-comic-with-erica-schultz-and-maria-sanapo/|title=Dynamite Launches A New Charmed Comic With Erica Schultz And Maria Sanapo|website=Bleeding Cool|date=21 December 2016}}</ref> comic book series, based on the television show that ran from 1998 to 2006. In addition to the release of Schultz's ''Charmed: A Thousand Deaths'' in 2017, she was a contributing writer to Space Between Entertainment's ''Destiny, NY Volume 2.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geekerymagazine.com/2017/08/02/destiny-ny-volume-2-arrives-in-september-with-new-creators-attached/|title=DESTINY, NY VOLUME 2 ARRIVES IN SEPTEMBER WITH NEW CREATORS ATTACHED|work=Geekery Magazine|access-date=2017-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014110/http://www.geekerymagazine.com/2017/08/02/destiny-ny-volume-2-arrives-in-september-with-new-creators-attached/|archive-date=2017-08-04|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
In March 2018, Schultz was announced as a contributor to Image Comics' ''Where We Live'' Las Vegas Shooting Benefit Anthology,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/210406-Images-Where-We-Live-Benefit-Anthology-Contributors-Announced|title=Image's Where We Live Benefit Anthology Contributors Announced|publisher=Previews World}}</ref> and in April, Action Lab Comics announced that Schultz's ''Twelve Devils Dancing'' comic series with artist Dave Acosta would premiere under their Action Lab/Danger Zone imprint.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/05/action-lab-entertainment-launch-early-readers-line-at-diamond-retailer-summit-2018|title=Action Lab Entertainment Launch Early Readers Line at Diamond Retailer Summit 2018|date=5 April 2018|publisher=Bleeding Cool}}</ref> In May 2018, Schultz was announced as the new writer for Dynamite Entertainment's ''Xena: Warrior Princess'' beginning with issue #6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513026479406011|title=Xena Vol. 2 #6|publisher=Dynamite}}</ref> and as the writer for Marvel's 2018 ''Daredevil Annual''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/40042-marvel-comics-august-2018-solicitations.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525031334/https://www.newsarama.com/40042-marvel-comics-august-2018-solicitations.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2018|title=Marvel Comics AUGUST 2018 Solicitations|date=29 August 2023 |publisher=Newsarama}}</ref>
In August 2019, Schultz was announced as a writing and storytelling teacher for the Kubert School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/46510-kubert-school-enlists-erica-schultz.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814230407/https://www.newsarama.com/46510-kubert-school-enlists-erica-schultz.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 14, 2019|title=Kubert School Enlists Erica Schultz|date=29 August 2023 |publisher=Newsarama}}</ref> Schultz's story, "Future Shocks: The Switch" was included in 2000 AD Prog 2145, published in August 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news-columns/multiver-city-one-2145|title=Multiver-City One: 2000 AD Prog 2145 – Body Horror!|date=21 August 2019|publisher=Multiversity Comics}}</ref> In October, ComiXology announced Schultz's mini-series ''Forgotten Home'' would be exclusive to the platform's ComiXology Originals digital comic books. ''Forgotten Home'' has since gone on to be nominated for five 2020 Ringo Awards including Best Writer (Schultz), Best Inker (Marika Cresta), Best Cover Artist (Natasha Alterici), Best Letterer (Cardinal Rae), and Best Series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/comixology-forgotten-home/|title=ComiXology Originals Announces ''Forgotten Home''|date=26 September 2019|publisher=Multiversity Comics}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://graphicpolicy.com/2020/08/26/the-2020-ringo-award-nominees-have-been-revealed/|title=THE 2020 RINGO AWARD NOMINEES HAVE BEEN REVEALED|date=26 August 2020|publisher=Graphic Policy}}</ref>
In February 2020, Schultz was announced as an editor for Mad Cave Studios.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sodaandtelepaths.com/our-mates-at-mad-cave-studios-announce-staff-promotions-and-new-hires/|title=Industry Announcement|publisher=Soda and Telepaths}}</ref> In May 2021, Schultz launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund an original graphic novel titled ''The Deadliest Bouquet''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2021-03-26|title=Ringo Award Nominated Writer Erica Schultz To Launch Mini-series On Kickstarter 11 May|url=https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/ringo-award-nominated-writer-erica-schultz-to-launch-mini-series-on-kickstarter-11-may/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=TRIPWIRE|language=en-GB}}</ref> Near the end of 2021, Aftershock Comics announced a new series for 2022 titled ''Bylines in Blood'' co-written by Schultz and Van Jensen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/bylines-in-blood-1-preview-aftershock-comics/|title=PREVIEW: A mystery unfolds in Schultz, Jensen, & Aneke's BYLINES IN BLOOD #1|date=21 December 2021|publisher=The Beat}}</ref> Then in December 2021, Marvel provided a free digital comic book in collaboration with Citizen titled ''The Power of Light'' written by Schultz.<ref name="marvel1">{{cite web|url=https://read.marvel.com/?linkId=145843142#/labelbook/59031/|title=The Power of Light|publisher=Marvel}}</ref>
In May 2022, Image Comics announced that ''The Deadliest Bouquet'' would be re-released as monthly issues published by Image in August.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-deadliest-bouquet-image-comics|title=Schultz and Borelli combine '90s nostalgia with espionage in THE DEADLIEST BOUQUET|date=May 20, 2022|publisher=The Beat}}</ref> In July, Marvel released ''Moon Knight Black, White & Blood'' #3 featuring Schultz's short story "Wrong Turn" focused on Jake Lockley,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/moon-knight-s-jake-lockley-finally-gets-a-chance-to-be-heroic/ar-AAZZxHV|title=Moon Knight's Jake Lockley Finally Gets A Chance to Be Heroic|date=July 26, 2022|publisher=MSN.com}}</ref> illustrated by artist David Lopez.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-moon-knight-black-white-blood-3-review|title=REVIEW: Marvel's Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #3|date=21 July 2022|publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> This issue was nominated for a 2023 Eisner Award for Best Single Issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aiptcomics.com/2023/05/17/2023-eisner-awards-nominees/|title=2023 Eisner Awards nominees announced|date=17 May 2003|publisher=AIPT}}</ref> During the 2022 New York Comic Con, Marvel revealed that Schultz would write a 5-issue miniseries, ''X-23: Deadly Regenesis''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/nycc-2022-women-of-marvel-panel-round-up?linkId=184891474|title=NYCC 2022: Everything Announced at the 'Women of Marvel' Panel|date=October 9, 2022|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sonneville |first=Ryan |date=2023-10-06 |title=X-23: Deadly Regenesis review |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2023/10/06/x-23-deadly-regenesis-review/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=AIPT |language=en-us}}</ref> as well as a new miniseries called ''Hallows' Eve'', with both comic books to release in March 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-22-marvels-next-big-thing-panel-recap/|title=NYCC '22: Marvel's Next Big Thing panel teases the SUMMER OF SYMBIOTES and FALL OF X events|date=October 8, 2022|publisher=comicsbeat.com}}</ref>
In April 2023, Marvel revealed that Schultz would write ''What If...? Dark: Moon Knight #1'' with art by Edgar Salazar to be released in August of that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/what-if-dark-puts-a-dark-twist-on-classic-moments|title=Top Talents Put a Dark Twist on Classic Moments in Marvel History in 'What If? Dark'|date=April 26, 2023|publisher=Marvel}}</ref> Then in May 2023, Marvel announced that Schultz would write ''Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1'' also coming in August 2023, with art by Julian Shaw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/hallows-eve-amazing-spider-man-annual-1-2023|title=Breakout Spidey Villain Hallows' Eve Makes Her Next Big Move in 'Amazing Spider-Man Annual' #1|date=May 3, 2023|publisher=Marvel}}</ref> Also in May, Schultz, along with other colleagues, received a 2023 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award nomination for their comic book ''Moon Knight Black, White & Blood'' #3 in the category of Best Single Issue/One Shot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-comics-creators-nominees-eisner-awards-2023|title=Marvel Comics and Creators Nominated for the 2023 Eisner Awards|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref> In the latter half of 2023, Mad Cave Studios released Jennie Wood and Dozerdraws' graphic novel ''Paper Planes'' under their Maverick imprint, edited by Schultz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://madcavestudios.com/paper-planes-a-story-of-self-discovery/|title=Paper Planes – A Story of Self-Discovery|date=October 25, 2022|publisher=MadCaveStudios}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/53270-fanbase-press-interviews-jennie-wood-and-dozerdraws-on-the-upcoming-release-of-paper-planes-with-mad-cave-studios/|title=Fanbase Press Interviews Jennie Wood and Dozerdraws on the Upcoming Release of 'Paper Planes' with Mad Cave Studios|date=June 24, 2023|publisher=Fanbase Press}}</ref> In the fall of 2023, Schultz was revealed to be the writer of ''Daredevil: Gang War'' as part of the larger, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' crossover event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/daredevil-gang-war-elektra-marvel/|title=Daredevil: Gang War Sees Elektra Joining Forces With Spider-Man (Exclusive)|date=September 20, 2023|publisher=comicbook.com}}</ref> At NYCC 2023, the Todd McFarlane panel announced that Schultz would be the first woman to write a Spawn book in the history of the franchise. The new series ''Rat City'' with artist Zé Carlos would launch in Spring 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/spawn-spin-off-writer-fixes-major-franchise-flaw/|title=New Spawn Spin-off RAT CITY Writer Fixes a Major Flaw in the Franchise|date= 30 October 2023|publisher=Screen Rant}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/cyberpunk-spawn-dangerous-future-rat-city-new-series/|title=The All-New, Cyberpunk Spawn Faces A Dangerous Future In RAT CITY|date= 25 January 2024|publisher=Screen Rant}}</ref> [[File:Erica Schultz at Galaxy Con Richmond.jpg|left|thumb|Schultz clowning around at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2026]] At SDCC 2024, Marvel announced that a solo ongoing series focusing on Laura will be spun out of events of ''NYX'' (vol. 2); Schultz, with artist Giada Belviso, will return to write ''Laura Kinney: Wolverine'' which is scheduled to release in December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |author-link=Rich Johnston |date=July 28, 2024 |title=Erica Schultz and Giada Belviso’s Laura Kinney: Wolverine at SDCC |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/erica-schultz-giada-belviso-laura-kinney-wolverine-sdcc/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Fresh off her Deadpool & Wolverine appearance, Laura Kinney AKA Wolverine is getting a new Marvel comic |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-laura-kinney-wolverine-marvel-x-men-san-diego-comic-con-2024-sdcc/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Popverse |language=en}}</ref>
In 2025, Marvel released Schultz's ''Daredevil: Unleash Hell'' as part of the Red Band line of poly bagged comics, with artist Valentina Pinti.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zalben |first=Alex |author-link=|date=January 3, 2025 |title=Marvel Preview: Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band #1 |url=https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/01/03/marvel-preview-daredevil-unleash-hell-red-band-1/ |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=Comicbookclublive |language=en}}</ref> In July, Schultz was announced as writer on Marvel's ''Laura Kinney: Sabretooth'' as part of their Age of Revelation event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Robert |author-link= |date=July 15, 2025 |title=Wolverine's Daughter Debuts New Costume, As She Totally Overhauls Her Superhero Identity |url=https://screenrant.com/wolverine-daughter-new-costume-codename-sabretooth-xmen-change/ |publisher=Screen Rant}}</ref> At the 2025 New York Comic Con X-men Panel, it was announced that Schultz would write a new ''Rogue'' miniseries launching in January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brooke|first=David |author-link=|date=October 10, 2025 |title=NYCC 2025: Marvel Comics: X-Men panel highlights |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2025/10/10/nycc-2025-marvel-comics-x-men-panel/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=aiptcomics.com |language=en}}</ref>
In early 2026, Todd McFarlane announced that Schultz would take over writing duties on ''Gunslinger Spawn'' beginning with issue #54.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arrant|first=Chris |author-link=|date=March 18, 2026 |title=Image Comics has a Spawn shake-up, as Todd McFarlane & Brett Booth leave early for a new creative team and a time jump |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-spawn-todd-mcfarlane-matthew-rosenberg-creative-change |publisher=Popverse}}</ref>
Then, Marvel announced Schultz would contribute to ''X-men: The Hellfire Murder #1'' hitting stores in July.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2026 |title='X-Men: The Hellfire Murder' Promises Secrets, Sabotage, and Death for Mutantkind's Biggest Night |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/x-men-the-hellfire-murder-variant-covers-character-designs-costumes |website=marvel.com |language=en}}</ref>
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Knight Takes Pawn" (A Wave Blue World, 2018) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20200125153726/https://www.comixology.com/Twelve-Devils-Dancing-Vol-1/digital-comic/730448 Twelve Devils Dancing]'' TPB (Action Lab Danger Zone, 2019) *''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/701065414/the-good-fight-comic-book-against-racism The Good Fight]'' "Long Overdue" (Adam Ferris Productions, 2019) *''[https://www.comixology.com/Marvel-Universe-Time-And-Again/digital-comic/729232?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9pdGVtU2xpZGVy Marvel Universe: Time and Again]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}'' TPB (Marvel, 2019) *[https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/PRG2145D ''2000 AD'' Prog 2145] "Future Shock: The Switch" (2000 AD, 2019) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210916222409/https://www.comixology.com/Bettie-Page-2019-Halloween-Special/digital-comic/798903?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9PbmVTaG90cw Bettie Page Halloween Special]'' "War of the Worlds" (Dynamite Entertainment, 2019) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20201223182711/https://m.comixology.com/Strange-Tails/digital-comic/890562 Strange Tails]'' (Vices Press, 2019) - Nominated for a 2020 Ringo Award for Best Anthology<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title=The 2020 Ringo Award Nominees Have Been Revealed|url=https://graphicpolicy.com/2020/08/26/the-2020-ringo-award-nominees-have-been-revealed/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=Graphic Policy|language=en-US}}</ref> *''[https://www.comixology.com/Forgotten-Home-Season-One-comiXology-Originals/digital-comic/808578?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9pdGVtU2xpZGVy Forgotten Home]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}'' (Vices Press, comiXology Originals, 2019) - Nominated for five 2020 Ringo Awards for Best Writer, Best Inker, Best Cover Artist, Best Letterer, and Best Series<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title=The 2020 Ringo Award Nominees Have Been Revealed|url=https://graphicpolicy.com/2020/08/26/the-2020-ringo-award-nominees-have-been-revealed/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=Graphic Policy|language=en-US}}</ref> *''[https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Spurs-Oz-Graphic-Classic/dp/1496586905 The Silver Spurs of Oz]'' (Capstone Publishing, 2020) *''[https://www.comixology.com/Aw-Yeah-Comics-14/digital-comic/890497?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz Aw Yeah Comics!]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}'' #14 "All The World's A Stage" (Aw Yeah Comics! 2020) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20201112035637/https://www.comixology.com/Maybe-Someday-Stories-of-Promise-Visions-of-Hope/digital-comic/895852 Maybe Someday]'' "Ghost in the Apartment" (A Wave Blue World 2020) - Nominated for a 2021 Ringo Award for Best Anthology *''[https://www.amazon.com/LEGACY-MANDRAKE-MAGICIAN-TP-VOL/dp/1732797692/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&qid=1622752307&refinements=p_27%3AErica+Schultz&s=books&sr=1-7 Legacy of Mandrake]'' (Red 5 Comics, Stonebot Comics, King Features, 2020) *''[https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-erica-schultz-the-deadliest-bouquet/ The Deadliest Bouquet]'' (Vices Press, 2021; Image Comics, 2022) *''[https://read.marvel.com/?linkId=145843142#/labelbook/59031 The Power of Light]'' <ref name="marvel1"/> (Marvel, 2021) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20220207170518/https://www.comixology.com/Bylines-in-Blood-1/digital-comic/981493?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Bylines In Blood]'' <ref>{{Cite web |title=MOON KNIGHT – Marvel Comics |url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR220962}}</ref> (AfterShock, 2022) - Co-writer with Van Jensen *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR220962 Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood]'' (Marvel, 2022) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN230788 X-23 DEADLY REGENESIS]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC220864 Hallows' Eve]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/108034/what_if._dark_moon_knight_2023_1 What If...? Dark: Moon Knight #1]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG230709 Hallows' Eve The Big Night #1]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT230586 Daredevil: Gang War]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/112151/marvel_zombies_black_white_blood_2023_2 Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood #2]'' (Marvel, 2023) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB240387 Rat City]'' (Image, 2024) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC230658 Women of Marvel]'' (Marvel, 2024 *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY240696 Black Widow Venomous]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN240714 Venom War Venomous]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY240711 Daredevil Woman Without Fear]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG241697 Blood Hunters]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR240829 DARTH MAUL BLACK WHITE & RED #3]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL240773 Spider-Man Black Suit & Blood #2]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/120975/phases_of_the_moon_knight_2024_1_variant/variant Phases of the Moon Knight #1]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP241043 Laura Kinney: Wolverine]'' (Marvel, 2024) *''[https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT240883 Daredevil: Unleash Hell]'' (Marvel, 2025) *''[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB250686 Web of Venomverse]'' (Marvel, 2025) *''[https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/130542/laura_kinney_sabretooth_2025_1 Laura Kinney: Sabretooth]'' (Marvel, 2025) *''[https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/132283/rogue_2026_1 Rogue (2026)]'' (Marvel, 2026) *''[https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/gunslinger-spawn-54 Gunslinger Spawn]'' (Image, 2026)
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://marvel.com/videos/watch/4751 Interview with Erica Schultz on Marvel's "The Watcher"]{{dead link|date=May 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} *San Diego Comic-Con 2014 [https://web.archive.org/web/20140911000241/http://marvel.com/news/comics/23176/listen_to_the_women_of_marvel_at_san_diego_comic-con Women of Marvel panel] podcast. *[http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/1264?articleID=160800 PREVIEWSworld "Women In Comics" month interview from March 2015] *[http://www.comicosity.com/7-reasons-we-need-more-hawkgirl-by-erica-schultz-and-sonny-liew/ 7 Reasons We Need More HAWKGIRL by Erica Schultz and Sonny Liew] *[http://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-22-the-women-of-marvel-return-to-the-big-apple-with-new-titles/ NYCC ’22: The WOMEN OF MARVEL return to the Big Apple with new titles!]
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