Joshua Ortega

Joshua Ortega, born in 1974, is an American author and journalist who made his mark in comics primarily as a writer for licensed and fantasy properties. He entered the industry in 2005, working steadily through 2013 on over forty issues. Ortega is best known for his work on *Gears of War*, *Queen Sonja*, and *The Necromancer*, as well as adaptations of *Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer* and *The Other Dead*. He also wrote for major franchises including *Star Wars*, *Spider-Man*, *Batman*, and *Star Trek*, and contributed to *The Escapist*. His writing style often balances action with character-driven storytelling, suited to the epic scope of his projects. Ortega’s career reflects a versatility in handling both original creations and established universes, collaborating with various artists and publishers. Beyond comics, he is recognized for his novel *Frequencies*. His later life and legacy are defined by his contributions to genre fiction and his ability to translate video game and pulp narratives into comic form.