Molly Tanzer

Molly Tanzer was born on October 29, 1981, in the United States. She is a writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, known for genre-blending stories that feature strong female protagonists, nuanced characterization, and realistic relationships. Her work in prose earned her the Colorado Book Award for historical fiction, along with nominations for the Locus Award, British Fantasy Award, and Wonderland Book Award. In comics, she has been credited as a writer on 14 issues from 2019 to 2026. Her most prominent comic work includes *Mysterious Disappearances*, *Spider-Man: Octo-Girl*, and *Spider-Man: Fake Red*, as well as contributions to special editions like *Halloween Comic Fest 2019 Edition* and *Pokémon Journeys Free Comic Book Day 2022 Edition*. Tanzer’s writing in comics continues to reflect her literary strengths—blending genres with emotional depth—and she remains active in both prose and sequential art, building a reputation for thoughtful, character-driven storytelling across media.