About the Book
The subject of Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture is a fascinating one to explore as we move through 100 plus years of Pop Culture history, and actually celebrate the 100th year of the first Monthly comic book. This book features stories where Washington is a key character in modern times and comic book universes, co-starring with such heroes as Superman, Captain America, and many other super icons. An inviting look at comic book history through the art of some of the outstanding master of the craft.
About the Author
Renee Witterstaetter is a writer, editor, color artist, agent and publisher with work ranging from novels to comic books to movie tie-ins. In addition to her other endeavors, Renee is a member of the Museum and Art Committee at Fraunces Tavern Museum in lower New York, owned and operated by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York.
As an exhibition curator her most recent installation, Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture, has run for almost three years at Fraunces Tavern Museum, ending early 2025. Her current book Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture, presents this successful show in book form. A perfect companion as we await the exhibitions TBD next home.
As an editor at DC Comics Marvel Comics and Topps Comics, her other work spans such pop culture iconic titles as Superman, Thanos Quest, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, Xena, X-Files, Conan, She-Hulk, and Jurassic Park, with many of her projects and storylines being made into movies and television shows. As a film professional, she has also worked on such movies as Red Dragon and Rush Hour 2, while also behind the scenes, racking up credits on dozens of music videos and commercials for artists as diverse as Madonna, Seal and Usher.
Her other books as a writer include: Dying for Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan, Nick Cardy: The Artist at War, Excess: The Art of Michael Golden, Nick Cardy: Wit-Lash, Art of the Barbarian, and her children's book Kerry and the Scary Things.
Renee has curated gallery shows worldwide in places such as Spain, China, Russia and of course the United States. She has lectured on the entertainment industry in China, Spain, Norway, and numerous other countries, and of course in almost every state in the United States! As an agent for talent, she is also the owner of Eva Ink Artist Group and Pros & Cons Celebrity Booking. (prosandconsbooking.com)
Her most recent project is the short film, "It Happened Here," which she both wrote and produced, about the rich history of Fraunces Tavern, its owner Samuel Fraunces, George Washington and their unique-- revolutionary-- friendship.
For more information on Renee Witterstaetter and her work, visit evainkartists.com