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    Mike Pellowski

    Person » Mike Pellowski is credited in 788 issues.

    Michael Joseph Pellowski is a writer who began his comics career in the 1970s. Prior to comics Pellowski was a professional football player with the New England Patriots, from 1971-1973. Pellowski has also worked as a teacher, in the subjects of art, heatlh, and philosopy.

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    Mike Pellowski appears in 788 issues
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    Mike Pellowski has used several pseudonyms over the years, they are:  Dick Walker, Richard Smithson, Charles Bracken, Anthony Ventura, Rod Alexander, Melanie Martin, Liz Matthews, Morgan Matthews, Ski Michaels, Bart Rockwell and Michael Morgan Pellowski, listed below are his published work. 
     
    Nonfiction; For Children        

    • The Great Sports Question and Answer Book, Waldman Publishing (New York, NY), 1979.
    • A Child's Book of the Bible, Playmore (New York, NY), 1980.
    • Jokes: Hours of Laughs, Playmore (New York, NY), 1980.
    • Great Baseball Quiz Book, Moby Books (New York, NY), 1982.
    • Great Football Quiz Book, Moby Books (New York, NY), 1982.
    • Amazing but True Sports Stories, Moby Books (New York, NY), 1982.
    • Fire Fighter ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series), Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Forest Ranger ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series), illustrated by George Ulrich, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Police Officer ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series), illustrated by Mena Dolobowsky, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Dick Walker) Baseball: Play Like a Pro, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Dick Walker) Softball: A Step-by-Step Guide, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Richard Smithsen) Freshwater Fishing: A Step-by-Step Guide, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Charles Bracken) Tennis: Play Like a Pro, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Charles Bracken) Volleyball: A Step-by-Step Guide, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Anthony Ventura) Soccer: Play Like a Pro, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • (Under pseudonym Rod Alexander) BMX Racing: A Step-by-Step Guide, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • 102 School Jokes, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Wild & Wacky Jokes, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Cat & Dog Jokes, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Wacky Monster Jokes, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • Not-So-Great Moments in Sports, illustrated by Myron Miller, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1994.
    • Wackiest Jokes in the World, illustrated by Sanford Hoffman, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1994.
    • Joke & Riddle Bonanza, illustrated by Sanford Hoffman, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1995.
    • The Funny Side of Sports, illustrated by Stanford Hoffmann, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1996.
    • Quiz Master Football, illustrated by Tim Davis, Pages Publishing Group (St. Petersburg, FL), 1997.
    • Baseball's Funniest People, illustrated by Stanford Hoffmann, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1997.
    • Football's Wackiest Moments, illustrated by Stanford Hoffmann, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1998.
    • (With Anne Kostick and Charles Foxgrover) 3650 Jokes, Puns, and Riddles, edited by Michael Driscoll, Black Dog & Leventhal (New York, NY), 1998.
    • Totally Loony Jokes and Riddles, illustrated by Sanford Hoffman, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1999.
    • Amphetamine Drug Dangers, Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2000.
    • Monster Jokes, illustrated by Jeff Sinclair, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 2001.
    • The O. J. Simpson Murder Trial ("Headline Court Case" series), Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2001.
    • Super Sports Star Latrell Sprewell, Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2002.
    • The Terrorist Trial of the 1993 Bombing of the World Trade Center ("Headline Court Case" series), Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2003.
    • The Chicago "Black Sox" Baseball Scandal ("Headline Court Case" series), Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2003.
    • The Charles Manson Murder Trial ("Headline Court Case" series), Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2004.
    • (With Dom Forker and Wayne Stewart) Baffling Baseball Trivia, Main Street (New York, NY), 2004.
    • Super Sports Star Mike Piazza, Enslow Publishers (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 2004.

     
    Fiction; For Children

    • Clara Joins the Circus, illustrated by True Kelley, Parents Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1981.
    • Double Trouble, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1986.
    • Ghost Toasties, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1986.
    • Where's Teddy?, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1986.
    • Maxwell Finds a Friend, illustrated by Anne Kennedy, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Benny's Bad Day, illustrated by Doug Cushman, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Who Can't Follow an Ant?, illustrated by Susan Swan, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Magic Broom, illustrated by Kathi Garry-McCord, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • The Messy Monster, illustrated by Diane Paterson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • The Duck Who Loved Puddles, illustrated by Diane Paterson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Moosey Saves Money, illustrated by Paul Harvey, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Teddy on Time, illustrated by Len Epstein, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Copycat Dog, illustrated by Anne Kennedy, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • No Fleas, Please!, illustrated by John Jones, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Photon-Attack of the Tunnel-Dwellers, Putnam, 1987.
    • Birthday Bear and the Runaway Skateboard, illustrated by Don Robison, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1987.
    • Ghost Bumps, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1987.
    • The Puppy Who Wanted a Playmate, illustrated by Bill Robison, Willowisp Press (Worthington, OH), 1987.
    • Ghost in the Library, illustrated by Robert Durham, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Mixed-up Magic, illustrated by Doug Cushman, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Professor Possum's Great Adventure, illustrated by Julie Durrell, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • (Under pseudonym Melanie Martin) Itsy-Bitsy Giant, illustrated by Doug Cushman, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • (Under pseudonym Melanie Martin) Madison Moves to the Country, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • (Under pseudonym Melanie Martin) Morris, the Millionaire Mouse, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Triple Trouble, illustrated by Mel Crawford, Willowisp Press (St. Petersburg, FL), 1995.

     
    Under Pseudonym Liz Matthews

    • Teeny Witch and Christmas Magic, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch and the Great Halloween Ride, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch and the Perfect Valentine, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch and the Terrible Twins, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch and the Tricky Easter Bunny, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch Goes on Vacation, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch Goes to School, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.
    • Teeny Witch Goes to the Library, illustrated by Carolyn Loh, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1991.

     
    Under Pseudonym Morgan Matthews

    • Brave Sir Laughalot, illustrated by Mary Alice Baer, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Fish for Supper, illustrated by Susan Miller, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Icky, Sticky Gloop, illustrated by Yvonne Victor, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Silly Sidney, illustrated by Richard Max Kolding, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Squeaky Shoes, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Tricky Alex, illustrated by Ben Mahan, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Which Way, Hugo? illustrated by Susan Miller, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Whoo's Too Tired? illustrated by Richard Max Kolding, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • The Big Race, illustrated by S. D. Schindler, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Chuck, the Unlucky Duck, illustrated by Paul Harvey, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Houdini, the Vanishing Hare, illustrated by Dana Gustafson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1989.
    • Farmer ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series) illustrated by Anne Kennedy, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • Postal Worker ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series), illustrated by Anne Kennedy, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • Railroad Worker ("What's It Like to Be a ..." series), illustrated by Anne Kennedy, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1990.
    • 102 Goofy Jokes, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Out-of-this-World Jokes, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 School Cafeteria Jokes, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.

     
    Under Pseudonym Ski Michaels

    • The Baseball Bat, illustrated by George Guzzi, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • The Big Surprise, illustrated by Diane Paterson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Felix, the Funny Fox, illustrated by Ben Mahan, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Fun in the Sun, illustrated by Diane Paterson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Mystery of the Missing Fuzzy, illustrated by Dick Smolinski, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Mystery of the Windy Meadow, illustrated by Allen Atkinson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Something New to Do, illustrated by Jan Palmer, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • Wake Up, Sam! illustrated by Diane Paterson, Troll (Mahwah, NJ), 1986.
    • 102 Animal Jokes, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Creepy, Crawly Bug Jokes, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.
    • 102 Haunted House Jokes, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1992.

     
    Under Pseudonym Bart Rockwell

    • World's Strangest Baseball Stories, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1993.
    • World's Strangest Basketball Stories, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1993.
    • World's Strangest Football Stories, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1993.
    • World's Strangest Hockey Stories, Watermill Press (Mahwah, NJ), 1993.

     
    "Riverdale High" Series

    • The Trouble with Candy, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1991.
    • Bad News Boyfriend, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1991.
    • One Last Date with Archie, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1991.
    • It's First Love, Jughead Jones, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1991.
    • The Big Breakup, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.
    • Rich Girls Don't Have to Worry, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.
    • Class Clown, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.
    • My Father, the Enemy, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.
    • Is That Arabella?, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.
    • Good-bye Millions, Hyperion (New York, NY), 1992.

     
    Under Name Michael Morgan Pellowski

    • The Art of Making Comic Books, illustrated by Howard Bender, Lerner (Minneapolis, MN), 1995.
    • The Funny Side of Sports, Sterling Publishing (New York, NY), 1996.
    • Hey Sports Fans!: Over 150 Silly Sports Jokes and Riddles, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1996.
    • Silly Superhero Jokes & Riddles, Bantam (New York, NY), 1996.

     
    Book Adaptations

    • Howard the Duck: The Movie Storybook, Putnam (New York, NY), 1986.
    • Silverhawks: The Menace of Moon Star, Putnam (New York, NY), 1987.
    • Silverhawks: The Planet-Eater, Putnam (New York, NY), 1987.
    • Silverhawks: The Sun Bandits, Putnam (New York, NY), 1987.
    • Silverhawks: The Terror of the Time-Stopper, Putnam (New York, NY), 1987.
    • Also author of Silly Sidney and My Sister the Mess-up, Willowisp (Worthington, OH), and That's So Funny I Fell Off My Dinosaur Laughing. Author of comedy scripts for stand-up comedians.    
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