<p>Kelly Sue DeConnick is an American comic book writer best known for surprise hits like Carol Danvers' rebranding as <em>Captain Marvel</em> and the Eisner–nominated mythological western, <em>Pretty Deadly</em>, co–created with artist Emma Ríos. The sci–fi kidney–punch called <em>Bitch Planet</em>, co–created with Valentine De Landro, launched to rave reviews in December 2014 and has since been nominated for an Eisner. She currently writes <em>Aquaman</em> for DC as well as develops television for Legendary TV with her husband and partner, Matt Fraction, as Milkfed Criminal Masterminds.</p>