Howard Mackie is an American comic book writer and editor best known for his work in the 1990s with Marvel Comics. Born on January 22, 1958, Mackie initially started out in the industry as an editor but quickly transitioned into writing. He gained prominence for his work on various Spider-Man titles during a key event in the character's history known as "The Clone Saga," and for co-creating the character Danny Ketch, also known as the second Ghost Rider, whose series he wrote for several years. Mackie has worked on a number of other series and characters, including X-Men, Iron Man, and Wolverine, and has been involved in several notable storylines that have left a significant impact on the Marvel universe. His style combines traditional superhero narratives with personal drama and action-packed storytelling.