As a screenwriter, my core beliefs reflect through my writing. I use time travel to explore family connection, highlight dialectical thinking, and convey comedy through grotesque pain and language. I'm drawn to character studies and high concepts that enable distinct, original storytelling.

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Who I am

  • Influences: I grew up inspired by George Lucas and John Cassavetes in which encouraged me to believe that untraditional stories have a place to offer escapism and meaning. Along with James Burrows sitcoms which taught me the basics to half-hour situation comedies.

  • Education & Location: I attended the School of Visual Arts for Screenwriting. I am located in New York and currently seeking work.

  • Core Writing Philosophy: Use time travel to explore family connection, highlight dialectical thinking, and convey comedy through grotesque pain and language.

  • Current Project: My current focus is "Time Traveling Bear," a sci-fi comic book series illustrated by Michael DeCarlo (known for his work on Batman: Death In The Family and Crisis on Infinite Earths). Set in an animated world exploring temporal displacement and family separation during a war for time travel, the series examines mental illness as a consequence of this tragedy.

  • Portfolio & Philosophy: I'm building a diverse portfolio spanning dark comedies, indie dramas, pilots, and character studies. I believe the best stories emerge when you understand both the art and the business—knowing what makes something resonate commercially without sacrificing authenticity or depth.

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My Portfolio (Request Access)

  • Students standing outside Lincoln High School while a tow truck unloads a red car with the number 69, and a man in a suit kneels on the ground looking relieved.

    High School Never Ends

    In 2017, a clueless principal forms a student task force to fix the school’s debt, only making it worse. A former student, now a teacher, retells these stories to his class. 

  • A black-and-white photo showing a young woman with short hair standing amidst a crowd of blurred people in motion.

    Make Up and Disposal

    A makeup artist infiltrates a criminal art gallery under false pretenses and a fabricated romance to investigate her father's murder, only to discover the gallery's enigmatic owner orchestrated his death.

  • Cover illustration of a comic book titled 'Time Traveling Bear' by Gordon, Decarlo, Milliclay, Ponce. The scene shows anthropomorphic bears in a chaotic setting, with a large bear in a blue blazer walking confidently, a female bear in a floral dress and pearl necklace, and a young bear in overalls. There are also human characters including a soldier on a watchtower, and other humans in distress amidst fires, lightning, and chaos, implying a time travel or adventure theme.

    Time Traveling Bear: The Animated Series

    A rebel teenager separates from her brother since a time portal lands them in a dystopian world with persecuted human bears. She teams with a bear scientist to rescue their families while saving time itself.

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Stylized text 'Time Traveling Bear' in green and purple with a 3D effect.

A Time Traveling Bear escapes from his time machine being used for experimentation at the cost of him and his family. He later comes across unforeseeable conflict changing his world forever.

Created and Written by Alexander Gordon. Pencilled and Inked by Michael DeCarlo Cover Colors by Marcello Milliclay. Letters, Inks and Logo Design by Mike Ponce.

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Alexander Gordon’s Substack

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Animation Reviews, from short films to independant, mainstream film and TV.

On Journaling, a written interview series featuring artists takes on their journaling passions.

One-Shot Comics in the sci-fi realm with emotional, depth and short form character exploration

“The Bat-Mug” newsletter with weekly comic book industry insider news and updates for fans and creators alike.

Undervalued IP: A series diving into intellectual properties that lack attention and could be instrumental if used in the entertainment industry.

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In regards to Alexander Gordon:

I have known Alex for at least two years. In that time, he has impressed me as very hard-working, eager to learn, creative and insightful. He is mature beyond his years.

Alex is very responsible and quickly responsive when asked to do anything. He would be an excellent addition to any group or working staff.

Mike DeCarlo. (Batman: Death In The Family, Crisis On Infinite Earths, The Simpsons)

A man with glasses and a beard taking a selfie in front of a wall of comic book covers, including Batman, Superman, Goosebumps, and others, with text 'Mike Decarlo' at the bottom.