Steve MacManus (sometimes credited as Ian Rogan; born 1953) is a British comic writer and editor, particularly known for his work at 2000 AD.
While working on Battle he also freelanced on Action,[2] appearing as the title's mascot "Action Man",[3] who performed and wrote up stunts and activities such as exploring London's sewers[4] or flying a hot air balloon,[5] as well as writing "The Running Man",[6] "Sport's Not For Losers",[7] and episodes of "Dredger".
In the following year he became managing editor of the 2000 AD Group, during which time he launched Crisis, a politically aware comic which introduced Garth Ennis, John Smith, Sean Phillips and Duncan Fegredo, among others.
After IPC's comics division became Fleetway, he quit Crisis after 50 issues following problems with censorship under new owner Robert Maxwell.
In 1995 he became Managing Editor of the Pre-School Group of Fleetway's new owners Egmont, editing Sonic the Comic and overseeing titles such as Toxic and Ben 10.