Name: Sidekick, Volume 2
Price: 38.92 NZD
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Author: Tom Mandrake
ISBN: 9781632150264

Type

Physical Book

Author

J. Michael Straczynski

Por… (Artista)

Tom Mandrake

Publisher

Image Comics

Language

English

Pages

160

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.7 x 16.8 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781632150264

Synopsis "Sidekick, Volume 2"

Barry Chase has turned his back on his old life, going from superhero sidekick to a killer and potentially one of the most dangerous figures in the country. As a good guy, he sucked...but in turning to the dark side, has he finally found his true place in the world with the villainess Julia Moonglow at his side? And when he finds his former mentor the Red Cowl, vengeance will take on a new and horrifying face! Collects Sidekick #7-12.

J. Michael Straczynski

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J. Michael Straczynski (born in 1954) is an American writer, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in comics, television, and film. In the comic world, he stood out for his period in The Amazing Spider-Man (2001-2007), where he introduced innovative plots and explored deeper facets of the character. He has also worked on titles such as Thor (2007) and Superman: Earth One (2010), consolidating his influence in the superhero genre.

In addition to his success in comics, Straczynski is the creator of the science fiction series Babylon 5 (1993-1998) and has worked on movie scripts like Changeling (2008). His versatility and narrative talent have made him a key figure in contemporary pop culture.

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Tom Mandrake

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Tom Mandrake es un dibujante de cómics estadounidense con una carrera que abarca más de cuatro décadas, reconocido por su estilo oscuro, atmosférico y expresivo, especialmente efectivo en historias de terror, misterio y superhéroes sobrenaturales. Su trabajo es especialmente conocido por la forma en que emplea el claroscuro, la narrativa visual intensa y una estética que combina lo clásico con lo inquietante.

Mandrake comenzó su carrera profesional en los años 80 y ha trabajado extensamente con editoriales como DC Comics, Marvel, y Dark Horse. Uno de sus trabajos más celebrados es su colaboración con el guionista John Ostrander, con quien formó una sólida sociedad creativa. Juntos realizaron etapas emblemáticas en títulos como The Spectre (donde su arte sombrío y espiritual encajó perfectamente con el tono de la serie), Martian Manhunter, y Firestorm.

En Marvel, ha trabajado en personajes como The Punisher y Moon Knight, aportando siempre un enfoque visual dramático y emocionalmente cargado.

Además de su trabajo como dibujante, Mandrake ha incursionado en la escritura y sigue activo en proyectos independientes y colaborativos. Su estilo ha influenciado a generaciones de artistas que buscan combinar narrativa gráfica con atmósferas densas y expresividad emocional.

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