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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - Comic Book Historians Presents...: Howard Chaykin, Dark Prince of Comics (CBH Biographical 'Zines)

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Book Synopsis: Celebrate illustrator-writer Howard Chaykin’s life and works through a career spanning zine that encompasses his life, controversies, and biographical interview that starts with his birth in 1950 through his childhood reading comic books and watching films during the 1960s, his training under Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Neal Adams in the late 1960s through the early 1970s, his early work at Marvel including drawing the first Star Wars comics, DC, Atlas/Seaboard, Byron Preiss, Heavy Metal, and on into American Flagg! for First Comics, as well as his work on The Shadow: Blood and Judgment, Time (Squared), Blackhawk: Blood and Iron, Black Kiss, Cyberella with Don Cameron, his television career including the 1990s TV show The Flash, The Legend with Russ Heath, Hawkgirl with Walt Simonson, his more recent Marvel career in 2012, Black Kiss II, the controversy surrounding the Divided States of Hysteria, and finally his ode to comic history Hey Kids! Comics! Read more

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Step into the fascinating world of Howard Chaykin, the Dark Prince of Comics, with Comic Book Historians Presents...: Howard Chaykin, Dark Prince of Comics (CBH Biographical 'Zines). This immersive book takes you on a journey through Chaykin's extraordinary career, delving deep into his life, controversies, and achievements.

From his early days of devouring comic books and immersing himself in the world of films during the vibrant 1960s, to his training under legendary artists such as Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Neal Adams, this biographical 'zine provides a comprehensive account of Chaykin's formative years.

Experience the excitement of Chaykin's groundbreaking work at Marvel, where he left an indelible mark by drawing the first-ever Star Wars comics. Discover his contributions to DC, Atlas/Seaboard, Byron Preiss, and his iconic series American Flagg! for First Comics.

Delve into the depths of Chaykin's imagination with his masterpieces like The Shadow: Blood and Judgment, Time (Squared), Blackhawk: Blood and Iron, Black Kiss, Cyberella, and many more. Explore his captivating television career, including his involvement in the popular 1990s TV show The Flash.

What sets this 'zine apart is its coverage of Chaykin's contemporary works. From his mesmerizing Marvel run in 2012 to his controversial but thought-provoking works like Black Kiss II and the Divided States of Hysteria, this book keeps you up to date with his latest creations.

Finally, Chaykin's ode to comic history, Hey Kids! Comics!, brings us full circle, reminding us of the profound impact comics have had on our culture. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the world of Howard Chaykin, the visionary genius who has shaped the comic book industry for decades!

Discover Howard Chaykin's captivating journey now!

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