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The latest entry in TwoMorrows' Modern Masters series of book-length interviews of contemporary comic-book artists--previous volumes
George Perez (2003) and
Bruce Timm [BKL O 15 04] have covered fan favorites--focuses on a less-heralded, equally talented figure. Nowlan has contributed steadily to comics since the early 1980s, and his illustration skills put most of his peers to shame. Yet he has never received the recognition he deserves, perhaps because, though he has drawn some of the most popular superheroes, including Superman and Batman, he hasn't been associated with a particular character but has spent most of his career on short-term projects for various publishers. Fortunately, his star ascended a few years ago when he got the plum assignment to collaborate with superstar writer Alan Moore on the adventures of Jack B. Quick, a small-town juvenile genius surrounded by lumpish dolts; Nowlan considers this the high point of his career, and it's covered at length here. The artwork on every page amply confirms that Nowlan richly deserves this tribute.
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Product Description
The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today's top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist-even writer-he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin's work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters' rich histories. His humorous "Jack B. Quick" feature - co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore - not only allowed him to explore his Mid-Western roots, but also won him an Eisner Award along the way. This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces.