Name: Kill a Man
Price: 19.18 EUR
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Author: Steve Orlando
ISBN: 9781949028478

Type

Physical Book

Author

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Steve Orlando

Illustrated by

Mike Marts

Publisher

Aftershock Comics

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

128

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.7 x 16.5 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.27 kg.

ISBN13

9781949028478

Edition No.

Synopsis "Kill a Man"

A brand new original graphic novel from writers Steve Orlando and Phillip Kennedy Johnson featuring art by Alec Morgan and lettering by Jim Campbell. In the early days of Mixed Martial Arts, kickboxer icon DJ Bellyi is beaten to death in the ring after yelling a homosexual slur at an opponent, while his young son James watches in horror from the stands. Sixteen years later, young James Bellyi has become an MMA star in his own right, with top-tier endorsements and an imminent title shot. But when James is outed as gay by an opponent in a press conference, he loses everything: his title shot, his fans, his team, even his family. To fight his way back, he turns to the only one left in the world willing to train him: Xavier Mayne, the man who killed his father. Says Johnson: "We're living in an important and dynamic time in American History, when we have the power and responsibility to decide what kind of nation the United States is going to be going forward. Telling a story with such an unlikely crossover -- male queer culture and MMA culture -- is Steve's, Alec's and my way of making that decision for ourselves."

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

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Phillip Kennedy Johnson is an American comic book writer, known for his work in the superhero genre. Among his most notable works is his stint on Superman: Action Comics, especially the Warworld saga, published between 2021 and 2022, which has been acclaimed for its epic narrative and character development. He has also worked on titles such as Alien (2021), The Last God (2019), and The Incredible Hulk (2023), showcasing his versatility across different universes and themes.

Johnson is also a professional musician and has served in the military, experiences that have influenced his narrative approach. His ability to blend intense action with deep explorations of morality and identity has made him an influential figure in the contemporary comic book industry.

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Steve Orlando

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Steve Orlando es un escritor de cómics estadounidense nacido el 14 de agosto de 1985 en Syracuse, Nueva York. Desde joven, mostró un interés profundo por la escritura y el arte, participando en convenciones y buscando oportunidades en la industria del cómic. Estudió en el Hamilton College, donde se especializó en estudios rusos y escritura creativa. Durante su tiempo en la universidad, trabajó en su primer proyecto de cómic largo, Undertow, que fue publicado en 2014.

A lo largo de su carrera, Orlando ha trabajado para diversas editoriales importantes, incluyendo DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, AfterShock y Dynamite Entertainment. Es especialmente conocido por su trabajo en títulos como Midnighter, Wonder Woman, Batman/The Shadow y Scarlet Witch. Su enfoque en personajes LGBTQ+ ha sido aclamado, y su serie Midnighter recibió nominaciones a los premios GLAAD Media Awards.

Además de su trabajo en cómics, Orlando ha incursionado en otros medios. Ha escrito para revistas como National Geographic y Hello Mr., y participó en la cuarta temporada de la serie animada Ben 10. En 2021, asumió un papel destacado en la revista Heavy Metal, colaborando con los Boulet Brothers en una edición especial.

Actualmente, Orlando reside en el área de Boston y continúa siendo una figura influyente en la industria del cómic, reconocido por su dedicación a la representación y su narrativa innovadora.

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