Name: The Human Target 2
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Author: Greg Smallwood
ISBN: 9781779520210

Type

Physical Book

Author

Tom King

Illustrated by

Greg Smallwood

Publisher

DC Comics

Language

English

Pages

232

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

26.4 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.50 kg.

ISBN13

9781779520210

Synopsis "The Human Target 2 "

Christopher Chance has 12 days to solve his own murder! Superstar writer Tom King and acclaimed artist Greg Smallwood continue the noir examination of a classic DC character! 2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Limited Series2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Writer, Tom King2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Penciller/Inker, Greg Smallwood Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target--a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who poisoned him. After discovering clues, the death of a Green Lantern and a torrid romance with Tora Olafsdottir, a.k.a. Ice, DC's top bodyguard may meet his match when Beatriz da Costa, otherwise known as Fire, steps into his life. Only time will tell what secrets this flaming femme fatale might hold, and just how badly The Human Target might get burned. Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood!

Tom King

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Tom King (California, 1978) is an American comic book writer known for his wit and thematic depth. Former agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he has particularly excelled in the superhero genre with works for DC Comics like Batman, Mister Miracle, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, as well as the acclaimed series The Vision for Marvel. Among his awards, the Eisner Award for Best Writer (2018) stands out, establishing him as one of the most influential voices in current graphic narrative.

Tom King is recognized for his ability to explore the emotional and ethical dimensions of his characters, building stories that go beyond the traditional superhero genre to touch on universal themes of identity, trauma, and redemption.

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Greg Smallwood

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Greg Smallwood es un ilustrador y dibujante estadounidense cuyo trabajo ha dejado huella en la industria del cómic y la narrativa visual contemporánea. Licenciado en arte, Smallwood se ha especializado en estilos expresivos y atmosféricos, combinando una paleta sofisticada con composiciones que realzan la psicología de sus personajes. Su carrera se ha consolidado tanto en trabajos propios como en colaboraciones con guionistas de renombre, aportando un sello visual distintivo que equilibra realismo y mundo onírico, tensión y delicadeza.

Entre sus trabajos más destacados figura su labor artística en Caballero Luna, una reinterpretación moderna del personaje que explora los límites entre la identidad, la mente y el mito, empujando al lector a experimentar el relato más allá de lo literal. Además de este título, Smallwood ha trabajado en proyectos como The Field y Prophet, donde su sensibilidad para texturas, siluetas y narración gráfica ha sido fundamental para crear atmósferas densas y memorables. Su enfoque reflexivo y su capacidad para capturar estados emocionales complejos lo han posicionado como una voz significativa dentro del arte secuencial actual.

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