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Carmine Di Giandomenico Author & Illustrator

Philip Kennedy Johnson is an Eisner-nominated comic book writer known for his work on Superman, Action Comics, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and Batman and Robin. A U.S. Army Master Sergeant and professional musician, Johnson brings emotional depth and mythic scale to his storytelling across DC, Marvel, and other major publishers. Carmine Di Giandomenico is a renowned Italian comic book artist from Teramo, Italy, known for his dynamic storytelling and expressive linework. He has illustrated major titles for Marvel and DC, including The Flash, Spider-Man: Noir, and Batman: The Knight. Di Giandomenico s work blends cinematic flair with emotional intensity, and he has also contributed storyboards for filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Tsui Hark. His bold visual style has made him a standout voice in European and American comics. Javier Fernandez is a Spanish comic book artist based in Granada, celebrated for his sleek, kinetic style and atmospheric storytelling. He has worked extensively with DC Comics on titles such as Nightwing, Batman, Detective Comics, and Justice League, and is currently the lead artist on King Spawn for Image Comics. Fernandez s art is known for its expressive character work and dynamic action, making him a favorite among fans of modern superhero comics.