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Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke was an Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and animator. After spending several years as a magazine art director and graphic designer, Cooke switched careers and began working in animation, where he contributed to such shows as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Men in Black: The Series. DC Comics then approached Cooke to write and illustrate Batman: Ego, which Cooke had pitched unsuccessfully several years earlier. The critical success of the title led to the relaunch of the Catwoman series with writer Ed Brubaker. Cooke then spent several years writing and drawing the ambitious epic The New Frontier. He was also the writer/artist of Before Watchmen: Minutemen and co-writer of Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre.

Books

DC Comics: Where To Start Reading

Welcome to the DC Universe! It’s a vast and fantastical place. There are wonders, caped crusaders, and supermen. It’s filled with titans and task forces, secret organizations and dark forces. From hellblazers to endless beacons of justice and dreams, there’s something for everyone. And don’t worry, there’s always someone to watch over your journey here.

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