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Chip Zdarsky became well-known as the artist of the award-winning Sex Criminals and the writer of Kaptara, both from Image Comics. Howard the Duck was his first Marvel series, soon followed by books including Marvel 2-in-One and Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man. Now one of the leading writers in comics, Zdarsky has wowed readers with his Daredevil run; limited series such as X-Men/Fantastic Four, Spider-Man: Life Story and Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow; and creative covers including his “How to Draw” variants.

Artist, designer and cartoonist Mike Hawthorne has worked for Marvel Comics, DC/Vertigo, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Image, Oni Press, Fox Films, Universal Studios and other clients during his career, earning nominations for Eisner and Harvey awards along the way. Hawthorne’s artwork was a regular feature during Gerry Duggan’s Deadpool run.

Marco Checchetto’s early contributions to revivals of Marvel Comics Presents and Squadron Supreme revealed him as one of the industry’s top new talents. Checchetto has made his mark on both the Marvel Universe — with runs on Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil and Punisher — and a galaxy far far away with Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin and the post-Return of the Jedi thriller Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens — Shattered Empire.

Stefano Landini was born in Sassuolo, Italy, in 1977 and began his career as a graphic and fashion designer. He has been a professional cartoonist for over ten years, turning his passion into a job. Landini has worked for both Marvel and DC Comics on titles such as Fear Itself, House of Mystery and Black Hand. He has been a finisher for penciler Giuseppe Camuncoli on Heralds of Galactus, Jonah Hex, Hellblazer and 52. Landini’s collaboration with Camuncoli continued on Maori for Ankama and Pontiac for Mu Wing.