Edvin Biukovic
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Edvin Biuković was a Croatia
n comics
artist. He made his debut in 1987 with the strip Dokaz. He spent several more years working on comic projects in Croatia.
His big break came in 1993 when Dark Horse
published Devils and Deaths, his collaboration with writer Darko Macan
, in Grendel Tales. The pair were subsequently asked back to do a four-issue sequel, Devil's Choices. He was awarded the Russ Manning Best Newcomer Award in 1995.
Prior to his death, he illustrated Peter Milligan
's 1999 revival
of Len Wein
's creation, Human Target
.
In December 1999, he died suddenly of a brain tumor in his hometown Zagreb, a short two weeks after it was initially diagnosed. He was only thirty years old.
He has influenced many people, including singer for My Chemical Romance
and comic book writer Gerard Way
, whose series is entitled 'The Umbrella Academy
'.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n comics
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
artist. He made his debut in 1987 with the strip Dokaz. He spent several more years working on comic projects in Croatia.
His big break came in 1993 when Dark Horse
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
published Devils and Deaths, his collaboration with writer Darko Macan
Darko Macan
Darko Macan is a Croatian author and illustrator who has created and collaborated on comics, essays and science fiction and fantasy...
, in Grendel Tales. The pair were subsequently asked back to do a four-issue sequel, Devil's Choices. He was awarded the Russ Manning Best Newcomer Award in 1995.
Prior to his death, he illustrated Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan born in London, a British writer, best known for his comic book, film and television work.-Early career:Milligan started his comic career with short stories for 2000 AD in the early 1980s. By 1986, Milligan had his first ongoing strip in 2000AD called Bad Company, with artists Brett...
's 1999 revival
Human Target (Vertigo)
Human Target is an espionage-related comic series written by Peter Milligan and published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. The series was based on the Human Target character created in 1972 by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino...
of Len Wein
Len Wein
Len Wein is an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men...
's creation, Human Target
Human Target
The Human Target is the name of two fictional comic book characters that have appeared in books published by DC Comics. The first is Fred Venable, who appears in Detective Comics #201 , by Edmond Hamilton and Sheldon Moldoff....
.
In December 1999, he died suddenly of a brain tumor in his hometown Zagreb, a short two weeks after it was initially diagnosed. He was only thirty years old.
He has influenced many people, including singer for My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
and comic book writer Gerard Way
Gerard Way
Gerard Arthur Way is an American musician and comic book writer who has served as lead vocalist and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001...
, whose series is entitled 'The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy is a comic book written by Gerard Way with art by Gabriel Bá, cover art by James Jean, colors by Dave Stewart and letters by Blambot's Nate Piekos. The six-issue limited series was released by Dark Horse Comics, the first issue making its premiere on September 19, 2007. It won...
'.
Comics
- Citati (with Darko MacanDarko MacanDarko Macan is a Croatian author and illustrator who has created and collaborated on comics, essays and science fiction and fantasy...
, Stripagent, 1993) - Grendel Tales: Devils and Deaths (with Darko MacanDarko MacanDarko Macan is a Croatian author and illustrator who has created and collaborated on comics, essays and science fiction and fantasy...
, Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, 1996) - Star Wars: X-Wing: The Phantom AffairX-wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom AffairX-wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair is a four-part story arc in the X-wing: Rogue Squadron series of comic books written by Michael Stackpole & Darko Macan. The first issue was published on 1 February 1996 by Dark Horse Comics...
(with Michael Stackpole and Darko MacanDarko MacanDarko Macan is a Croatian author and illustrator who has created and collaborated on comics, essays and science fiction and fantasy...
, Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, 1997) - Star Wars: The Last Command (Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, 1999) - The Human Target (Vertigo/DC Comics, 1999)
- Negative BurnNegative BurnNegative Burn is a black-and-white anthology comic book published beginning in 1993 by Caliber Press, and subsequently by Image Comics and Desperado Publishing...
(Caliber ComicsCaliber ComicsCaliber Comics or Caliber Press was an American comic book publisher founded in 1989 by Gary Reed. Featuring primarily creator-owned comics, in the next decade Caliber published over 1300 comics and ranked as one of the America's leading independent publishers...
, 1996–1997) - Strange Adventures #1 (DC ComicsDC ComicsDC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
, November 1999) - A Bullet for Me (with Darko Macan, published in The Mammoth Book of Best War Comics)
- Combat ZoneCombat ZoneCombat Zone was a music video program on Canadian music tv station MuchMusic. The show involved two popular music videos playing the roles of the combatants. During the hour-long program, viewers could either call in or text-message their votes for one of the two competing songs...
(with Darko Macan, published in The Mammoth Book of Best War Comics) - A Prayer To The Sun (with Darko Macan)