None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died-a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.ĭuring the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics.

This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120.

It also features ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR'S GUIDE, a comprehensive guidebook to the city, covering its history, neighborhoods, fine cuisine and more, and including 'Our Brightest Stars,' a gallery of Astro City's heroes, drawn by a virtual who's who of superstar talent.Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.īusiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. Will their partnership be doomed before it can even begin? From acclaimed creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson and Alex Ross, this second volume collects ASTRO CITY #1/2, 4-9. As shadows approach and the city's leaders move to ban superheroes altogether, Brian is forced to question the actions of his mentor. Dubbed 'Altar Boy,' Brian becomes the Confessor's sidekick just in time to witness Astro City suffer under the looming threat of a serial killer on the loose. After leaving his rural home and working his way into the superhero scene as a busboy and waiter, Brian Kinney attracts the attention of Astro City's vigilante, Confessor. Astro City, after dark: What becomes of the world of wonders-of noble heroes and sinister villains-once the sun retreats? Walk the night streets of Astro City to discover the secrets of the reclusive Confessor-and face a crisis that could destroy the city and everyone in it.

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