Jean-Michel Ponzio (born 30 January 1967) is a

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artist and illustrator.

Biography

In 1985 he received a degree as technical designer in

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. In the following year he studied at the School of Applied Arts and Jobs in

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, and, in 1989, he obtained a further degree in "communication images" at

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. His first short movie, ''Aller Retour'', was broadcast by

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and won an award at the Festival of Gerardmer in 1991. In 1991-1993, Ponzio dedicated himself to 3D short movies and, in 1996-2000, ho worked as scenario designer for movies such as '' Batman & Robin'', ''

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'' and others. His first comics cover was published in 2001. A

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fan since his youth, Ponzio released a comic book in this genre, ''Dernier exil'', which was published in two albums by Editions Carabas. Later, he met with writer

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, with whom he collaborated in several science fiction comics, such as Genetiks (2007-2011),

The Chimpanzee Complex ''The Chimpanzee Complex'' is a French comics series written by Richard Marazano and illustrated by Jean-Michel Ponzio. It was published by Dargaud in 2007–2011. Plot summary ''Paradox'' In 2035, the Apollo XI reentry capsule splashes down in ...

(2007-2011) and The Pelican Protocol (2011-2013). In 2012 he replaced

Paul Gillon Paul Gillon (11 May 1926 – 21 May 2011) was a French comics artist. He won the 1982 Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême. Born in Paris, he considered fashion, theater and cinema, and only by accident made a career as a comics author. In the maga ...

as the artist in the thriller series '' L'Ordre de Cicéron'', written by

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and published by Glénat.

External links

Page at Lambek Comiclopedia

Page at mondadoricomics.it
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