Leonardo Manco (born 16 December 1971) is an Argentine

comic book A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are of ...

artist.

Career

Manco is best known for his dark and gritty style on such titles as Marvel Comics’ ''

Hellstorm Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Daimon made his live-action debut in the Hulu television series '' Helstrom'', played by To ...

'' (1994), '' Blaze of Glory'' (2000, #1-4), '' Apache Skies'' (2002, #1-4), ''

Deathlok Deathlok (also referred to as Deathlok the Demolisher) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in '' Astonishing Tales'' #25 (Aug. 1974), created by Rich Buckler. At least three sub ...

Vol. 3'' (1999–2000), and ''

Hellblazer ''John Constantine, Hellblazer'' is an American contemporary horror comic-book series published by DC Comics since January 1988, and subsequently by its Vertigo imprint since March 1993, when the imprint was introduced. Its central character is ...

'' (2004) from DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. Other work by Manco has included Marvel’s ''

Archangel Archangels () are the second lowest rank of angel in the hierarchy of angels. The word ''archangel'' itself is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions, but beings that are very similar to archangels are found in a number of other relig ...

'' #1 (1996), ''

Werewolf by Night The Werewolf by Night (usually referred to by other characters simply as the Werewolf) is the name applied to two fictional characters who are werewolves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of We ...

Vol.2'' #1-6 (1998), ''

Doom Doom is another name for damnation. Doom may also refer to: People * Doom (professional wrestling), the tag team of Ron Simmons and Butch Reed * Daniel Doom (born 1934), Belgian cyclist * Debbie Doom (born 1963), American softball pitcher * ...

'' #1-3 (2000) and ''Doom: The Emperor Returns'' #1-3 (2002). In 2004 he drew an original

graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...

All His Engines ''John Constantine, Hellblazer: All His Engines'' is an original graphic novel featuring the DC Comics character John Constantine, written by Mike Carey, with art by Leonardo Manco. The graphic novel is a spin-off of the long-running series ''Hel ...

'', written by Mike Carey, and was the regular artist on the ''Hellblazer'' ongoing series for Vertigo. In June 2004 Manco was signed to a two-year exclusive contract with

DC Comics DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...

. Manco also contributed to the '' War Machine'' series from

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...

Bibliography

DC Comics

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'' #194-195, 200-205, 207-228, 230-237, 239-242, 247-249 (2004-08) *''John Constantine, Hellblazer:

'' (

, 2005) *''

Wacky Raceland ''Wacky Raceland'' is a comic book series that re-imagines the cast of ''Wacky Races'' competing in a desert wasteland, reminiscent of the ''Mad Max'' film series, full of obstacles, towards a single goal, Utopia, mankind's last safe haven. It is ...

'' #1-6 (2016–17)

Marvel

* ''

: Prince of Lies'' #8, 12-13, 15-16, 18-21 (1994) * '' Druid'', miniseries, #1-4 (1995) * ''

Wolverine The wolverine (), (''Gulo gulo''; ''Gulo'' is Latin for " glutton"), also referred to as the glutton, carcajou, or quickhatch (from East Cree, ''kwiihkwahaacheew''), is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscul ...

Annual '97'' (1997) * ''

Werewolf By Night The Werewolf by Night (usually referred to by other characters simply as the Werewolf) is the name applied to two fictional characters who are werewolves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of We ...

Vol.2'' #1-6 (1998) * '' The Avengers '99 Annual'' (1999) * ''

Dr. Doom Doctor Victor Von Doom is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #5 in July 1962. The monarch of the fict ...

#1-3'' (2000) * '' War Machine'' #1-5 (2009)

Boom! Entertainment

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28 Days Later ''28 Days Later'' is a 2002 British post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. It stars Cillian Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma to discover the accidental release of a highly contagiou ...

'' #9 (2010) *''

Clive Barker's Hellraiser ''Hellraiser'' is an English/American horror media franchise that consists of eleven films, as well as various comic books, and additional merchandise and media. Based on the novella by English author Clive Barker titled ''The Hellbound Heart'', ...

: Pursuit of the Flesh'' Prelude + Chapters 1-2 (2012)

Collected Comics

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'' (DC Comics): ** ''Stations of the Cross'' (with Mike Carey, collects #194–195 and 200, ) ** ''Reasons to be Cheerful'' (with Mike Carey, collects #201-205, ) ** ''The Gift'' (with Mike Carey, collects #207-212, September 2007, ) **''All His Engines'' (with Mike Carey,

, Vertigo, 2005, paperback, , hardcover, ) ** ''Empathy is the Enemy'' (with

Denise Mina Denise Mina (born 21 August 1966) is a Scottish crime writer and playwright. She has written the ''Garnethill'' trilogy and another three novels featuring the character Patricia "Paddy" Meehan, a Glasgow journalist. Described as an author of ...

, collects #214–222, ) ** ''The Red Right Hand'' (with

, collects #224–228, ) **''Joyride'' (with

Andy Diggle Andy Diggle is a British comic book writer and former editor of the weekly anthology series '' 2000 AD''. He is best known for his work on ''Adam Strange'' and ''Green Arrow'' for DC Comics as well as his creator-owned series '' The Losers'' an ...

, 192 pages, Vertigo, February 2008, , Titan, April 2008, )''Hellblazer: Joyride'' tpb details
/ref> collects: *** "In at the Deep End" (''Hellblazer'' #230-231, 2007) *** "Wheels of Chance, Systems of Control" (''Hellblazer'' #232-233, 2007) *** "Joyride" (''Hellblazer'' #234-237, 2007) ** ''The Laughing Magician'' (with

, 128 pages, August 2008, ) collects: *** "The Passage" (''Hellblazer'' #239, 2007) *** "The Laughing Magician" (''Hellblazer'' #240-242, 2008)

''2000 AD''

* ''

Judge Dredd Judge Joseph Dredd is a fictional character created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra. He first appeared in the second issue of '' 2000 AD'' (1977), which is a British weekly anthology comic. He is the magazine's longest-running ...

:'' "A Better Class of Criminal" (with Rory McConville, '' 2000 AD'' #2091–2094, 2018) * '' Sláine:'' "Dragontamer" (with

Pat Mills Patrick Eamon Mills (born 1949) is an English comics writer and editor who, along with John Wagner, revitalised British boys comics in the 1970s, and has remained a leading light in British comics ever since. He has been called "the godfather ...

, ''2000 AD'' #2212–ongoing, 2020–2021)

References

External links

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Leonardo Manco
at Marvel.com
Leonardo Manco
at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators {{DEFAULTSORT:Manco, Leonardo 1971 births Living people Argentine comics artists American Splendor artists Marvel Comics people