Greg rucka was born on november 29, 1969 in san francisco, california, usa as gregory adam rucka. Now, in an electrifying new suspense novel, rucka puts us in the heart and brain of kodiaks friend and lover, bridgett logan, a young woman living life on her own termsand living it on the edge. In doing so not only do we get a familiar product, but we also get something that feels both fresh and standalone. Greg rucka talks books, comics and fatherhood with brian m. In a heartbeat, a crowded auditorium or a city street can become a kill zone, where life and death are separated by a split second. Greg rucka s incendiary debut, keeper, proved rucka intends to change the face of the modern thriller. After a year between printed issues and a change of art teams, the acclaimed sportscrimehorror thriller comic keeper is back with issue 3, to be released in print and drmfree cbz pdf digital sale, on wednesday, june 11, 2014. See all books authored by greg rucka, including batman. The author of critical space, keeper, and four previous thrillers, he resides with his family in portland, oregon, where he is at work.
No mans land, and mystery writers of america presents the blue religion. Greg rucka doesnt look like the kind of guy who could kill someone with. He is the author of nearly a dozen novels, including the atticus kodiak series. I also liked having the opportunity to tackon a couple more to those thatd already been established giving killi gimm a sister, for instance, and introducing denic. What does it mean for the future of checkmate and of amanda waller. Gregory rucka is an american comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such. I love new york city 2011 spidermans tangled web 2001 2003 spiderman. Youre not gonna feel overwhelmed by the writing style thats for sure. Greg rucka does a very nice job setting up this new character atticus kodiak, now there is a name to remember, and another series of books to read. His other dc credits include action comics, adventures of superman, wonder woman, the batwoman adventures in detective comics, and superman. In keeper, his 1996 kodiak debut, the bodyguard is charged with. The struggle for dominance in the no mans land that was once gotham city continues.
Now, in finder, his hero, bodyguard atticus kodiak, confronts a case which pits kodiak against a relentless killer. Keeper issue 3 will be available as a drmfree cbzpdf for only 99 cents. He won the eisner award for best story with gotham centrals half a life. Wonder womans journey begins in this epic origin story. The official website for comic creator and novelist greg rucka. If this one doesnt make you stay up late rooting for the good guys, you dont have a heartbeat. The team of writer greg rucka and artist nicola scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of dianas first year as earths protector. Publication date 1996 topics abortion, bodyguards publisher new york. The story and characters are what matters and rucka does a great job letting the reader inside the bodyguard protagonist. Greg rucka s had acclaimed runs on dcs detective comics, had what many consider to be the definitive wonder woman run, brought the new batwoman to prominence, and has written marvels punisher. With many, many iconic titles and a plethora of awards under his belt rucka is one of the most acclaimed comic writers working today.
Greg rucka talks chirrut, baze, and the cost of war in. The author of four novels about professional bodyguard atticus kodiak keeper nominated for a shamus award by the private eye writers of america, finder, smoker, and shooting at midnight, greg rucka has been writing since he was eight years old, and hopefully is improving with age. Mar 20, 2016 gotham central 4 ed brubaker, greg rucka, michael lark. No mans land, greg rucka tells the story of gotham a ruined city filled with limitless crime and a earthquake which obliterated the city. Written by greg rucka art by michael lark retail price. During oz comiccon we were fortunate enough to chat with comic legend greg rucka. Elegy is a batwoman storyline written by greg rucka and j. Kodiak is a body guard, not a detective, but think of the book in that detective vain. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. In a heartbeat, a crowded auditorium or a city street can become a killzone.
Christopher reich, new york times bestselling author of rules of deception and numbered account read greg rucka. In comics, he has had the opportunity to write stories featuring some of the worlds bestknown characterssuperman, batman, wonder woman, punisher, and wolverineas well as penning several. He is the author of private wars, a gentlemans game, and six previous thrillers, as well as numerous comic books, including the eisner awardwinning whiteout. New stories about cops, criminals, and the chase, and more on.
Greg rucka author greg rucka has worked at a variety of jobs, from theatrical fight choreographer to emergency medical technician. The series to date consists of keeper, finder, smoker, shooting at midnight, critical space, patriot acts, and. Protection rapprochee, editions du masque, 2002 en keeper, 1996. Open one of his books and what youve got is a fistful of dynamite. Now the us government has decided to break all connections with gotham and has abandoned it, leaving the citizens of gotham to defend and look after itself. Paradise has been breached, ares stirs and the amazons must answer with a champion of their own. Avenging spiderman 2011 20 black widow 1999 black widow 2001 cyclops 2014 2015 daredevil 1998 2011 elektra 2001 2004 i am an avenger 2010 2011 journey to star wars. Wonder woman is having a moment, engineered in no small part by portlands greg rucka. He is a writer and producer, known for whiteout 2009, lazarus and stumptown 2019. He is the author of nine previous novels as well as numerous graphic more about greg rucka. Tough, tense and thought provoking, greg rucka s incendiary debut. The force awakens shattered empire 2015 marvel doubleshot 2003 punisher.
Greg rucka was born in san francisco and raised on the monterey peninsula of california, in an area known to the locals as steinbeck country. Gregory greg rucka is an american comic book writer and novelist. He first discovered comics at the nob hill market in salinas, california, where at age five, he first saw digestsized black and white reprints of stan lee and jack kirby s work on the incredible hulk. Greg rucka and michael lark resurrect their class warfare epic in lazarus. Greg rucka resides with his wife and two children in portland, oregon, where he is at work on his next thriller, which bantam will publish in 2010. The series concerns atticuss career as a professional bodyguard novels featuring atticus kodiak keeper. Greg rucka, part 1 by greg matiasevich february 4th, 2016 posted in podcasts 2 comments. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search. Born in san francisco, greg rucka was raised on the monterey peninsula. When you get the chance to interview greg rucka, even if he just finished his most recent hourslong talk with wordballoons john siuntres a few weeks prior, you just take that opportunity and hope you can bring a. The eisnerwinning graphic novelist first scripted wonder woman for dc comics in the aughts. New wonder woman is gay, comic writer reveals business.
Atticus is hired to protect a woman who will speak at an abortion conference. Reborn, establishing the batman family status quo in the aftermath of battle for the cowl and bruce waynes disappearance d elegy is a batwoman storyline written by greg rucka and j. Atticus kodiak is the fictional protagonist of a series of novels written by greg rucka. Rebirth dc comics greg rucka, one of the writers of dc comics newly launched wonder woman. The series concerns atticuss career as a professional bodyguard.
New artists carlos pedro pencilsinks and steven denton colors join writercreator geoffrey d. The debut novel of greg rucka, also known in the comics industry i keeper i is a hit you in the mouth kind of thriller. Greg rucka has earned a devoted following for his edgy atticus kodiak thrillers, finder, keeper, and smoker. Greg rucka books list of books by author greg rucka. Greg rucka born november 29, 1969 is an author of junior novels and comic books. Reborn, establishing the batman family status quo in. I got a huge kick out of fleshing out some of saws crew, especially tenza, beezer, and sperado. Greg rucka is a novelist whose work on batman brought fresh attention to the character and to the inhabitants of gotham city. Then, amanda wallers unauthorized black ops game is exposed.
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