Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | October 2023 |
“A drop of ink may make a million think.” Lord Byron In this edition, we explore the diverse realms ink has ventured into, celebrating the artists who have fearlessly embraced its fluidity to craft their unique artistic identities. From the fusion of ink and technology in the digital age to the rich tapestry of ink's historical journey, each story in this issue is a testament to the enduring power of this medium. But we don't just talk about ink. We also talk about other things, like International Coffee Day, when people celebrate coffee, United Nations Day, World Food Day, and World Thrift Day. These days remind us of the special things in life and how important it is to save money. Magzoid Magazine has always strived to ignite your imagination, captivate your focus, and enrich your essence. As you navigate this ocean of ink and creativity, I invite you to embrace the boundless inspiration it offers. Let each page be a testament to the enduring power of human expression and the artistry that connects us across time and space. With ink as our guide, let's go on this wonderful journey where every drawing, every word, and every picture shows how creative people can be.
“A drop of ink may make a million think.”
Lord Byron
In this edition, we explore the diverse realms ink has ventured into, celebrating the artists who have fearlessly embraced its fluidity to craft their unique artistic identities. From the fusion of ink and technology in the digital age to the rich tapestry of ink's historical journey, each story in this issue is a testament to the enduring power of this medium.
But we don't just talk about ink. We also talk about other things, like International Coffee Day, when people celebrate coffee, United Nations Day, World Food Day, and World Thrift Day. These days remind us of the special things in life and how important it is to save money.
Magzoid Magazine has always strived to ignite your imagination, captivate your focus, and enrich your essence. As you navigate this ocean of ink and creativity, I invite you to embrace the boundless inspiration it offers. Let each page be a testament to the enduring power of human expression and the artistry that connects us across time and space.
With ink as our guide, let's go on this wonderful journey where every drawing, every word, and every picture shows how creative people can be.
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Becky<br />
Cloonan<br />
Artist<br />
Craft<strong>in</strong>g Worlds Through Comics<br />
Born on June 23, 1980, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> picturesque<br />
city of Pisa, Italy, Becky<br />
Cloonan has established herself as<br />
a prom<strong>in</strong>ent American comic book<br />
creator whose work has graced <strong>the</strong> pages<br />
of publishers like Vertigo, Dark Horse, Harper<br />
Coll<strong>in</strong>s, and Marvel. Her artistic journey<br />
began with humble m<strong>in</strong>icomics, and her ascent<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world of comics has been noth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
short of remarkable.<br />
Cloonan’s collaborative work with Brian<br />
Wood on “Channel Zero: Jennie One” <strong>in</strong><br />
2003 marked <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ception of her rise <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. However, her breakthrough moment<br />
arrived with <strong>the</strong> critically acclaimed<br />
twelve-issue comic series “Demo” <strong>in</strong> 2004,<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> collaboration with Wood. This<br />
groundbreak<strong>in</strong>g work was not only named<br />
Wizard’s “Indie of <strong>the</strong> Year” but also garnered<br />
two Eisner Award nom<strong>in</strong>ations <strong>in</strong><br />
2005, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> categories of Best Limited Series<br />
and Best S<strong>in</strong>gle Issue.<br />
Beyond comics, Cloonan has extended<br />
her creative reach by contribut<strong>in</strong>g artwork<br />
for musical acts such as Leftover Crack and<br />
<strong>the</strong> hip-hop group Cunn<strong>in</strong>Lynguists. Her<br />
artistry knows no bounds, transcend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
conf<strong>in</strong>es of <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ted page.<br />
Currently resid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Montreal, Quebec,<br />
Canada, with her fiance, Becky Cloonan<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues to captivate audiences with her<br />
evocative storytell<strong>in</strong>g and breathtak<strong>in</strong>g illustrations.<br />
Her legacy as a trailblaz<strong>in</strong>g comic<br />
book creator is etched <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> annals of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g aspir<strong>in</strong>g artists and writers<br />
to pursue <strong>the</strong>ir creative passions with<br />
unwaver<strong>in</strong>g dedication.<br />
- feature@magzoid.com<br />
Her creative prowess cont<strong>in</strong>ued to flourish,<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> release of her first solo<br />
graphic novel, “East Coast Ris<strong>in</strong>g: Volume<br />
1,” published by Tokyopop <strong>in</strong> 2006. The<br />
graphic novel earned Cloonan her third Eisner<br />
Award nom<strong>in</strong>ation, this time for Best New<br />
Series <strong>in</strong> 2007.<br />
Cloonan’s versatility sh<strong>in</strong>es through her<br />
collaborations, notably with writer Steven T.<br />
Seagle on <strong>the</strong> Vertigo Comics series “American<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>.” Her ability to weave compell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
narratives and create captivat<strong>in</strong>g visuals has<br />
made her a sought-after talent <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> comic<br />
book <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
One of her groundbreak<strong>in</strong>g achievements<br />
came <strong>in</strong> August 2012 when she became <strong>the</strong><br />
first woman to pencil an issue of <strong>the</strong> iconic<br />
“Batman.” This milestone not only underscored<br />
her talent but also broke down barriers<br />
<strong>in</strong> a historically male-dom<strong>in</strong>ated field.<br />
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