Originally published in the 1980s, American Flagg! is one of the most influential works of the American indie comics scene. This Brazilian edition, Tempos Difíceis, showcases Howard Chaykin’s signature blend of dystopian satire, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and bold narrative design. Set in a corporatized future America, it follows Reuben Flagg, a former TV star turned lawman navigating a chaotic society ruled by media and greed. With sharp political commentary, kinetic layouts, and a provocative tone, Chaykin delivers a biting critique of culture and power in a story that remains strikingly relevant.
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Howard Chaykin is a provocative and influential comics creator known for his boundary-pushing work in “American Flagg!”, “Black Kiss”, and early revamps of “The Shadow”. With a background in design and pulp storytelling, Chaykin blends political satire, eroticism, and hardboiled narrative into layered visual tapestries. His panel layouts are bold, his dialogue biting. Unafraid to court controversy, Chaykin helped usher in the modern age of adult-themed comics with wit and grit.
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Howard Chaykin is a provocative and influential comics creator known for his boundary-pushing work in “American Flagg!”, “Black Kiss”, and early revamps of “The Shadow”. With a background in design and pulp storytelling, Chaykin blends political satire, eroticism, and hardboiled narrative into layered visual tapestries. His panel layouts are bold, his dialogue biting. Unafraid to court controversy, Chaykin helped usher in the modern age of adult-themed comics with wit and grit.
Originally published in the 1980s, American Flagg! is one of the most influential works of the American indie comics scene. This Brazilian edition, Tempos Difíceis, showcases Howard Chaykin’s signature blend of dystopian satire, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and bold narrative design. Set in a corporatized future America, it follows Reuben Flagg, a former TV star turned lawman navigating a chaotic society ruled by media and greed. With sharp political commentary, kinetic layouts, and a provocative tone, Chaykin delivers a biting critique of culture and power in a story that remains strikingly relevant. Graphic Novel, Howard Chaykin, Abril Jovem, 1990 Abril Jovem 10600600608 Howard Chaykin 1990