Superpatriot: Liberty and Justice
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(W) Keith Giffen, Tom & Mary Bierbaum (A) Dave Johnson (Cover) Dave Johnson
The Concept: SuperPatriot was one of the world's greatest heroes until a run-in with Chicago's Vicious Circle left him mutilated and near death! Revived through the wonders of technology, America's Fighting Force was reborn as a cybernetic super soldier unlike any before him! Now, hunted and hounded by the villainous Covenant of the Sword, Johnny Armstrong fights back against impossible odds!
This Issue: SuperPatriot returns this month in his first all-new miniseries in seven years! And to celebrate, the miniseries that firmly established superstar Dave Johnson (whose breathtaking artwork regularly graces the covers of Vertigo's 100 Bullets) as a demigod is being collected in this sleek trade paperback collecting issues #1 - #4 of the Superpatriot: Liberty and Justice minseries. Jam-packed with revelations about SuperPatriot's past and his secret family and featuring the first appearances of two new heroes, Liberty and Justice, SuperPatriot: Liberty & Justice is loaded with extras and is essential for any fan looking forward to the all-new SuperPatrot: America's Fighting Force miniseries! In stores the week of July 10th.
SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC
Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson, a Pittsburgh native who moved to Georgia during childhood, grew up alongside his older sister. Although he initially discovered comics at a young age, his passion for the medium was reignited in the late 1970s, inspired by Chris Claremont and John Byrne's iconic run on The Uncanny X-Men. Citing John Byrne and Michael Golden as key influences, Johnson's artistic journey began with studying painting at the Art Institute of Atlanta. However, his focus shifted toward illustration, captivated by its ability to convey information instantly through a single image. Speaking at WonderCon in 2009, he compared this approach to designing billboards: "You have five seconds to deliver a message." This philosophy shaped his approach to comic book covers, emphasizing bold, simple designs that instantly communicate their essence.
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