Jorge Lucas (born January 22, 1963) is a

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. He was born in Salto,

, where he lived till the age of 10, when he moved to Argentina. He is well known both in his country, as the creator of the classic adult comic '' Cazador'' ("Hunter"), as well as internationally, for his work at

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Biography

Lucas first came to prominence in Argentina with his work on '' El Cazador de Aventuras'', popularly known just as ''El Cazador'', ''Cazador'' or just by its jokingly affectionate character nickname, "El Cazi". ''El Cazador'' was the highest-selling adult comic book in Argentina for several years. The series starred a character similar to

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' '' Lobo'', and featured artwork heavily influenced by

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's style. On that title Lucas worked with

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, Mauro Cascioli and Claudio Ramírez. In the United States he is best known for his work for

on titles such as ''

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'', '' Mystique'', ''

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'', '' The Avengers'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' (Lucas' favorite character). He painted the art of '' The Darkness: Shadows and Flame'', written by Rob Levin (for

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). Lucas also wrote the script for an upcoming independent movie based on his creation ''El Cazador'', to be released sometime in 2019."Cazador, The Movie" – Official Website

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Bibliography

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'' #79 (2009) *''Darkness'', vol. 3, #7–10 (2009) *''Darkness: Shadows and Flame'' (2010) *''Ripclaw Pilot Season'' #1 (2007)

Marvel

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: Ronan'', miniseries, #1–4 (2006) *''

'' #46–47, 51–54 (2002–03) *''

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: Front Line'', miniseries (

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) #6 (2006) *''

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: World's Greatest Comics Magazine'' #1–2, 12 (2001–02) *'' Incredible Hulk'', vol. 2, #83–86, Annual 2001 (2001–05) *''

'', vol. 3, #73–78, 83–85 (2004) *'' Mystique'' #1–6 (2003) *'' New Invaders'' #6 (2005) *'' Starjammers'', miniseries, #2–6 (2004–05) *''

'' #180 (2002) *''Wolverine: Xisle'', miniseries, #1–5 (2003) *''

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'' #110–115 (2001) *''

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Bloodline'', miniseries, #1–5 (2005–06)

References

External links

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Jorge Lucas on Marvel.com
Living people Uruguayan comics artists Argentine comics artists 1963 births {{LatAm-comics-creator-stub