Graphic Samurai: The art of Denys Cowan - Hardcover Coffee Table Book

🔥 Overview

Celebrate nearly 50 years of comic book history with this stunning hardcover art book, the first-ever comprehensive retrospective of legend Denys Cowan—famed for The Question, Batman, Black Panther, Deathlok, and as co-founder of Milestone Media (Static, Hardware, Icon, Rocket).

“Denys is a master storyteller with a gritty style and feel that makes his art so unique.”

– Dan DiDio, comics executive and editor 

“His work with Milestone forever changed his legacy, because that work changed the medium of comics.”

– David Walker, acclaimed comic writer (Luke Cage, Shaft) 

🖼️ What’s Inside?

• 250+ pages of curated art—prelims, character designs, finished pages, rough sketches—even unreleased material  .

• Over 2,000 scanned images, showcasing Denys’s evolving style from early Queens days to present  .

• A 10-hour exclusive interview conducted over weekly sessions, chronicling his personal and professional journey—guided by writer Michael Stradford  .

• Foreword & contributors: Introduction by Howard Chaykin, plus insights from Bill Sienkiewicz, David Walker, Keith Pollard, Jimmy Palmiotti, and more  .

🎁 Special Editions

• Exclusive Dust Jacket Edition: With artwork featuring Static Shock and the Milestone heroes.  .

• Limited Remarques Available: There are a very limited number of Remarqued copies of the book - illustrated by Cowan himself with the special dust jacket cover.

💬 From the Publisher

”…Denys’s art doesn’t just leap off the page—it challenges, inspires, and lingers… With rare sketches, never-before-seen character designs, and intimate reflections on his craft, this book stands as a testament to Denys’s unparalleled vision and dedication.” —Michael Polis, co-publisher, Gizmoe Press, Los Angeles, 2025.

🎨 Why It Matters

Denys Cowan’s influence spans decades—from mainstream heroes to championing Black creators with Milestone. Graphic Samurai is both an art lover’s delight and an important cultural document, showcasing a legacy that shaped comics, animation, and representation.

📦 Details & Specs

✅ Ideal For:

• Art collectors, comic historians, and fans of Denys Cowan

• Creators seeking inspiration from a master’s evolution

• Anyone passionate about diversity, legacy, and storytelling in comics

Order your copy now, choose your edition, and get ready to dive into the legendary career of a true Graphic Samurai.