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14 Jun Static Shock Animated Series

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The animated Static Shock series premiered September 23, 2000 and ran for a total of 4 seasons and 52 episodes. Denys Cowan served as producer and director on the series.

During a dispute with police, chemical containers exploded giving 14-year-old Virgil Hawkins the ability to create and control electromagnetism. Virgil uses his newfound abilities to fight crime and evil as the superhero Static!

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Milestone, Television

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Static Shock

01 Apr Boondocks

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Based on the comic strip created by Aaron McGruder, The Boondocks debuted on Adult Swim in 2005 and ran for 55 episodes.

Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman live with their Grandad in the fictional, mostly-white suburb of Woodcrest believed to be set outside of Chicago. Huey sees himself as a revolutionary, fighting for various social causes. His brother Riley is his social opposite, a mischievous 8 year-old lover of Urban Gangster Rap & Hip-Hop.

Denys served as Producer during the first season of the series.

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Television

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Adult Swim, Animated Series, Boondocks

25 Mar North

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Written by actor Michael B. Jordan and writer Nathan Edmondson, North was released in 2016 from Dark Horse Comics.

North follows the story of a soldier recruited to a top-secret program with the goal of modifying his mind to create the ultimate spy! But when an operation goes sideways, he is betrayed by his own organization. Soon, our soldier discovers just how dangerous he’s become.

Denys’ credits include: North #1 (2016)

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Independent

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North

25 Mar Voodoo Child

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The series Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child was created in 2012 for the Vertigo imprint by Selwyn Hinds, Denys Cowan, and John Floyd.

Dominique Laveau is the heiress to the role of Voodoo Queen! Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, Laveau must oppose those against her ascension, both mortal and supernatural alike.

Denys’ credits include: Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child #1-7 (May 2021 – November 2012).

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Independent

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Vertigo, Voodoo Child

25 Mar Steel

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First appearing following the Death of Superman storyline, Steel first appeared in 1993’s The Adventures of Superman #500. Steel was created by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove.

Following the death of Superman, brilliant weapons engineer John Henry Irons creates a suit of armor to continue Superman’s work against the gangs of Metropolis as its new protector, Steel! Even after the return of Superman, Irons’ sense of justice kept him in the fight against evil, swinging his sledgehammer for the citizens of Metropolis.

Denys’ credits include: Steel #34-52 (January 1997 – July 1998).

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DC Comics

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Steel

25 Mar Mace Windu

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First appearing in 1999’s The Phantom Menace, directed by George Lucas and played by Samuel L. Jackson, Mace Windu made the jump to comics in 2017 in his own series written by Matt Owens and illustrated by Denys Cowan.

Jedi Master Mace Windu serves on the Jedi High Council during the final years of the Galactic Republic. A respected member of the Order, Mace sports his trademark amethyst lightsaber to serve the Republic as a peacekeeper in a galaxy far, far away.

Denys’ credits include: Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #1-5 (2017).

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Marvel Comics

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Mace Windu, Star Wars

25 Mar Django Unchained

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Adapted by Reginald Hudlin and based on the Oscar-winning film by Quentin Tarantino, the 7-issue Django Unchained series featured art from Denys Cowan as well as Jason Latour, R.M. Guera, and Danijel Zezelj.

Recently freed slave Django travels with bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz in a search through the West for Django’s wife. The duo leave a trail of blood in their wake as they travel through a revisionist Western setting from the mind of Quentin Tarantino.

Denys’ credits include: Django Unchained #1-7 (December 2012 – September 2013).

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DC Comics

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Django Unchained, Vertigo

25 Mar Deathlok

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Luther Manning, aka the cyborg known as Deathlok, first appeared in 1974’s Astonishing Tales #25 by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench. Later, the character would be revived as computer programmer Michael Collins in Deathlok Vol. 1 by Dwayne McDuffie, Gregory Wright, and Jackson Guice.

When computer programmer Michael Collins learned his work for Roxxon was being used to develop the Deathlok Project, he was betrayed and had his brain placed into the body of the Deathlok cyborg! Initially used as a ruthless killing machine, Collins fought back against the Deathlok programming and regained his sentience. As Deathlok, Collins would go on to use his cybernetic enhancements to fight alongside heroes such as Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four!

Denys’ credits include: Deathlok #3-4 (September – October 1990), Deathlok Vol. 2 #1–7, #9–13, #15 (July 1991 – January 1992, March – July 1992, September 1992), and Deathlok Annual #1 (1992).

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Marvel Comics

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Deathlok

25 Mar Black Lightning & Hong Kong Phooey

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Created in 1977 by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning first debuted in Black Lightning #1. Hong Kong Phooey first appeared in an animated series on ABC from Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1974.

Black Lightning discovers an assassination plot to collect components of a sacred text. The owner of the last chapter? None other than private detective, Hong Kong Phooey! Their only choice is to team up to stop the assassins and keep the sacred text out of evil hands.

Denys worked as the main penciler for the Black Lightning / Hong Kong Phooey series (July 2018).

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DC Comics

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Batman, Hong Kong Phooey

17 Mar Green Arrow

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Created in 1941 by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, Green Arrow first appeared in More Fun Comics issue #73.

Oliver “Ollie” Queen, the wealthy businessman and vigilante known as Green Arrow, serves and protects the citizens of his beloved Star City. A member of the Justice League, Green Arrow uses his training and prowess with a bow and arrow to rid the world of evildoers.

Denys’ credits include: Green Arrow #39, #41-43 (November 1990, December 1990 – February 1991) and Green Arrow #46-48 (May – June 1991).

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DC Comics, Featured

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Green Arrow