Shakara: The Avenger (1)

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Product Description Throughout the universe they fear it; the dark entity who seeks out those responsible for the destruction of its race. It calls itself Shakara, named after those long-dead beings, and it answers to no one or nothing save its own thirst for vengeance!It is the most feared entity in the universe - an unstoppable killing machine with an unquenchable determination. Formed from the restless souls of a once powerful civilisation, this dark avenger travels through galaxies searching for and destroying those responsible for annihilating a whole species. Its mission is one of vengeance - its name is Shakara! Written by Robbie Morrison (The Authority, Nikolai Dante) and featuring the stunning art of Henry Flint (Zombo, Judge Dredd), Shakara is an epic slice of modern 2000 AD greatness! About the Author Robbie Morrison is one of 2000 AD's most popular writers, having co-created The Bendatti Vendetta, Shakara, Shimura and Vanguard, and has chronicled the adventures of Judge Dredd in 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine. He is also co-creator of fan-favourite Russian rogue Nikolai Dante, which won an Eagle award for 'Best UK Character', beating Judge Dredd to this accolade for the first time in almost twenty years. In the US, he has written Spider-Man's Tangled Web for Marvel and The Authority for DC/WildStorm. His and artist Charlie Adlard's critically acclaimed graphic novel White Death has also been hugely successful in both Europe and the US. Henry Flint is one of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic's rising superstars. Co-creator of Sancho Panzer and Shakara, his incredibly versatile pencils have also graced A.B.C. Warriors, Judge Dredd/Aliens, Bill Savage, Deadlock, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Missionary Man, Nemesis the Warlock, Nikolai Dante, Sinister Dexter, Tharg the Mighty, The V.C.'s, Vector 13 and Venus Bluegenes. He has even written a Tharg's Alien Invasions strip! He has also begun to establish himself in American comics. In 2004 Flint was the recipient of the award for best artist at the National Comic Awards.