Moonshadow #12
1987
- Series
- Moonshadow
- Issue
- 12
- Cover date
- Feb 1, 1987
- Story title
- With Joy to Hear
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Moonshadow #12, published in 1987, serves as the final installment of the groundbreaking limited series written by J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Jon J. Muth. Originally launched by Marvel Comics under their Epic Comics imprint in 1985, the series was conceived as a sophisticated, philosophical fairy tale that subverted traditional fantasy tropes. It stands as one of the first mainstream graphic novels to be fully painted in watercolor, a stylistic choice that lent the narrative an ethereal, dreamlike quality that stood in stark contrast to the dominant aesthetic of the era.
The series follows the protagonist, Moonshadow, as he navigates a journey of self-discovery through a hostile and often surreal galaxy, culminating in the poignant conclusion of the twelfth issue. The creative team aimed to explore themes of maturity, morality, and the loss of innocence, intentionally distancing the work from the typical superhero genre. Upon its completion, the series was critically praised for its literary depth and artistic ambition, ultimately solidifying its reputation as a cult classic that paved the way for more experimental and mature storytelling in the medium.
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