Cliff Chiang In The Spotlight in TwoMorrows' latest "Modern Masters" volume

The artist of DC's breakout hit Wonder Woman shares stories about his work, career and path to comics stardom.

(RALEIGH, NC) As the artist of DC's New 52 breakout hit Wonder Woman series, Cliff Chiang's star has never shone brighter. His bold, graphic style has a classic feel with a modern sensibility, and it's no wonder he's become one of the industry's top illustrators. Now comics journalist Chris Arrant and editor Eric Nolen-Weathington reveal just how Chiang went from promising assistant editor to in-demand freelance artist in Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang.

Upon first seeing Chiang's work, Eisner Award-winning comics creator Paul Pope felt "the work was distinct and had an aura of European cartooning, clean-lined and crisp, yet still playing within the arena of American contemporary comics. The brush was his evident weapon of choice, the work breathed. One could see the thumbprint of Vittorio Giardino, a little Crepax, Steranko, and even Javier Pulido in Cliff’s work. Some Mazzucchelli. There was a grace and urgency coming to the front, his stuff stood out, and happily it still does." Pope was so impressed with Chiang's comics that he penned the introduction to the new Modern Masters book.

Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang features a career-spanning interview and loads of both iconic and rarely seen artwork from Cliff's personal files. In addition to talking about his celebrated runs on Wonder Woman, Green Arrow/Black Canary, and Detective Comics, Cliff also pulls back the curtain on never-before-seen projects including a Aquaman graphic novel and a pulp Batman series. There's also an in-depth look into the artist's work process, and an extensive gallery of commissioned pieces, many in full-color. 

"I'm fascinated by the different creative and professional paths an artist can take, and as an avid fan of the Modern Masters series it's really an honor to be included," Chiang said. "With hours of in-depth interviews exploring the evolution of my career and artistic process and many pieces of unseen and unpublished art, it's my hope this volume is as interesting to read as it was to put together."

Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang will arrive in comic book stores and booksellers on February 5, 2014, and is available for pre-order now at www.twomorrows.com. The 120-page trade paperback retails for $15.95, and a digital edition is also available from the publisher's website and App Store app.

A free preview can be found at this link:

http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1093

The print edition can be ordered at any comic book shop using Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: OCT131328

and through major booksellers and Amazon.com with ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-050-2

TwoMorrows Publishing is an internationally-known publisher of magazines and books celebrating the art and history of comics. Founded in 1994 by John and Pamela Morrow, TwoMorrows publishes the acclaimed Modern Masters book series spotlighting the best of today's comics creators, as well as the magazines Back Issue!, Alter Ego, Draw!, Comic Book Creator, and The Jack Kirby Collector.