Shaolin Cowboy (published 2004 to present) is a comic book created, co-written (opening dialog in each issue is written by the Wachowski Brothers), and drawn by artist Geof Darrow. The book is published bimonthly by Burlyman Entertainment. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (477x733, 104 KB) Image downloaded from burlymanentertainment. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (477x733, 104 KB) Image downloaded from burlymanentertainment. ... Laurence Larry Wachowski (born June 21, 1965) and Andrew Andy Wachowski (born December 29, 1967) are American film directors and writers most famous for the Matrix series. ... Cover art by Geof Darrow Geof (Geoffrey) Darrow (October 21, 1955) is a comic artist and designer born in Iowa, USA. He was a student at Hanna-Barbera cartoon studios after studying at the American Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. ... BurlyMan Entertainment is a comic book company created by the Wachowski Brothers. ...
The book is about an unnamed former Shaolin monk who wanders the land with a talking mule named Lord Evelyn Dunkirk Winniferd Esq. the Third. Having been "asked" to leave the Shaolin temple, he has since had a bounty placed on his head, which many are eager to collect upon. But, given the Shaolin Cowboy's prowess in martial arts, this will make it very difficult. Main gate of the Shaolin Monastery in Henan. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ...
Taking place in an unspecified time setting (as the first issue notes, "the day after yesterday and a week before tomorrow"), the book features extremely detailed artwork and equally violent and absurd action scenes; in one, the main character battles a giant shark with a human head in its mouth using two chainsaws tied on the ends of a long stick.
Awards and nominations
Shaolin Cowboy was nominated for three Eisner Awards for Best New Series, best penciller/inker, and best colorist. The Eisner Awards are given for achievement in comic books. ...
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