Collection: Super Heroes From the Mind of Clive Barker: Ectokid – Marvel Razorline – 1993–1994 – Volume 1 – #1–9

📘 Series Summary

In 1993, horror master Clive Barker reimagined the superhero genre through his "Razorline" imprint at Marvel. Ectokid tells the story of 14-year-old Dex Mungo, a "half-breed" whose unique biology allows him to interact with two different planes of existence simultaneously. With his right eye, he sees the world we know; with his left, he perceives the Ectosphere—a dimension of ghosts, spirits, and historical figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Cyrano de Bergerac.

Written by James Robinson and Larry Wachowski, with kinetic artwork by Steve Skroce, the series follows Dex as he is hunted by inter-dimensional goons and secret organizations. It is a dark, imaginative coming-of-age story set against a supernatural New Orleans backdrop, blending Barker's gift for the grotesque with a unique spin on superhero tropes.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• The primary title of the Razorline imprint, showcasing Clive Barker's vision for a "new" kind of hero.
• Issue #1 features a quintessential 90s embossed cover designed by Steve Skroce.
• Notable for early scripts by Larry Wachowski (co-creator of The Matrix), who took over the series starting with issue #3.
• Features incredible dimensional artwork by Steve Skroce, whose work here led to his legendary career as a film storyboard artist.
• Includes the "Sir Sigmoid's Arcadia" crossover with fellow Razorline title Saint Sinner in issue #5.
• A unique blend of urban fantasy and horror, featuring spirit-cameos of Janis Joplin, James Dean, and Fred Hampton.

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