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Meet José Domingo, rising star of the comic book world

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Date
14 November 2012

If you’ve got your finger on the pulse of the comics and illustration world there’s a very good chance you’re familiar with the work of José Domingo; if you’ve not, allow us to introduce you. The Spanish illustrator is fast becoming a firm favourite among a new generation of comics writers, creating work in a distinct ligne-claire style that’s exuberantly surreal. José is equally at home reinterpreting book covers for legendary Beat writers as he is constructing a playful narrative for children’s stories. What remains consistent in his work however, is the skill with which he applies his trade and his canny use of colour. This is one man you’ll be seeing a lot more of in the future.

An illustration of a figure chained by their wrists to a steep, orange cliff face. The figure hangs suspended against the rock under a pale yellow sky.
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José Domingo: Prometheus Bound

An illustration of a large purple smiley face on a pale yellow striped background. Two figures on ladders hold a long yellow measuring tape across the face’s smile.
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José Domingo: Work Samples

An illustration of a small, black and white robot floating in a red, cloudy sky. The robot shines a bright beam of light downwards across the scene.
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José Domingo: Work Samples

An illustration of a crowded city street filled with eccentric, colourful characters. A large red bubble at the top contains the title “Adventures of a Japanese Business Man”.
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José Domingo: Diary of a Japanese Businessman

An illustration of a multi-level construction site populated by small, round figures in red and blue. The figures engage in chaotic activity, including climbing ladders, falling from stairs and operating heavy machinery.
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José Domingo: Work Samples

An illustration of a person with curly black hair riding a red scooter. They wear a bright blue, textured jacket and look ahead with a small smile.
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José Domingo: Work Samples

An illustration of a long, straight road stretching towards a horizon under a vast, layered orange and yellow sky. A small car drives away from the viewer, followed by a large cloud of dust. A white square in the centre reads “ON THE ROAD” and “JACK KEROUAC”.
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José Domingo: On The Road

A comic strip in Spanish by Jose Domingo, titled “La Vieja Mecepiedras”. The panels show a stylized, spindly figure interacting with a baby in a forest and domestic setting.
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José Domingo: La Vieja Mece Piedras

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About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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