Jefferson Costa
Jefferson Costa (São Paulo, 1979) is a Brazilian illustrator and comics artist. He has worked in several comic books, such as the adaptation of the book Kiss Me, Judas, as well as publications such as Quebra Queixo Technorama, A Dama do Martinelli and La Dansarina and works in Brazilian compilations Front and Bang Bang. He also published works in the North American anthologies Gunned Down (Terra Major) and Outlaw Territory # 3 (Image Comics).
Jefferson Costa
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- Born
- 1979
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Awards
- Troféu HQ Mix Prêmio Jabuti for Best Comic Book
- Nationality
- Brazil.
- Occupation
- comics artist, comics creator and illustrator.
- Fields
- comic and illustration.
- Known for
- La Dansarina and Jeremias: Pele.
- Honours
- Troféu HQ Mix for best comics adaptation, Troféu HQ Mix for best special edition and Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Children's Release.
- Languages
- Portuguese.
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Biography
Biography
Jefferson also works with character design and animation scenarios, having worked on Cartoon Network Brazil's Historietas Assombradas para Crianças Malcriadas, as well as the Brazilian MTV series Megaliga, Fudêncio, The Jorges and Rockstarghost. In 2013, he won the Troféu HQ Mix in the "Best Comic Adaptation" category with Coleção Shakespeare em Quadrinhos Volume 4 (adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, with scripts by Lillo Parra). In 2016 he won again the Troféu HQ Mix, this time with the graphic novel "La Dansarina" (also written by Lillo Parra) as "Best National Special Edition". In 2018, he published Jeremias - Pele, part of Graphic MSP collection, with scripts of Rafael Calça. The book earned them the 2019 Prêmio Jabuti for Best Comic Book.
The recorded working language is Portuguese. The field of work recorded is comic and illustration. Works named in the authority record are La Dansarina and Jeremias: Pele. Distinctions recorded are Troféu HQ Mix for best comics adaptation, Troféu HQ Mix for best special edition and Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Children's Release.
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 1979 • Birthplace — São Paulo, Brazil • Cartoonist — yes • Notable Works — Coleção Shakespeare em Quadrinhos Volume 4 La Dansarina Jeremias - Pele • Awards — Troféu HQ Mix Prêmio Jabuti for Best Comic Book • Website — http: jeffersoncostablog.blogspot.com.br
Documentary record
Jefferson Costa (born 1979) is described as a comics artist and illustrator in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. The birth of Jefferson Costa is recorded in 1979 in São Paulo.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1979
Jefferson Costa born at São Paulo.
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- 1.Nemo. Jefferson Costa.
- 2.Folha de S.Paulo. Quebra-Queixo volta em edição especial. 2003-11-28.
- 3.Impulso HQ. Resenha HQB: Sonho de uma noite de Verão. 2012-05-10.
- 4.Universo HQ. Os vencedores do 25º Troféu HQ Mix. 2013-06-19.
- 5.Impulso HQ. Capitão Nemo embarca em uma nova aventura. 2013-09-30.
- 6.Universo HQ. Jefferson Costa é o novo desenhista de Muzinga. 2015-06-25.
- 7.Clic RBS. Muzinga: site criado por André Diniz reúne artistas em HQs inéditas. 2015-07-22.
- 8.Entretenimento UOL. "Jeremias - Pele": Graphic novel da Turma da Mônica vai falar de racismo. 2018-03-28.
- 9.Premiados do Ano – 64º Prêmio Jabuti. www.premiojabuti.com.br.
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