Get Graphic: Marco Checchetto Talks 'Life Zero' and 'Daredevil'

Mar 14, 2022

This week's Get Graphic spotlights an artist that many comic fans are already pleasantly familiar with.

Over the last few years, Italy's Marco Checchetto has made a notable splash on the American comics scene. Particularly at the halls of Marvel on projects like Old Man Hawkeye and Daredevil. In 2022, Checchetto will be serving double duty by bringing his slick artistic style to Ablaze with LIFE ZERO.

Written by Stefano Vietti, Life Zero is a European import with plenty of horror, suspense, and zombie gore. If you can imagine Checchetto's shimmering, action-packed look...but with zombies, then you know this will be something worth picking up.

In the following interview, the artist explains more about his latest project and even gives us a glimpse into his work on Daredevil. Keep reading to discover why Marco has all the trappings of a superstar creator.

Firstly, who are you and where do you hail from?

Hi everyone! My name is Marco Checchetto. I was born near Venice, in Italy. I still live here.

I am a comic book artist who is deeply in love with this job.

I have been working exclusively for Marvel Comics for fifteen years now, but every now and again I manage to carve out time for other collaborations.

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How did you get into comic books as a fan?

When I was a child my grandmother gave me a book that is still proudly displayed in my studio. It collects a number of comic stories, all very different from each other: American superheroes, French comics, Italian popular comics...funnies. One of these stories struck me more than the others. It was Spider-Man, an obsession that I've been carrying around to this day.

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How did you get into comic books as a professional?

I took my first steps in advertising, but making the covers of PSM (Playstation Magazine, Italian edition) is what I consider my real professional debut. An experience I still remember fondly. It put together two of my greatest passions, comics, and video games.

What tools do you use to create?

I work almost exclusively in digital these days, but I still do some covers in the traditional way, pencil and ink.

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What’s next for you?

I just finished my work on the board game Marvel Zombies: a Zombicide Game, by CMON / Marvel (I provided all the character designs). The Kickstarter campaign just ended with a truly exceptional result. I'm still working on Devil's Reign, the Marvel Event expected in 2022. In June, Chip Zdarsky and I will relaunch the Daredevil series we have been working on for almost four years now.

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If you want to discover more of Marco's work, be sure to follow him through on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

LIFE ZERO (DEC211185) is available through comic shops now! It will be released monthly from Ablaze.

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DEVILS REIGN TP

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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto

The story that's been building for years is finally here! Wilson Fisk has risen from Kingpin of Crime to mayor of the biggest city in America. Now he's going to bring his full criminal and political power to bear on the super heroes who call NYC home! The man who once destroyed Daredevil has targeted the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and more. Fisk has an army of super villains at his command - including Crossbones, Taskmaster, Typhoid Mary, Shocker, Whiplash, Rhino and Kraven - and that's just his opening salvo. Wait until you meet his Thunderbolts! But Mayor Fisk isn't the only one with ambitions - and you know what they say about honor among thieves. From the blockbuster creative team of DAREDEVIL comes the final act in Wilson Fisk's master plan! Collecting DEVIL'S REIGN #1-6.
Rated T+

In Shops: Aug 24, 2022

SRP: $34.99

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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto, More (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco

You will know fear! After a dangerous brush with death, Matt Murdock must piece together his shattered life. Years of trauma have taken their toll, and becoming the guardian of Hell's Kitchen again won't be easy. Mistakes will be made, and one might prove to be the end of Daredevil! With a criminal dead, Matt must go on the run in a desperate bid to clear his name. But even he can't outrun judgment forever. And with Daredevil absent from Hell's Kitchen, the real devils come out to play. Matt Murdock will emerge from his ordeals a changed man-but will it be for better or worse? And when he faces up to his choices, can he truly live a life without the suit? Chip Zdarsky unveils the next chapter in the ever-surprising saga of Daredevil! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2019) #1-10.
232 PGS./Rated T+

In Shops: Mar 17, 2021

SRP: $34.99

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Troy-Jeffrey Allen is the producer and co-host of PREVIEWSworld Weekly. He is also the Consumer Marketing Manager for Geppi Family Enterprises. Troy's comics work includes MF DOOM: All Caps, Public Enemy's Apocalpyse '91, the Glyph Award-nominated Fight of the Century, the Harvey Award-nominated District Comics, and the Ringo Award-nominated Magic Bullet.