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"The Unwritten" is an urban fantasy comic book series published by DC Vertigo, created by writer Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross. The narrative centers on Tom Taylor, the son of an author famous for a series of bestselling books about a boy wizard named Tommy Taylor. Tom becomes entangled in a complex, metafictional conspiracy where the boundaries between literature and reality blur. The series is intended for mature readers who enjoy literary deconstructions and dark fantasy.
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Is 'The Unwritten' comic series a Harry Potter ripoff?
While the series features a protagonist named Tom Taylor whose father wrote a famous book series about a boy wizard named Tommy Taylor, it is not a Harry Potter adaptation. Instead, it explores a much darker, meta-fictional urban fantasy narrative about how stories shape reality.
Who are the creators of the 'The Unwritten' comic series?
'The Unwritten' was created by writer Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross. It was published by the DC Vertigo imprint starting in 2009 and ran for several years.
What is the main plot of 'The Unwritten'?
The story follows Tom Taylor, who struggles with his identity as the real-life inspiration for a globally famous fictional boy wizard. When dark secrets about his father emerge, Tom is pulled into a secret world where the lines between fiction and reality violently blur.
How many issues of 'The Unwritten' were published by DC Vertigo?
The main run of 'The Unwritten' published by DC Vertigo spans 54 issues. After the main series concluded in 2013, it was followed by a limited sequel series titled 'The Unwritten: Apocalypse' which ran for 12 issues.
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