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Ken Mora

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Ken Mora is the visionary creator behind Caravaggio: A Light Before The Darkness, the acclaimed graphic novel biography of the Baroque master Caravaggio. As a distinguished graphic novel publisher, Mora continues to expand his reach, bringing captivating serialized comics to an international audience. Distributed in English worldwide by Markosia [UK] (June, 2019) and in Italian by Fumetti Collettivo Zen [IT] (May, 2025).

Mora's creative journey, rooted in a lifelong passion for comics and film, has evolved into a dynamic career in publishing, writing, and animation. His dedication to artistic storytelling has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Best E-Comic Award at the New Media Film Festival (2022), the Independent Press Award ...more

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Average rating: 4.35 · 17 ratings · 9 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Caravaggio: A Light Before The Darkness by Ken Mora (Goodreads Author), Cyrus Mesarcia (Illustrator) 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Winner 2021 Independent Press Award

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CARAVAGGIO: A LIGHT BEFORE THE DARKNESS by Ken Mora is recognized as Winner in the category of Graphic Novel by Independent Press Award®, 2021.

Independent Press Award Win, 2021 added to accolades for Caravaggio: A Light Before The Darkness
Independent Press Award Win, 2021 added to accolades for Caravaggio: A Light Before The Darkness
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Write Fiction in 10 Easy Steps w/ ChatGPT: An Essential Writing Guide in the Age of A.I. (DON'T Save the Cat)

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