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Sachs and Violens is an American four issue comic bookComic book

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 mini-series written by Peter DavidPeter David

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, with art by George PérezGeorge Pérez

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, published by MarvelMarvel Comics

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's Epic ComicsFacts About Epic Comics

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 imprint from 1993 to 1994.

Part of the short-lived Heavy Hitters line, the book featured a greater amount of violence and adult situations compared with mainstream comic books of the time (the title itself is an obvious play on the words "sex and violence"), and as such it was recommended for mature readers.

The miniseries was collected in a trade paperbackTrade paperback

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 by DC ComicsDC Comics

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 in December 2006.

Plot summary

Juanita "J.J." Sachs is a model who does softcore photo shoots for her friend Ernie "Violens" Schultz, a former Vietnam WarVietnam War

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 photojournalist. After her friend is viciously murdered in a snuffSnuff

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 photo shoot, the two of them track down the people responsible, and in the process uncover an underworld of depravity, ending in a violent showdown in Mardi GrasMardi Gras

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.

Sachs and Violens currently appear as supporting characters in Peter David's creator-ownedCreator ownership

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 title, Fallen AngelFallen Angel (comics)

Fallen Angel is a fictional comic book heroine created and owned by Peter David....
.

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