Alex Ross is an American comic book writer/artist known for his realistic, painted-style depictions of superheroes. He is best known for his work on Marvels, Kingdom Come, and Justice.
Born on January 22, 1970, in Portland, Oregon.
Studied painting at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.
Broke into the comic book industry in 1993 with the miniseries Terminator: The Burning Earth published by Now Comics.
Won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1997 Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (Interior Art) for Kingdom Come.
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Marvels is a four-issue limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1994. It was written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Alex Ross. The series was a critical and commercial success and is considered a modern classic.
Kingdom Come is a four-issue limited series published by DC Comics in 1996. It was written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. The series is set in the future and features an older generation of superheroes dealing with a younger generation that does not share their values.
Justice is a twelve-issue limited series published by DC Comics from 2005-2007. It was written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross and illustrated by Ross. The series is a tribute to the Silver Age of DC Comics and features many of its iconic characters.
Alex Ross' painting style is known for being highly realistic and detailed. He uses a combination of digital and traditional media to create his artwork.
As of 2021, Alex Ross' net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Alex Ross' most famous work is arguably Kingdom Come, a four-issue limited series published by DC Comics in 1996.
Yes, Alex Ross still works for Marvel and DC Comics on occasion, but he also does work for other publishers and on his own projects.
Yes, Alex Ross has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1997 Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (Interior Art) for Kingdom Come.