Alex Ross is an American comic book writer and artist who is renowned for his stunning, photorealistic illustrations. He is best known for his work on superheroes, including DC Comics' Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, as well as Marvel Comics' Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Avengers.
Born in Portland, Oregon in 1970
Studied painting at the American Academy of Art in Chicago
Began working for comic book companies after being discovered at a Chicago convention in 1993
Received critical acclaim for his work on Marvels in 1994
Won numerous awards, including the Will Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist in 1999 and 2000
Continues to produce highly regarded works to this day
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A four-issue comic book limited series written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Alex Ross, published by Marvel Comics in 1994. The series was a commercial and critical success and is regarded as a masterpiece of the superhero genre.
A four-issue comic book limited series written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross, published by DC Comics in 1996. The series is set in the future of the DC Universe and features an aging Superman who returns to action to save the world from a new generation of violent superheroes.
A six-issue comic book limited series written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, with Ross providing the art, published by Marvel Comics in 2020. The series is set in a dystopian future where the X-Men are the only remaining superheroes in a world ravaged by a mysterious virus.
Alex Ross is known for his stunning, photorealistic illustrations of superheroes, including DC Comics' Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, as well as Marvel Comics' Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Avengers.
Marvels is a four-issue comic book limited series written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Alex Ross, published by Marvel Comics in 1994. The series was a commercial and critical success and is regarded as a masterpiece of the superhero genre.
Kingdom Come is a four-issue comic book limited series written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross, published by DC Comics in 1996. The series is set in the future of the DC Universe and features an aging Superman who returns to action to save the world from a new generation of violent superheroes.
Alex Ross' competitors include Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, and Todd McFarlane, all of whom are prominent comic book artists and writers known for their work on superhero comics.
Alex Ross has won numerous awards, including the Will Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist in 1999 and 2000, and the Harvey Award for Best Artist in 1997 and 1999.