John K. Snyder III

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John K. Snyder III

Born
Area(s)	Penciller; Inker; Writer
Notable works	Grendel, Fashion In Action, Dr. Midnite, Suicide Squad, Nexus, Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde (Classics Illustrated), The Prowler.

John K. Snyder, III, is a writer and illustrator of comic books and graphic novels. His work has been published in the pages of the underground press (most notably The Duckberg Times), by independent comic book publishers, and by DC Comics (e.g., Green Lantern, Dr. Mid-nite). He wrote and drew his first project :"Fashion in Action" publised by Eclipse Comics in 1987. During this time he began to illustrate covers for books such as Comico's "Jonny Quest"comic series. He went on to work with Timothy Truman on "The Prowler" (also for Eclipse Comics) He sky-rocketed into fame shortly after, illustrating Matt Wagner's "Grendel" series (issues 24-33). During this time, he also illustrated DC comics "Suicide Squad". It was shortly after his completion of his "Suicide Squad" run when he did possibly his best work to date: "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" for First Comics and Berkeley Books. He continues to contribute countless comic book covers, limited series like: "Dr. Midnite", single issues and other various pieces to the comics world. His most current illustration project (still under production) is a three-issue Batman miniseries for DC Comics.