J. Scott Campbell

Comic book artist and writer

J. Scott Campbell - Comic book artist and writer
Born

April 12th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American comic book artist and writer, recognized for contributions to the comic book industry through both illustration and writing. Gained prominence for work on series such as 'Gen 13', 'Danger Girl', and 'Soulfire'. His artistic style is characterized by a focus on dynamic poses and detailed figures. In addition to comic books, also contributed to the design of characters in video games and other media.

Illustrated 'Gen 13'

Created 'Danger Girl'

Worked on 'Soulfire'

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