John K. Snyder III
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John K. Snyder, III is a writer
and illustrator
of comic book
s and graphic novel
s. 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
, Doctor Mid-Nite
).
Snyder wrote and drew his first project, Fashion in Action, published 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). Snyder gained notoriety shortly thereafter with his work illustrating Matt Wagner
's Grendel
series (issues #24-33). During this time, Snyder also illustrated DC Comics' Suicide Squad
. It was shortly after Snyder's completion of the Suicide Squad run that he did Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde for First Comics
and Berkeley Books.
He continues to contribute countless comic book covers and limited series (like Doctor Mid-Nite), 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.
Snyder was a 1989 Eisner Award
nominee, in the category of Best Art Team.
Snyder has also illustrated cards for Last Unicorn Games
' collectible card game
Heresy: Kingdom Come
.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
of comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
s and graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
s. His work has been published in the pages of the underground press (most notably The Duckberg Times
The Duckberg Times
The Duckberg Times was a free, alternative newspaper published in Washington, D.C., from January 1985 through 1990.A typical issue featured between 16 and 32 tabloid size pages, although some issues were printed in broadsheet format shortly before its demise...
), by independent comic book publishers, and by DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
(e.g., Green Lantern
Green Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
, Doctor Mid-Nite
Doctor Mid-Nite
Doctor Mid-Nite is a fictional superhero physician in DC Comics. The figure has been represented in the comics by three different individuals, Charles McNider, Beth Chapel and Pieter Anton Cross. Dr. Mid-Nite was originally created by writer Charles Reizenstein and artist Stanley Josephs Aschmeier...
).
Snyder wrote and drew his first project, Fashion in Action, published by Eclipse Comics
Eclipse Comics
Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publisher, one of several independent publishers during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1978, it published the first graphic novel intended for the newly created comic book specialty store market...
in 1987. During this time he began to illustrate covers for books such as Comico
Comicó
Comicó is a village and municipality in Río Negro Province in Argentina....
's Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest is a media franchise that revolves around a boy named Jonny Quest who accompanies his father on extraordinary adventures. The franchise started with a 1964-65 television series and has come to include two subsequent television series, two television films, and a video game.-1964–1965...
comic series. He went on to work with Timothy Truman
Timothy Truman
Timothy Truman is an American writer, artist and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on Grimjack , Scout, and the reinvention of Jonah Hex, with Joe R. Lansdale...
on The Prowler
Prowler (Eclipse Comics)
The Prowler was a comic created by Timothy Truman and John K. Snyder III for Eclipse Comics.Two four-issue color miniseries, a black and white one-shot and a one-shot crossover with Airboy were published in 1987-1988. The comic concerned a manipulative elderly hero, in the manner of The Shadow, and...
(also for Eclipse Comics). Snyder gained notoriety shortly thereafter with his work illustrating Matt Wagner
Matt Wagner
Matt Wagner is an American comic book writer and artist, best known as the creator of the series Mage and Grendel.-Career:...
's Grendel
Grendel
Grendel is one of three antagonists, along with Grendel's mother and the dragon, in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf . Grendel is usually depicted as a monster, though this is the subject of scholarly debate. In the poem, Grendel is feared by all but Beowulf.-Story:The poem Beowulf is contained in...
series (issues #24-33). During this time, Snyder also illustrated DC Comics' Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad, also known as Task Force X , is a name for two fictional organizations in the DC Comics Universe. The first version debuted in The Brave and the Bold #25 , and the second in Legends #3...
. It was shortly after Snyder's completion of the Suicide Squad run that he did Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde for First Comics
First Comics
First Comics was an American comic-book publisher that was active from 1983–1991, known for titles like American Flagg!, Grimjack, Nexus, Badger, Dreadstar, and Jon Sable...
and Berkeley Books.
He continues to contribute countless comic book covers and limited series (like Doctor Mid-Nite), single issues, and other various pieces to the comics world. His most current illustration project (still under production) is a three-issue Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
miniseries for DC Comics.
Snyder was a 1989 Eisner Award
Eisner Award
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, and sometimes referred to as the Oscar Awards of the Comics Industry, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books. The Eisner Awards were first conferred in 1988, created in response to the...
nominee, in the category of Best Art Team.
Snyder has also illustrated cards for Last Unicorn Games
Last Unicorn Games
Last Unicorn Games was a games publisher that was eventually absorbed by Wizards of the Coast.Last Unicorn developed the collectible card games Dune and Heresy: Kingdom Come as well as the 2000 role-playing game Dune: Chronicles of the Imperium...
' collectible card game
Collectible card game
thumb|Players and their decksA collectible card game , also called a trading card game or customizable card game, is a game played using specially designed sets of playing cards...
Heresy: Kingdom Come
Heresy: Kingdom Come
Heresy: Kingdom Come was a collectible card game developed and published by Last Unicorn Games in 1995. The game was based around religion-themed fantasy in a cyberpunk setting.-Publication history:...
.