17+ Best Comics & Graphic Novel Book Illustrators for Hire in the United States

Daimon

Chicago, IL, USA

Daimon is an comic book illustrator and Designer from Chicago who believes in honesty in art and in life.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, African American Fiction, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Dc comics
Chirp RADIO Chicago
The Microphone Misfitz
Eddie Klinker
Shein
Round table Companies

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Rose

Pasadena, CA, USA

I help engage young and young-at-heart readers with visually inspiring illustrations and fun characters in whimsical environments.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Michael

Panama City, FL, USA

Published sci-fi illustrator and concept designer. I specialize in crafting dynamic, immersive worlds for entertainment media.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

Echtra Games
Gala
Certain Affinity
Rooster Teeth

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Mike

Maplewood, NJ, USA

I’m a dynamic and bold freelance illustrator and comic book artist based out the the greater NY area

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Catherine

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Versatile cartoonist and award-winning Illustrator, specializing in colorful and bold digital Illustrations!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Future House Publishing
Previously Pluto Games

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Nate

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Los Angeles-based illustrator and syndicated cartoonist featured in the NY Times, MAD Magazine, Red Bull advertising, and Scholastic.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Red Bull - Kastner Agency
MAD Magazine
King Features

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David

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Illustrator and cartoonist with a humorous and kid-friendly aesthetic who has worked for Nickelodeon, MAD Magazine, Exploding Kittens + more

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy, Comics Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Exploding Kittens
MAD Magazine
Buzzfeed
Funny or Die / Comedy Central

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Anthony

Centerton, AR, USA

Self-taught comic illustrator with a sharp sense of humor and a bold manga-inspired style, dynamic action and brutal details.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Fantasy, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Bentkey Ventures LLC
Spinrack

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Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

Hi authors! Long time Reedsy designer. Always looking for creative partners, who want a unique cover. Message me for my detailed process.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Write Bloody Publishing
NPR - Austin, TX
Gap Online
Ladders
Democratic National Committee
Bully Pulpit Interactive

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Jessica

Portland, OR, USA

I have specialized in humorous illustration for about 19 years. I love working with both publishers and self-publishing authors.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Home & Garden, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Beverly

Pasadena, CA, USA

I'm an California-based illustrator specializing in character design of humans, animals, and magical creatures.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Self-employed
Hachette Publishing

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Lauren

Miami, Florida, USA

Hello, I am an artist, illustrator, and designer. I love nature and specialize in drawing fantastical creatures.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Nature, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Florida Sea Grant
University of Floirda
Florida Museum of Natural History
Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

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Mike

Walnut, CA, USA

Freelance Illustrator specializing in children’s books and character design who loves to tell stories that will make you laugh!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Walter Foster

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Peter

West Chester, PA, USA

Passionate about using my illustration and graphic design skills to enable clear communication. Seeking to work with other creatives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, and Art.

Work experience:

Zenda Consulting
Eulerity
Self-employed

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Gillian

Oakland, CA, USA

I'm an illustrator from California specializing in vibrant pictures with a hand-drawn feel for YA, children's, self-help, and biographies.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Calendars, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Aya

Portland, OR, USA

Aya Morton is an author/illustrator with over 14 years experience in graphic novel and book illustration.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, New Age, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kel

Atlanta, GA, USA

I’m an Illustrator and Concept Designer ready to collaborate, I've done work with comics and various freelance projects for roughly 5 years.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.

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