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'''John K. Snyder, III''',<ref name="CBG">{{cite web|last=Miller|first= John Jackson| url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays| work= [[Comics Buyer's Guide]]| date=June 10, 2005| accessdate= December 12, 2010 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5trAbNQWw | archivedate=October 29, 2010}}</ref> 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]]'').
'''John K. Snyder, III''',<ref name="CBG">{{cite web|last=Miller |first=John Jackson |url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays |work=[[Comics Buyer's Guide]] |date=June 10, 2005 |accessdate=December 12, 2010 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5trAbNQWw?url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |archivedate=October 30, 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> 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 ''[[Prowler (Eclipse Comics)|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]]'' and ''Joseph Conrad's Secret Agent'' for [[First Comics]] and Berkeley Books.
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 ''[[Prowler (Eclipse Comics)|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]]'' and ''Joseph Conrad's Secret Agent'' for [[First Comics]] and Berkeley Books.
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Snyder continues to produce comic book covers and illustrate limited series, single issues, and other pieces. He re-created (along with writer [[Matt Wagner]]) the character of ''[[Doctor Mid-Nite]]'' for DC Comics. His most recent illustration project was the covers for the graphic novel adaptation of [[Harlan Ellison]]'s "PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES" for IDW.
Snyder continues to produce comic book covers and illustrate limited series, single issues, and other pieces. He re-created (along with writer [[Matt Wagner]]) the character of ''[[Doctor Mid-Nite]]'' for DC Comics. His most recent illustration project was the covers for the graphic novel adaptation of [[Harlan Ellison]]'s "PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES" for IDW.


Snyder was a 1989 [[Eisner Award]] nominee, in the category of Best Art Team.<ref>[http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner89.shtml hahnlibrary.net]</ref>
Snyder was a 1989 [[Eisner Award]] nominee, in the category of Best Art Team.<ref>[http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner89.shtml hahnlibrary.net] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080107103215/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner89.shtml |date=2008-01-07 }}</ref>


Snyder has also illustrated cards for [[Last Unicorn Games]]' [[collectible card game]] ''[[Heresy: Kingdom Come]]''.<ref name="SendaiBubble-Artists">{{cite web
Snyder has also illustrated cards for [[Last Unicorn Games]]' [[collectible card game]] ''[[Heresy: Kingdom Come]]''.<ref name="SendaiBubble-Artists">{{cite web
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.comicvine.com/john-k-snyder-iii/2585/gallery/ Gallery of John K. Snyder's work on ''Comicvine'']
* [http://www.comicvine.com/john-k-snyder-iii/2585/gallery/ Gallery of John K. Snyder's work on ''Comicvine'']{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://en.dcdatabaseproject.com/John_K._Snyder_III DC Comics staff stub]
* [http://en.dcdatabaseproject.com/John_K._Snyder_III DC Comics staff stub]


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Not related to the Louisiana politician John K. Snyder
John K. Snyder, III
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Artist
Notable works
Grendel, Fashion In Action, Doctor Mid-Nite, Suicide Squad, The Prowler

John K. Snyder, III,[1] 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, 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 and Joseph Conrad's Secret Agent for First Comics and Berkeley Books.

Snyder continues to produce comic book covers and illustrate limited series, single issues, and other pieces. He re-created (along with writer Matt Wagner) the character of Doctor Mid-Nite for DC Comics. His most recent illustration project was the covers for the graphic novel adaptation of Harlan Ellison's "PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES" for IDW.

Snyder was a 1989 Eisner Award nominee, in the category of Best Art Team.[2]

Snyder has also illustrated cards for Last Unicorn Games' collectible card game Heresy: Kingdom Come.[3]

References

  1. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ hahnlibrary.net Archived 2008-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Heresy Cards by Artist". The Sendai Bubble. Archived from the original on 2003-12-10. Retrieved 2011-08-17. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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