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Artist · United States

1963 to 2026

Known for

“The Sandman”

Portrait of Sam Kieth
Cover of The SandmanThe SandmanCover of The MaxxThe MaxxCover of Epicurus the SageEpicurus the Sage
Born1963
Born inGrand Rapids
First credit1988
CountryUnited States
Workcomics artist
Alsocomics writer
Died2026

Sam Kieth.

comics artist · comics writer

United States, 1963 to 2026

In short

Sam Kieth (January 11, 1963, March 15, 2026) was an American comics artist and writer, best known as the creator of The Maxx and Zero Girl and co-creator of The Sandman.

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Biodata

Born
1963, Grand Rapids
Died
2026, Sacramento
Citizenship
United States
Active
1988 to 1993
Work
comics artist, comics writer, illustrator
Career

Sam Kieth, in numbers

Years active
The Sandman, 1988Epicurus the Sage, 1989The Maxx, 19933works
Works by year, 1988 to 1993. Known for
2works1980s
Works by decade. Busiest: the 1980s.

Sketchbook

Portrait of Sam Kieth

Cover of The SandmanCover of The MaxxCover of Epicurus the Sage
Known for

The essential Sam Kieth