Klaus Janson

Klaus Janson

Born 1952 New York City 695 series, 985 with collected and international editions 1,974 issues

9 awards

Klaus Janson is a comic artist and inker who has worked for Marvel and DC since the 1970s. He is best known for inking Frank Miller's run on Daredevil, and later co-penciled Batman: The Dark Knight Returns with Miller.

Upcoming Appearances

Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 (Guest)

Name

Klaus Janson

Issues

1,974

Series

985

Collected Editions

211

International Editions

80

Titles

19

Awards

Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voters' Choice (2024), Harvey Award - Best Inker (2016), Inkwell Awards - Favorite Inker (2013), Harvey Award - Best Inker (2013), Inkpot Award (2012), Shel Dorf Awards - Inker of the Year (2011), Harvey Award - Best Inker (2010), Inkwell Awards - The Sinnott Hall of Fame Award (2010), Kirby Award - Best Art Team (1987)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

January 23, 1952

Birth Place

New York City

Country

United States

Links

www.instagram.com/kjansonnyc

Series

Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event

Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event (2026)

Limited Series

4 issues

Doomquest

Doomquest (2026)

Limited Series

4 issues

Venom

Venom (2025)

13 issues

Star Wars: Boba Fett - Black, White & Red

Star Wars: Boba Fett - Black, White & Red (2025)

Limited Series

4 issues

DC / Marvel: Batman / Deadpool

DC / Marvel: Batman / Deadpool (2026)

One-Shot

DC Comics, Marvel Comics and DC Comics

Thor Modern Era Epic Collection: The World Eaters

Thor Modern Era Epic Collection: The World Eaters (2025)

Collected Edition

1 issue

EC: Epitaphs from the Abyss

EC: Epitaphs from the Abyss (2024)

Limited Series

12 issues

The Avengers Epic Collection: Court Martial

The Avengers Epic Collection: Court Martial (2025)

Collected Edition

1 issue

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #21 - Silent Missions Edition

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #21 - Silent Missions Edition (2025)

One-Shot

Image Comics, Skybound

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane (2025)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Issues

Issue #4

#4

Issue #4

Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event (2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Doomquest (2026)

May 27, 2026

[Untitled]; Eddie Parker: Your Friendly Neighborhood Symbiote; Parallel Lies!

#252

[Untitled]; Eddie Parker: Your Friendly Neighborhood Symbiote; Parallel Lies!

Dec 03, 2025

Meeting Of The Minds

#3

Meeting Of The Minds

Star Wars: Boba Fett - Black, White & Red (2025)

Nov 26, 2025

The Cosmic Kiss Caper!

#1

The Cosmic Kiss Caper!

DC / Marvel: Batman / Deadpool (2026)

Nov 19, 2025

Volume 3

#1

Volume 3

Thor Modern Era Epic Collection: The World Eaters (2025)

Aug 20, 2025

Stilled the Waves; Help Less; She Needs Help

#12

Stilled the Waves; Help Less; She Needs Help

EC: Epitaphs from the Abyss (2024)

Jun 18, 2025

Volume 12

#1

Volume 12

The Avengers Epic Collection: Court Martial (2025)

May 06, 2025

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Giant-Size Marvel Omnibus (2025)

May 28, 2025

Volume 3

#1

Volume 3

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane (2025)

Apr 02, 2025

Lists

Cover from The Greatest Inkers in Comic History

Cover from The Greatest Inkers in Comic History

Cover from The Greatest Inkers in Comic History

Cover from The Greatest Inkers in Comic History

The Greatest Inkers in Comic History

The master craftsmen who elevate penciled artwork, adding depth, texture, and finality to raw illustrations.

Frequent collaborators

John Romita Jr.

John Romita Jr.

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Dean White

Dean White

Jim Novak

Jim Novak

Joe Rosen

Joe Rosen

Irving Watanabe

Irving Watanabe

Sal Buscema

Sal Buscema

Roger McKenzie

Roger McKenzie

Glynis Oliver Wein

Glynis Oliver Wein

Annette Kawecki

Annette Kawecki

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