John Workman

John Workman

Born 1950 Beckly, West Virginia 560 series, 673 with collected and international editions 1,876 issues

3 awards

American letterer, editor, and artist whose career spans several decades. He served as art director of Heavy Metal magazine from 1977 to 1984 before becoming a sought-after freelance letterer. He is best known for his long collaboration with Walter Simonson beginning with The Mighty Thor #337, and for lettering the complete run of Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol at DC Comics.

Name

John Workman

Issues

1,876

Series

673

Collected Editions

109

International Editions

4

Titles

6

Awards

Harvey Award - Best Letterer (2016), Harvey Award - Best Letterer (2011), Harvey Award - Best Letterer (2009)

Also Known As

Coffin N. Cord, E. L. Bert, Ivan Workman, Jay Workman, J. P. Patches, W. H. Pratt, Toscanini, Waltonman, John E. Workman, Jr.

Gender

Male

Birth Date

June 20, 1950

Birth Place

Beckly, West Virginia

Country

United States

Series

Planet Atmos: Exordium

Planet Atmos: Exordium (2026)

Limited Series

Mad Cave Studios

4 issues

Gatchaman: Jinpei Henshin

Gatchaman: Jinpei Henshin (2026)

One-Shot

Mad Cave Studios

Batman by Tom King Omnibus

Batman by Tom King Omnibus (2025)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Jupiter's Legacy

Jupiter's Legacy (2020)

6 issues

Gatchaman: Only One Earth

Gatchaman: Only One Earth (2025)

Limited Series

Mad Cave Studios

4 issues

The Transformers Compendium

The Transformers Compendium (2025)

2 issues

Jupiter's Legacy: Finale

Jupiter's Legacy: Finale (2024)

Limited Series

Dark Horse Comics

5 issues

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham (2023)

Limited Series

4 issues

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham Noir Edition

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham Noir Edition (2023)

Limited Series

4 issues

World of Archie Double Digest

World of Archie Double Digest (2010)

152 issues

Issues

Issue #4

#4

Issue #4

Planet Atmos: Exordium (2026)

Aug 12, 2026

Issue #2

#2

Issue #2

Planet Atmos: Exordium (2026)

May 27, 2026

TPB

#1

TPB

Flash Gordon 1995 Special (2026)

May 12, 2026

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Planet Atmos: Exordium (2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Gatchaman: Jinpei Henshin (2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Volume 1

#1

Volume 1

Batman by Tom King Omnibus (2025)

Aug 19, 2025

Volume 6: Finale

#6

Volume 6: Finale

Jupiter's Legacy (2020)

Jul 30, 2025

Issue #4

#4

Issue #4

Gatchaman: Only One Earth (2025)

May 14, 2025

Compendium One

#1

Compendium One

The Transformers Compendium (2025)

May 28, 2025

Archie's Spring Special

#23

Archie's Spring Special

Archie Showcase Digest (2020)

Apr 09, 2025

Lists

Cover from Iconic Letterers & Typographers

Cover from Iconic Letterers & Typographers

Cover from Iconic Letterers & Typographers

Cover from Iconic Letterers & Typographers

Iconic Letterers & Typographers

The unsung masters of font, balloon placement, and dynamic sound effects who seamlessly guide the reader's eye.

Frequent collaborators

Ian Flynn

Ian Flynn

Pat Spaziante

Pat Spaziante

Walter Simonson

Walter Simonson

Vincent Lovallo

Vincent Lovallo

Mike Pellerito

Mike Pellerito

Tracy Yardley

Tracy Yardley

Matt Herms

Matt Herms

Tommy Lee Edwards

Tommy Lee Edwards

Jamal Peppers

Terry Austin

Terry Austin

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