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Dan Watters

writer
Dan Watters
Known forNightwing
Issues credited141
Active2017–2026
Primary rolewriter

Dan Watters is an English comics writer best known for his creator-owned series *Coffin Bound* and *Home Sick Pilots*, as well as his runs on *Lucifer* and *Batman*. Born in England, he entered the industry in the mid-2010s, quickly establishing a reputation for dark, imaginative storytelling that blends horror, surrealism, and psychological depth. His work often explores themes of identity, mortality, and the supernatural, with a style that balances visceral imagery with sharp dialogue. Watters has collaborated with artists such as Caspar Wijngaard and Dani, and co-created the *Lucifer* series as part of DC’s Sandman Universe imprint. He has also written extensively for Marvel and DC, including notable arcs on *Nightwing*, *Batman: Dark Patterns*, and *Arkham City: The Order of the World*. His independent work has earned critical acclaim for its originality and emotional weight. Watters remains active in the industry, continuing to produce both licensed and creator-owned material. He has received multiple award nominations, including for the Eisner and GLAAD Media Awards, solidifying his place as a distinctive voice in modern comics.

Full bibliography · 41 series

House of Whispers (2018) · 16
Batman: Dark Patterns (2025) · 13
Assassin's Creed: Uprising (2017) · 7
Arkham City: The Order of the World (2021) · 7
Sword of Azrael (2022) · 7
The Shadow (2017) · 6
Cowboy Bebop (2022) · 4
Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! (2024) · 4
Batman - Dark Patterns (2025) · 3
Wolfenstein (2017) · 2
Future State: Superman / Wonder Woman (2021) · 2
Superman Red & Blue (2021) · 2
Knight Terrors: Detective Comics (2023) · 2
Little Nightmares (2017) · 1
#1
Ocean Master: Year of the Villain (2020) · 1
#1
Coffin Bound (2020) · 1
#1
The Last God: Songs of Lost Children (2020) · 1
#1
The Picture of Everything Else (2020) · 1
#1
Superman Red and Blue (2021) · 1
#1
Future State: Wonder Woman (2021) · 1
Justice League Dark 2021 Annual (2022) · 1
#1
Ciudad Arkham: El orden del mundo (2022) · 1
Justice League Dark: The Great Wickedness (2022) · 1
Sword of Azrael: Dark Knight of the Soul (2022) · 1
#1
Dark Crisis: The Deadly Green (2022) · 1
#1
Lazarus Planet: We Once Were Gods (2023) · 1
#1
The Incal: Dying Star (2023) · 1
Justice League Dark Infinite - Le retour de Merlin (2023) · 1
Loki (2023) · 1
Tales from Dark Crisis (2023) · 1
Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special (2023) · 1
#1
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) · 1
#10
Doctor Who: Free Comic Book Day 2024 (2024) · 1
Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor (2024) · 1
#1
Absolute Power: Task Force VII (2024) · 1
#7
Superman: Action Comics (2024) · 1
#2
Nightwing 2025 Annual (2025) · 1
#1
Twilight Zone (2025) · 1
#1
Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor: The Prison Paradox (2025) · 1
#1

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