Daniel Kibblesmith

Daniel Jordan Kibblesmith was born on October 9, 1983, and is an American writer and comedian whose work spans television, comic books, and digital media. He is best known in comics for his sharp, humorous scripts on licensed properties, notably *Darkwing Duck*, *Rick and Morty: The End*, and *Rick and Morty vs. the Universe*, as well as *Lockjaw*, *Valiant High*, and a *Loki* series. His path into comics came after establishing himself as a writer for *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*, where he earned five Emmy nominations. Kibblesmith’s comic work often balances wit with heartfelt character moments, making him a natural fit for both Marvel’s cosmic and street-level titles and the absurdist antics of *Rick and Morty*. He has collaborated with artists such as Walter Simonson and various illustrators on the *Valiant High* series. His signature style blends pop-culture savvy with a comedian’s timing, evident in his ability to craft dialogue-driven stories that appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers. Later in his career, he continued to write for television while contributing to major comic franchises, solidifying his reputation as a versatile voice in modern genre storytelling.