Jason Pearson

Jason Trent Pearson was born on August 29, 1970, and passed away on December 19, 2022. An American comic book creator, he is best remembered for his visceral, high-energy artwork and for creating the series *Body Bags*. He began his professional career in the early 1990s, quickly making a name for himself with dynamic illustrations for major publishers. Pearson was a founding member of the celebrated Gaijin Studios, a collective that fostered a distinctive, polished style. Over a three-decade career, he worked on a wide range of iconic characters, including the Legion of Super-Heroes, Spider-Man, Batman, and Deadpool. His signature style—marked by crisp linework, expressive anatomy, and a flair for action—made him a sought-after artist. Among his notable collaborations, he contributed to *Deadpool: Wade Wilson's War* and the ongoing *Deadpool* series, as well as *Kill Whitey Donovan* and *Witchblade*. Pearson’s work as a writer and artist on *Body Bags* remains his most personal and enduring creation. His legacy endures through his influential art and the impact he had on the look of 1990s and 2000s comics.