Thomas Yeates

Thomas Yeates was born on January 19, 1955, in the United States. He is best known for his illustrative work on the classic newspaper comic strips *Prince Valiant* and *Zorro*, as well as for his extensive contributions to adaptations of characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Yeates entered the comics field in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself as a skilled artist with a detailed, atmospheric style that suited adventure and fantasy. His most prominent work appears in the pages of *Tarzan*, *Conan*, and the crossover series *Groo Meets Tarzan* and *Groo vs. Conan*, often in collaboration with writers and inkers who shared his affinity for pulp heroes. He also contributed to the Arthurian tale *Arthur and Lancelot: The Fight for Camelot*. Over a career spanning from 1980 to 2022, Yeates worked on 56 issues across various titles, serving as artist, colorist, inker, and writer. His legacy lies in his faithful, evocative renditions of iconic characters, bringing a classic comic-strip sensibility to modern comic books. While major industry awards are not widely recorded for him, his steady, respected body of work has earned him a dedicated following among fans of heroic fantasy and adventure comics.