John Watkiss

John Watkiss (28 July 1961 – 21 January 2017) was a British artist. He was known for his painting and his work in comics and movie production. His career led him from cover artist for graphic novels to storyboard artist and character designer. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Watkiss' comics illustration work includes DC Comics' "The Sandman" #39 (1992) and #53 (1993), "Sandman Mystery Theatre" #5–8 (1993), "Starman" #18 (1996), and all 13 issues of "Deadman".
Watkiss died of cancer at the age of 55.