Alitha Martinez

Alitha E. Martinez is an American comic book artist known for her work across the major publishers, including Marvel, DC, Image, and Archie. Born in 1970, she entered the industry in the late 1990s and has been active from 1998 to the present. She is best recognized for her runs on Marvel's *Iron Man*, DC's *Batgirl*, and the *Heroes* webcomics. Her style is clean and dynamic, often bringing a grounded energy to superhero action. Among her key collaborations are projects with writers like Vita Ayala, with whom she co-created the *Nubia & the Amazons* and *Nubia: Queen of the Amazons* series for DC. She also contributed to *Black Panther* and the *Absolute Power: Origins* storyline. Martinez has been a steady presence in the industry, known for her versatility across both mainstream and digital comics. While she has not received major lifetime awards, her work has earned her a dedicated following among fans of modern superhero art. She continues to work in comics, with her most recent credits appearing in 2025.