Becky Cloonan, born June 23, 1980, is an American comic book creator whose career spans writing, drawing, coloring, inking, and lettering across more than two hundred published issues. She first gained wider attention through work with Tokyopop and Vertigo, building a reputation as a versatile storyteller comfortable across multiple genres.
In 2012, she made history as the first woman to draw DC Comics' flagship Batman title, a milestone that reflected both her technical skill and the industry's gradual broadening of opportunities. Her catalog stretches from 2003 through the mid-2020s and encompasses a notably diverse range of projects. Among her most significant credits are Demo, American Virgin, Gotham Academy, Southern Cross, Wonder Woman, and Batgirls — titles that together demonstrate her ability to move between intimate character-driven stories and larger superhero narratives with equal confidence.
Cloonan's line work tends toward expressiveness and atmosphere, qualities that have made her a sought-after collaborator throughout her career. Her longevity in an industry that can be unforgiving to artists who don't adapt speaks to both her craft and her willingness to take on varied creative roles rather than limiting herself to a single function. She remains one of the more genuinely multifaceted figures working in American comics.
