Colleen Coover

Colleen Coover was born on July 14, 1969, and is a comic book artist and writer based in Portland, Oregon. She first gained attention for creating *Small Favors*, a lesbian-themed erotic comic series published by Eros Comix. Her work as an illustrator on the limited series *Banana Sunday* for Oni Press further showcased her clean, expressive style. Coover also contributed to Marvel Comics, drawing several short stories for *X-Men: First Class*. Her credits span over three dozen issues from 1994 to 2026, with notable work on *Adventure Time: The Flip Side*, *Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers*, *Girl Comics*, *Power Pack: Day One*, and *Godzilla vs. America: Portland*. Coover’s art is characterized by its warmth and clarity, often blending whimsy with a strong sense of character. She has collaborated with writers and artists across independent and mainstream publishers, leaving a mark on both creator-owned and licensed projects. Her legacy includes expanding representation in comics through her early erotic work and her steady, versatile contributions to all-ages and superhero titles. Coover remains active in the industry, continuing to work as an artist, colorist, inker, letterer, and writer.