Jason Trent Pearson was born on August 29, 1970, and passed away on December 19, 2022. An American comic book creator, he is best remembered for his visceral, high-energy artwork and for creating the series *Body Bags*. He began his professional career in the early 1990s, quickly making a name for himself with dynamic illustrations for major publishers. Pearson was a founding member of the celebrated Gaijin Studios, a collective that fostered a distinctive, polished style. Over a three-decade career, he worked on a wide range of iconic characters, including the Legion of Super-Heroes, Spider-Man, Batman, and Deadpool. His signature style—marked by crisp linework, expressive anatomy, and a flair for action—made him a sought-after artist. Among his notable collaborations, he contributed to *Deadpool: Wade Wilson's War* and the ongoing *Deadpool* series, as well as *Kill Whitey Donovan* and *Witchblade*. Pearson’s work as a writer and artist on *Body Bags* remains his most personal and enduring creation. His legacy endures through his influential art and the impact he had on the look of 1990s and 2000s comics.
