Jen Bartel

Jen Bartel is an American illustrator and comic book artist best known for her vibrant cover work and interior art for Marvel Comics and Image Comics. Born in 1901, she first gained widespread attention for her contributions to Jem and the Holograms before co-creating the Image series *Blackbird* with writer Sam Humphries. Her signature style—characterized by luminous colors, fluid linework, and a keen sense of fashion and emotion—quickly made her a sought-after cover artist. Bartel’s most credited titles include *She-Hulk*, *America*, *Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman*, and the *She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell* run, where her art brought a modern, expressive energy to the character. She has been active in the industry from 2016 through 2025, with 43 credited issues as artist, colorist, or inker. Bartel’s cover work earned her two Eisner Awards, in 2019 and 2022, recognizing her as one of the field’s most distinctive visual talents. Her legacy lies in her ability to blend superhero spectacle with intimate, character-driven storytelling, influencing a new generation of artists drawn to her bold, graceful aesthetic.