John Kalisz is an American comics colorist whose career stretches from the early 1990s through the present day, making him one of the more prolific artists working in the craft. His birth date and place are not publicly documented in available sources.
New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 (2026)
Kalisz broke into the industry in 1992 and built a steady reputation working across both major publishers, accumulating credits on more than a thousand issues over three decades. His most prominent assignments have included JSA, Batman and Robin, Detective Comics, Justice League Adventures, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four — a range that speaks to his versatility across superhero titles at both DC and Marvel. In August 1997, he contributed coloring to DC Entertainment's official comic adaptation of the film Steel, the Shaquille O'Neal-starring feature released by Warner Bros.
JSA #18 (2026)
The consistency and quality of his work earned him four consecutive nominations for the Comics Buyer's Guide Favorite Colorist Award, spanning 2001 through 2004 — a sustained recognition from readers that few colorists in any given era can claim. Though coloring often goes underappreciated relative to writing and penciling, Kalisz's long tenure across flagship titles at both major publishers demonstrates the degree to which editors and creative teams have relied on his contributions. He remained active in the industry as recently as 2026.
