Keith R. A. DeCandido

Keith R. A. DeCandido was born on April 18, 1969, in the United States. He is best known as a prolific writer of media tie-in fiction, working across comic books, novels, and role-playing games. His comic book career, active from 2000 to 2024, includes writing for *Star Trek: The Next Generation -- Perchance to Dream*, multiple *Farscape* miniseries such as *Gone and Back*, *D'Argo's Quest*, and *D'Argo's Trial*, and even *Cars: Adventures of Tow Mater*. DeCandido’s work frequently adapts popular franchises, including *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, *Doctor Who*, *Supernatural*, *Leverage*, *Spider-Man*, *X-Men*, and *Stargate SG-1*. Beyond comics, he has authored numerous tie-in novels for properties like *Star Trek* and *Sleepy Hollow*. A martial artist and musician, DeCandido brings a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to his licensed work. While he has not been a major award winner in comics, his consistent output has made him a trusted name in media tie-ins, bridging the gap between screen and page for decades.