Matt Kindt was born on April 11, 1973, and has built a reputation as one of contemporary comics' most versatile creator-owned voices, working as a writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He cut his teeth on spy-themed stories, and the critical traction those early projects gained opened doors to work-for-hire assignments across superhero and genre fiction.
He is perhaps best recognized for MIND MGMT, his sprawling espionage series that showcased his ability to handle both the writing and visual sides of a project simultaneously. That same sensibility carried into his extensive contributions to Valiant Entertainment, where titles such as X-O Manowar, Ninjak, and Rai placed him at the center of that publisher's superhero universe during a productive stretch running through the mid-2010s. His creator-owned catalog also includes Dept. H and Grass Kings, each demonstrating a willingness to shift tone and subject matter while maintaining a distinctly personal artistic touch.
Among his co-creations, BRZRKR stands out commercially — its debut issue became the highest-selling single comic of the 21st century. Kindt has remained prolific across more than 300 credited issues spanning 2004 into the mid-2020s. His work has drawn repeated recognition from the industry, earning nominations for both Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards.
X-O Manowar (2017) (2017) · 44
Justice League of America (2013) · 10
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. (2011) · 8
Liga de la Justicia de América (2013) · 7
My Greatest Adventure (2011) · 6
Black Hammer '45 (2019) · 5
Divinity III: Stalinverse (2016) · 4
Crimson Flower (2021) · 4
Mind MGMT: Bootleg (2022) · 4
Infinity: The Hunt (2013) · 3
Apache Delivery Service (2022) · 3
2 Sisters: A Super-Spy Graphic Novel (2004) · 2
3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man (2009) · 2
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man (2013) · 2
Inhumanity: The Awakening (2014) · 2
Archie vs. Predator (2015) · 2
Michael Chabon Presents: The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist (2004) · 1
Super Spy: Lost Dossiers (2010) · 1
3 Story: Secret Files of the Giant Man (2012) · 1
Mind MGMT: One for One (2013) · 1
Red Handed: The Fine Art of Strange Crimes (2013) · 1
Quantum & Woody (2013) · 1
One Dollar Debut: Unity (2013) · 1
Detective Comics (2011) · 1
Valiant First Pullbox Preview (2014) · 1
Superagent Frankenstein (2013) · 1
One Dollar Debut: Rai (2014) · 1
The Valiant: One Dollar Debut (2015) · 1
Ninjak One Dollar Debut (2016) · 1
Rai One Dollar Debut (2016) · 1
Divinity One Dollar Debut (2016) · 1
Valiant: 4001 A.D. FCBD Special (2016) · 1
Poppy! and the Lost Lagoon (2016) · 1
Black Hammer Giant-Sized Annual (2017) · 1
X-O Manowar (2017) Spring Preview (2017) · 1
Valiant: X-O Manowar 2017 FCBD Special (2017) · 1
4001 A.D. Deluxe Edition (2017) · 1
Dept. H - Unter Druck (2019) · 1
Planet of the Apes: When Worlds Collide (2019) · 1
Divinity Dollar Debut (2019) · 1
X-O Manowar Dollar Debut (2019) · 1
Mind MGMT (Free Comic Book Day France 2019) (2019) · 1
Black Hammer: Streets of Spiral (2019) · 1
The Hero Trade (2020) · 1
Refuse x Last Resorts (2021) · 1
Brzrkr: The Lost Book of B (2024) · 1
Cruel Universe (2024) · 1
BOOM! Studios 20th Anniversary Special Free Comic Book Day (2025) · 1
Pyramid of Health (2025) · 1
Mind MGMT / Fort Psycho FCBD 2026 Special Issue (2026) · 1
Olympus Saga: Megalith (2026) · 1
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