Vanesa R. Del Rey

Vanesa R. Del Rey is a Spanish comic book artist best known for her moody, textured work on horror and crime titles. Born in Spain, she entered the industry in the early 2010s and quickly made a name for herself with a distinctive style that blends heavy inks, muted colors, and a gritty, atmospheric sensibility. Her most notable co-creation is *The Empty Man* (2014), a horror series written by Cullen Bunn and published by Boom! Studios, which she both drew and colored. Del Rey’s other major credits include *Hit: 1957*, *The Witcher: Witch’s Lament*, and *Briggs Land: Lone Wolves*, as well as a stint on *Daredevil Annual*. She often works as her own colorist and inker, giving her pages a cohesive, shadowy look that suits supernatural and crime stories. Her active period in comics spans from 2013 to 2021, with around 20 credited issues. While she has not received major mainstream awards, her work on *The Empty Man* earned a cult following and was adapted into a film in 2020. Del Rey’s legacy lies in her ability to evoke dread through expressive linework and restrained palettes, making her a sought-after collaborator in horror comics. She remains based in Spain and continues to influence the genre’s visual language.