Eric Battle
Official Panelist
2026 Participant · Comics / Graphic · Mississippi · Non-Fiction · History · Civil Rights
Eric Battle is an illustrator, curator, and art director whose career has covered the spectrum of comic books and graphic novels, children's books, fashion, and advertising. He is most recognized for his dynamic and compelling visuals, and has illustrated the stories of many popular icons, from Spider-Man and the X-Men to Batman and Godzilla. His collaborators include bestselling novelist L.A. Banks (on her Vampire Huntress Legends novel series), World Fantasy Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, AMC's Walking Dead producer Gale Anne Hurd, and Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin. In October 2023, Eric was recruited by the US Mint's Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to add his dynamic design and visual sensibilities to upcoming coin and medal designs.
Book Title(s)
- Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear