Alan Davis
Actor
Born January 1, 1945 in Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom (1945–2021)·d. January 1, 2021 (aged 76)
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Alan Davis is an English comic book writer and artist, known for his work on Captain Britain, The Uncanny X-Men, ClanDestine, Detective Comics, Excalibur, JLA: The Nail and JLA: Another Nail.
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Career brief
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Career Trajectory
Alan Davis began his professional career in British comics during the late 1970s, establishing himself as a virtuoso artist and writer through his work on Captain Britain and subsequent high-profile runs at Marvel and DC Comics. His breakthrough came with Excalibur, where his distinctive visual style and narrative sensibility earned him recognition as one of the industry's premier talents. Over four decades, Davis has maintained an elite position in comics, known for his meticulous craftsmanship, dynamic compositions, and ability to balance commercial success with artistic integrity.
Career Highlight
Co-created and illustrated Excalibur for Marvel Comics (1987), establishing himself as a defining voice in superhero comics
Training & Education
University of Kent at Canterbury (BA, Drama and Theatre Studies, 1988); Goldsmiths, University of London (MA, Creative Writing, 2018); Honorary Doctorate, University of Kent at Canterbury (2003)
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Career Arc
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1945Born in Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom
1987Co-created and illustrated Excalibur for Marvel Comics (1987), establishing himself as a defining voice in superhero comics
2021Died
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