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Dan Mora

Dan Mora Artist

(born June 5, 1987) is a Costa Rican comic book artist. He has contributed work for all major comic book companies, particularly DC Comics in titles such as Batman/Superman: World's Finest, Detective Comics, and Shazam!, and plenty of variant covers for Marvel Comics.

Early life

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Dan Mora was born on June 5, 1987, in San José, Costa Rica. Growing up, he immersed himself in various artistic influences, particularly superhero comics such as Spider-Man and Batman and the works of Bruce Timm. Mora pursued his passion academically, studying Plastic Arts at the University of Costa Rica.

Career

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BOOM! Studios

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Dan Mora's professional career began with BOOM! Studios, where he has been an artist on several notable series.

In 2014, Mora made his debut with 'Hexed', a fantasy-horror series that started his collaboration with BOOM! Studios.

His breakthrough came with Klaus (2015–2016), a collaboration with writer Grant Morrison. This series reimagined the origin of Santa Claus, presenting a darker and more adventurous narrative. Mora's artwork earned critical acclaim and leading to multiple sequels. The success of *Klaus* solidified Mora's reputation in the comic industry.

Mora also worked Saban's Go Go Power Rangers (2017–2018), where he served as the main series artist and was accepted by both new and longtime fans of the franchise. He also contributed to the milestone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100 issue in 2022, celebrating the series' legacy. In 2019, Mora teamed up with writer Kieron Gillen on 'Once & Future', a series that explores Arthurian legends in a modern setting. [1]

Beyond interior art, Mora has created variant covers for several BOOM! Studios titles, including 'BRZRKR #1' (2021), a series co-created by Keanu Reeves, and Folklords #1 (2019).[2]


Marvel Comics

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Dan Mora has worked heavily with Marvel Comics, primarily as a cover artist.

In 2020, Mora provided variant covers for the limited series Falcon & Winter Soldier, which follows the adventures of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes.[3] In 2021, Mora was featured in the King in Black: Black Knight one-shot, part of the larger King in Black event.[4]

Mora continued to demonstrate in his work on other major titles, including:

  • Daredevil (2015) - Contributed variant covers that showcased his darker, grittier style.[5]
  • Spirits of Vengeance (2017) - Created covers featuring supernatural heroes such as Ghost Rider and Blade.[6]
  • All-New Wolverine (2015–2018) - Designed cover art for various issues featuring Laura Kinney as Wolverine.[7]
  • Thor vs. Hulk: Champions of the Universe (2017) - Illustrated variant covers emphasizing action-packed battle sequences.[8]
  • X-Men: Gold (2017–2018) - Created striking cover designs for the X-Men title during its run.[9]

Mora's ability to capture the essence of diverse characters has made him a sought-after artist for variant covers.[10]

DC Comics

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Dan Mora has made significant contributions to DC Comics, establishing himself as a prominent artist within the publisher's roster.

In 2021, Mora began his work on Detective Comics.[11] Following this, Mora collaborated with writer Mark Waid on Batman/Superman: World's Finest, which debuted in 2022.[12] In 2023, Mora expanded into the ongoing Shazam! series.[13]

Beyond interior artwork, Mora has contributed cover art for multiple DC titles, including:

  • Future State: Dark Detective[14]
  • The Flash[15]
  • Justice League[16]

Fans laud him as a valuable contributor to the mythos of these series.[17]

McFarlane Toys Collaboration

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Dan Mora’s interpretation of Batman received recognition when McFarlane Toys Archived 2024-12-08 at the Wayback Machine created a 1:6 scale DC Direct resin statue based on his artwork. The collectible, announced in May 2024, honors the popularity and impact of Mora’s vision for the character.[18]

Style and influences

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Mora's art is characterized by clean linework, expressive character designs, and fluid action sequences. He often combines traditional pencil sketches with digital coloring techniques to enhance the depth and dynamism of his illustrations. His influences include: Bruce Timm, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, These artists influenced his use of strong silhouettes and bold compositions.

Personal life

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Mora continues to reside in Costa Rica. He balances his professional commitments with personal artistic projects, including music and painting.

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ Harper, David. "The "Once and Future" King of Art". SKTCHD. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. ^ Dan Mora work on BRZRKR Archived 2025-02-15 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Falcon & Winter Soldier #1 - Marvel Comics
  4. ^ King in Black: Black Knight #1 - Marvel Comics
  5. ^ Daredevil #1 - Marvel Comics
  6. ^ Spirits of Vengeance #1 - Marvel Comics
  7. ^ All-New Wolverine #1 - Marvel Comics
  8. ^ Thor vs. Hulk: Champions of the Universe #1 - Marvel Comics
  9. ^ X-Men Gold #1 - Marvel Comics
  10. ^ Dan Mora at Marvel Comics
  11. ^ "Detective Comics #1040". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  12. ^ Batman/Superman: World's Finest - DC Comics
  13. ^ Shazam! (2023-Present) - DC Comics
  14. ^ Future State: Dark Detective - DC Comics
  15. ^ The Flash - DC Comics
  16. ^ Justice League - DC Comics
  17. ^ Dan Mora at DC Comics Archived 2024-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ McFarlane Toys - Batman Dan Mora Archived 2024-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
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