Michael Kaluta is an American comics artist and illustrator associated with ornate fantasy, pulp adventure and richly decorative design. His 1970s work on The Shadow, with writer Dennis O'Neil, brought the masked pulp hero into DC Comics with moody architecture, period costume and strong Art Nouveau influence. Starstruck, created with writer Elaine Lee, expands into a dense science-fiction world of soldiers, performers, political factions and eccentric future cultures, rewarding readers who enjoy visual detail and nonlinear world-building. Kaluta has also produced extensive cover art, fantasy illustration and work for titles including House of Mystery. Books under his name fit classic comics illustration, pulp revival, science-fiction comics and fantasy art, particularly for readers interested in intricate design and painterly or decorative page composition. Read more Less