Karl Kesel is one of the most successful artists to come out of DC’s New Talent program, and also counts Jack Kirby as a major influence on his work — while having a fondness for Kirby’s quirky character creations. Kesel has built a solid reputation as a respected inker on such titles as SUPERMAN and SUICIDE SQUAD in addition to his efforts as a writer on HARLEY QUINN, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN and SUPERBOY.