Khary Randolph facts for kids

Khary Randolph (born January 10, 1979) is an American artist. He is famous for drawing exciting comic books. He has worked on many popular series like Starborn, Charismagic, Tech Jacket, Mosaic, and Excellence. Khary has also drawn for big comic book companies such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image Comics.

Khary Randolph's Life Story

Khary Randolph was born and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. Today, he lives in Brooklyn, New York.

How Khary Got Into Comics

When he was young, Khary loved all sorts of "nerdy" things. This included comic books, video games, and cartoons. He found that these stories helped him escape from everyday life.

Khary always thought about how he would draw things differently. His first comic book love was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He read those comics until they almost fell apart!

A big turning point for him was when Image Comics started. The art in their early books, like Youngblood and Spawn, really amazed him. He thought the art was "next-level stuff." The artists seemed like rock stars, and Khary knew he wanted to be a comic artist too.

Education and First Works

Khary Randolph went to the School of Visual Arts. He graduated in 2000 with a degree in Cartooning & Illustration.

His very first comic book work was for Marvel Comics. It was called Spider-Man: Legend of the Spider-Clan #5, published in 2003.

In 2007, Khary also drew cards for the Chaotic Trading Card Game.

Notable Comic Book Projects

Khary has worked on many well-known comic series. In 2015, he helped launch We Are Robin for DC Comics. This series showed different teenagers in Gotham City who became Robin.

From 2013 to 2015, he drew covers for DC Comics' Batman Beyond Universe. In 2016, he created covers for Black from Black Mask Studios.

In 2019, Khary and writer Brandon Thomas started a new series called Excellence. This comic is special because it was created entirely by people of color. Excellence is about a secret group of black magicians.

Khary's Art Style

Khary Randolph is known for his exciting and energetic art style. His drawings show influences from both manga (Japanese comics) and hip hop culture.

Awards and Recognition

Khary Randolph has won several Glyph Comics Awards for his work:

• 2017: "Best Cover" for Black No. 1
• 2019: "Best Artist"
• 2019: "Best Cover" for Noble, Vol 2: Never Events

Art Exhibitions

• 2019: His art was featured in an exhibition called "Black / Excellence: The Art of Khary Randolph." This show took place at the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, New York.