Brian Thies

Brian Thies is an American comic book creator, artist, and inker best known for his work on Star Wars: Legacy from Dark Horse Comics, Predator: Life and Death and Predator: Hunters III, and Winter Soldier for Marvel, as well as contributions to Secret Avengers. Thies has also provided cover art for Valiant Comics’ Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome. He is recognized for his emotive inking and dynamic sequential storytelling, contributing significantly to both licensed and creator-owned projects.

Personal life Thies is based in Seattle, Washington, where he shares a studio with fellow comic artists Moritat, Jen Vaughn, and Stefano Gaudiano. In interviews, Thies has discussed his evolution as an artist and his influences from manga and horror cinema.

Art style and reception Thies is recognized for emotive and expressive inking, dynamic action sequences, and atmospheric settings. Reviews have praised his work on Predator: Life and Death for capturing the suspense and brutality of the franchise. Harbinger (Valiant Comics, 2012) Sanvean (creator-owned, 2025)

Inker Winter Soldier (Marvel Comics, 2012) Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle of Tull (Marvel Comics, 2011) Defenders (Marvel Comics, 2012) Secret Avengers #19 (Marvel Comics, 2013) Star Wars: Legacy (Dark Horse Comics, 2013) The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel Comics, various issues)

Cover artist Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome #1 (Valiant, 2018)