Alex Ross

American comic book artist
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Alex Ross

Summary

Alex Ross is a human[1]. His place of birth was Portland[2]. He was born on January 22, 1970[3]. He worked as a comics artist[4], illustrator[5], and painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alex Ross's place of birth was Portland[2].
  • Alex Ross was born on January 22, 1970[3].
  • Alex Ross's father was Clark Ross[8].
  • Alex Ross held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Alex Ross's professions included comics artist[4].
  • Alex Ross's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Alex Ross worked as a painter[6].
  • Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Kingdom Come[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Earth-818793[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Project Superpowers[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Astro City[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Marvels[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Justice (comics)[16].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award[17].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[18].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[19].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[20].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[21].
  • Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[22].
  • Alex Ross was influenced by Norman Rockwell[23].
  • Alex Ross is recorded as male[24].
  • Alex Ross's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alex Ross's Commons category is recorded as Alex Ross (comic)[26].
  • Alex Ross's family name is recorded as Ross[27].

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Origins and Family

Alex Ross's place of birth was Portland[2]. He was born on January 22, 1970[3]. His father was Clark Ross[8].

Education

Alex Ross's education included a stint at American Academy of Art College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[4], illustrator[5], and painter[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kingdom Come[11], a comic book series[28]; Earth-818793[12]; Project Superpowers[13], a limited series[29]; Astro City[14], a comic book series[30]; Marvels[15], a limited series[31]; and Justice (comics)[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Eisner Award[17], a group of awards[32], in United States[33], founded in 1988[34]; Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[18], a comics award[35], founded in 1993[36]; Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[19], a comics award[37], founded in 1992[38]; Eisner Award for Best Painter/Digital Artist[39], a class of award[40]; Harvey Award for Best Artist[41]; and Harvey Award for Best Cover Artist[42].

Why It Matters

Alex Ross ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Kingdom Come[45], a comic book series[46].

FAQs

Where was Alex Ross born?

Born in Portland[2], Alex Ross…

Who were Alex Ross's parents?

Alex Ross's father was Clark Ross[8].

What did Alex Ross do for work?

Alex Ross worked as comics artist[4], illustrator[5], and painter[6].

Where did Alex Ross go to school?

Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College[10].

What awards did Alex Ross receive?

Honors received include Eisner Award[17], Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[18], Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[19], and Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [39] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [41] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [42] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.
  26. [14] . wikidata.org.
  27. [15] . wikidata.org.
  28. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id TO0V394006
    Father Clark Ross
    Occupation comics artist, illustrator, painter
    Place of birth Portland
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