| Rafael Nieves | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1960-01-24)January 24, 1960 (age 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Tales from the Heart |
Rafael Nieves (born January 24, 1960) is an Americancomic book writer and designer, with over thirty years experience in the field. He began his career with the publication ofTales from the Heart, first published byEntropy Enterprises before moving, with issue #3, toSlave Labor Graphics.
The series, co-written withCindy Goff, and based on her experiences, told the story of Cathy Grant, a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Central Africa in the 1980s, chronicling her trials and tribulations as a "stranger in a strange land." It was illustrated by artistWilliam "Seitu" Hayden.
Tales from the Heart spawned two full-colorone-shots published byEpic Comics,Marvel Comics' creator-owner label, and the latter,Bloodlines, was nominated for twoEisner Awards in 1993 (Best Single Issue, Self-Contained Story; and Best Graphic Album — New).
Since then, Nieves has worked for a number of publishers, includingMarvel Comics (Hellstorm, Prince of Lies),Caliber Comics (Orlak, Edgar Allan Poe's The Bells),Comico Comics/Northstar (Cold-Blooded),Moonstone Books (The Phantom, Welcome Back, Mr. Moto, Vampire: The Masquerade) and Transfuzion Publishing (The Apocalypse Plan) .
He has self-published a number of titles, likeBob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown (with artist Dan Dougherty), the yearly anthology10/31 (with various contributors),Forgotten Lore, a compendium of short comics stories (with various artists), andGrace Before The Fall (with Antonio Maldonado and Ken Wolak).
