Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist born in South Carolina in 1972. He has built a career working across both independent and mainstream comics, establishing himself as a significant voice in the medium. Hickman is best known for his creator-owned series, which include The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects, and East of West. These works have showcased his distinctive storytelling approach and artistic vision. At Marvel Comics, Hickman has had extensive runs on major titles including Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and New Avengers. He also created the Fantastic Four spin-off title FF and wrote the S.H.I.E.L.D. limited series. His work on the company-wide crossover events Infinity and Secret Wars positioned these limited series as centerpieces for their respective storylines.