David Stoll
Denver-based comic artist and illustrator known for horror covers, webcomics, and genre-defying visual storytelling.
David Stoll is a freelance comic artist and designer whose work spans horror, sci-fi, and genre-defying visual storytelling. Based in Denver, CO, he has built a reputation as a versatile cover artist and illustrator, working with publishers including Dark Horse Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Whatnot Publishing, and Z2 Comics.
His most notable work includes Dead Mall, a horror graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that earned a 2023 Bram Stoker Award nomination—a testament to his ability to create atmospheric, unsettling visual narratives. He has also contributed cover art and illustrations to Pantomime for Mad Cave Studios and Sisters of the Moon for Z2 Comics, showcasing his range across different visual styles and tonal registers. His work on the webcomic Metaphorical Her demonstrates his adaptability to new formats and digital-first storytelling. He also contributed art to All We Ever Wanted: Stories of a Better World, the Ringo Award–nominated sci-fi anthology from A Wave Blue World. Stoll’s art is characterized and strong compositional instincts, making him equally at home in grounded horror and stylized genre work. Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror comics and visually striking cover art.