Carlos Ezquerra (1947–2018) was a titan of the comics industry. Originally from Zaragoza, Spain, he began his career as an artist in the early 1970s and is best known as co-creator of Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog. A fan favorite for his distinctive style and dynamic storytelling, he was prolifically published in the UK and was a frequent collaborator with Garth Ennis in the United States on titles like War Stories, Battlefields, and Adventures in the Rifle Brigade. Ezquerra was a recipient of both the Inkpot and National Comics Awards.