Chip Kidd

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Legendary Book Designer & Writer of The Avengers: The Veracity Trap!

Chip Kidd is a legendary designer and writer known for redefining book cover design and graphic storytelling. Best known for iconic works like Batman: Death by Design (with Dave Taylor), Mythology and Rough Justice (with Alex Ross), and Batman: A True Batman Story (with Paul Dini), Kidd is celebrated for blending design theory with comic book aesthetics.

His most recent work, The Avengers: The Veracity Trap (with artist Michael Cho), showcases his unique voice as both writer and designer, delivering a metafictional tribute to Silver Age storytelling through the Marvel Arts/Abrams imprint. A longtime editor at Pantheon and a TED Talk speaker, Kidd’s influence spans decades and mediums, cementing his legacy as one of the most innovative minds in comics and publishing.

Oct. 20, 2025

INTERVIEW: Chip Kidd

Joining us today is the legendary book designer and writer behind projects like Batman: Death by Design with Dave Taylor, Mythology and Marvelocity with Alex Ross, Batman: Animated and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story with Pa...
Guest: Chip Kidd