Dærick Gröss Sr. (1947–2023) was an American illustrator, writer, editor, instructor, cartoonist, and art director whose professional career in commercial art spanned more than 50 years. Before entering comics, he worked in television graphics and as a newspaper staff artist, cartoonist, illustrator, page designer, and art director. He founded Dærick Gröss Studios in 1989, which became Studio G the following year.

As an illustrator in the comic book industry, Dærick painted, drew, wrote, and edited comics for Marvel, DC, Image, Malibu, Studio G, Heroic, Revolutionary, Chaos, Innovation, Topps, and numerous other companies. His best-known comics work includes Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat for Innovation, followed by work connected to Interview with the Vampire, Queen of the Damned, Tale of the Body Thief, and The Mummy; Batman: Two-Face Strikes Twice! for DC Comics; Bloodwulf for Image Comics; Excalibur and other projects for Marvel; and Brian Lumley’s Necroscope for Malibu.

Dærick created the Latina superheroine Murciélaga She-Bat in 1988 and continued developing and publishing the character through Studio G and Heroic Publishing. His painted work on The Vampire Lestat helped establish him in the comics industry and earned him the 1991 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award. Outside comics, he illustrated the bestselling sexuality guide The Guide to Getting It On, along with books, advertising, promotional artwork, cartoons, and other commercial projects.

Dærick continued creating artwork through Studio G until his death in December 2023 at age 76. His son, Dærick Gröss Jr., continues the studio and preserves his father’s artwork and legacy.

At G-Man Comics, Dærick provided the alternate cover for Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #4, with a virgin-cover edition appearing in G-Men Uncovered #1.