Mitch Ballard is a self-taught comic book and sketch-card artist whose work spans independent comics and licensed pop-culture projects. Influenced by artists including Marshall Rogers and George Pérez, Mitch developed an energetic, detailed approach to superhero art rooted in classic comic-book storytelling.

Mitch has a long association with Upper Deck, producing original sketch-card artwork for numerous licensed Marvel projects. His credits include Marvel Masterpieces, Marvel Premier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain America: Civil War. His hand-drawn cards have featured a wide range of Marvel characters, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and other heroes and villains. He has also produced commissioned artwork and contributed to independent-comics projects.

At G-Man Comics, Mitch is a cover artist. He provided Cover C for First Guard #3, featuring the continuing “Out of Time” storyline and the debut of the Chronarch.