Steven Butler is an American comic book artist with a career spanning more than three decades. A native of Mississippi, Steven began working professionally in comics in 1989. His early work included The Badger for First Comics and Cat and Mouse for Malibu/Aircel before he moved into mainstream superhero comics.
At Marvel Comics, Steven became known for his work on Web of Spider-Man, Silver Sable and the Wild Pack, Punisher War Journal, and numerous other titles. His Spider-Man work included the Clone Saga era and the introduction of the Scarlet Spider identity. He also contributed to titles for DC Comics, including the Superman family of books, and produced stories for Disney Adventures magazine.
Beginning in the late 1990s, Steven became one of the long-running artists on Archie Comics’ Sonic the Hedgehog, contributing to the franchise for many years. He later worked extensively on Archie characters themselves and helped develop the more realistic “New Look” visual approach used for special Archie stories. Steven continues to work with Archie Comics, including projects created alongside his daughter, Lily Butler.
Steven has also worked extensively in independent comics. For Charlton Neo, he co-created Mr. Mixit and produced Warrior Women of the Golden Age!. He has worked with Barry Gregory on Gallant Comics, using public-domain Golden Age characters in new stories. Steven and his daughter Lily formed Duo Publishing, through which they publish Fianna McCool and the Hound of Ulster, their anthropomorphic interpretation of Celtic mythology.
In 2026, Steven was honored with the Inkpot Award at San Diego Comic-Con in recognition of his contributions to comics and popular culture. Comic-Con also presented a Spotlight on Steven Butler panel celebrating his career.
At G-Man Comics, Steven is one of the company’s signature cover artists and has been part of the line since its earliest publications. His artwork has appeared across the G-Man Universe, including covers featuring Simon N. Kirby: The Agent, Sgt. Flag, Taranis the Thunderlord, Lynx, G-Men United, and other characters and titles. His long association with G-Man Comics has made his artwork an important part of the company’s visual identity.