José Antonio Villarrubia is a Spanish-American artist, editor, and educator known for his significant contributions to the American comic book industry, especially as a colorist. His fine art photography has been showcased in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, at institutions such as the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Inter-American Development Bank. He edited Hércules 1417, which was awarded Best Edited Book by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. He has received multiple nominations and awards for his comic work, including the 2011 Harvey Award for Best Colorist. Additionally, he serves as the Project Art Director for the Richard Corben Library at Dark Horse.