Dave Gibbons is a British comic book artist and writer, best known for his collaboration with writer Alan Moore on the seminal graphic novel "Watchmen." Born on April 14, 1949, in England, Gibbons began his career in the 1970s, contributing to British comics like 2000 AD, drawing series such as "Harlem Heroes" and "Rogue Trooper." His clear, detailed style, coupled with a talent for storytelling, established him as a prominent figure in the comics industry. In addition to "Watchmen," Gibbons has worked on a variety of other projects, including "Give Me Liberty" with Frank Miller, and "The Secret Service: Kingsman" with Mark Millar. Gibbons' contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including an Eisner Award, and his influence on the medium is widely recognized.