Chris Bachalo is a Canadian comic book illustrator known for his quirky, cartoon-like style. He became well known for stints on DC Comics' Shade, the Changing Man and Neil Gaiman's two Death series. Chris has also illustrated several of Marvel Comics' X-Men-related series, including Generation X, X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, and Ultimate X-Men. Beginning in April 2000 Chris illustrated his creator-owned series Steampunk.
Artwork from Death: The Time of Your Life #1 (1993)
Shade, the Changing Man is a comic book character created by Steve Ditko for DC Comics in 1977. The character was later adapted by Peter Milligan and Chris Bachalo in one of the first Vertigo titles.
The original Shade version by Steve Ditko.
The third iteration of Milligan's Shade (center), with Kathy (left) and Lenny, taken from Shade the Changing Man #50; art by Brian Bolland.
Cover of Shade, the Changing Man #6 (original series) by Steve Ditko.
Shade, the Changing Man as seen in Flashpoint, art by Andy Kubert.