J. H. Williams III

{{Short description|American comics artist and penciller (born 1965)}} {{Infobox comics creator | image = | caption = | birth_name = James H. Williams III | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1965}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | area = Writer, penciller, inker, colorist | alias = | signature = | notable works = ''Batwoman'' ''Chase'' ''Desolation Jones'' ''Detective Comics'' ''Promethea'' ''The Sandman: Overture'' | awards = Eisner Award, 2001, 2010 Harvey Award, 2006 Inkwell Award for The All-in-One Award, 2012 }} '''James H. Williams III''' (born 1965) is an American comics artist and penciller. He is known for his work on titles such as ''Chase'', ''Promethea'', ''Desolation Jones,'' ''Batwoman'', and ''The Sandman: Overture''.

==Career== Williams' early work includes penciling the four-issue miniseries, ''Deathwish'' (1994–1995) from Milestone Media. ''Deathwish'' was written by Maddie Blaustein and inked by Jimmy Palmiotti. He was one of the artists on the ''Shade'' limited series which spun off from the ''Starman'' series.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Manning|first1= Matthew K.|editor-last = Dolan|editor-first = Hannah|chapter= 1990s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=Dorling Kindersley|year=2010|location= London, United Kingdom|isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9|page= 281|quote = The Shade...nabbed his first miniseries in April [1997], courtesy of writer James Robinson and artist Gene Ha, J. H. Williams III, Bret Blevins, and Michael Zulli.}}</ref> Williams gained prominence as the artist on the short-lived (ten issues, 1997–1998) ''Chase'' title from DC Comics, where he worked with writer Dan Curtis Johnson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/williams_jh_iii.htm |title=J. H. Williams III |date=October 29, 2012 |publisher=Lambiek Comiclopedia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054725/http://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/williams_jh_iii.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The character had been introduced earlier in ''Batman'' #550 (Jan. 1998).<ref>{{cite book|last1= Manning|first1= Matthew K.|editor-last = Dougall|editor-first = Alastair|chapter= 1990s|title= Batman: A Visual History|publisher= Dorling Kindersley|year= 2014|location= London, United Kingdom|page= 232|isbn= 978-1465424563|quote= A new fixture in the DC Universe debuted in this anniversary special in the person of Cameron Chase.}}</ref>

Williams collaborated with inker Mick Gray on two DC Elseworlds graphic novels, ''Justice Riders'', written by Chuck Dixon, and ''Son of Superman'', written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman. Williams' next major work was for WildStorm's America's Best Comics with writer Alan Moore on ''Promethea'' (32 issues, 1999–2005).<ref>{{gcdb|type=credit|search=J.+H.+Williams+III}}</ref>

In mid–2005, Williams and writer Warren Ellis launched the ''Desolation Jones'' series,<ref>Cowsill, Alan "2000s" in Dolan, p. 320: "The first story arc involved a conspiracy theory...in a superbly twisted cyberpunk-style tale illustrated by J. H. Williams III."</ref> and Williams illustrated the two "bookend" issues of Grant Morrison's ''Seven Soldiers'' project. In 2007, he worked with Morrison on another project, a three-part story in ''Batman'' #667–669.<ref>Manning "2000s" in Dougall, p. 294: "Writer Grant Morrison and artist J. H. Williams III revitalized the 1950s concept of the International Club of Heroes."</ref> Williams drew ''Jonah Hex'' #35<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsarama.com/940-jh-williams-on-drawing-jonah-hex.html |title=J. H. Williams: On Drawing Jonah Hex |first=Matt |last=Brady |date=September 4, 2008 |work=Newsarama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906010421/http://www.newsarama.com/940-jh-williams-on-drawing-jonah-hex.html |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and has stated an interest in doing more, saying "I certainly want to do more issues myself or even a graphic novel if the opportunity and schedule presented itself."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eyeoncomics.com/?p=317|title= Jonah Hex's Good Luck|first= Don|last= MacPherson|date= August 21, 2008|publisher= Eye on Comics|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130122132947/http://www.eyeoncomics.com/?p=317|archive-date= January 22, 2013|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Williams became the regular artist on ''Detective Comics'' with writer Greg Rucka in June 2009, with the title focusing on Rucka's Batwoman character<ref>Manning "2000s" in Dougall, p. 305: "Batman's flagship title had a new boss - Batwoman. Taking over as the title's protagonist...thanks to her longtime writer Greg Rucka and artist J. H. Williams III."</ref> due to the absence of Batman in the aftermath of "Batman R.I.P." and ''Final Crisis''.<ref>{{cite web |first= Kevin|last= Melrose|url=https://www.cbr.com/nycc-a-relieved-rucka-shares-a-little-about-batwoman/|title= NYCC A relieved Rucka shares a little about Batwoman|website= Comic Book Resources|date= February 7, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120415095131/http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2009/02/nycc-a-relieved-rucka-shares-a-little-about-batwoman/|archive-date= April 15, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Williams returned as artist and co-writer of the new ''Batwoman'' series, accompanied by co-author W. Haden Blackman.<ref>{{cite web |first= Alex |last= Segura|url= http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/04/14/its-official-batwoman-ongoing-series/|title= It's Official: ''Batwoman'' Ongoing Series|publisher= DC Comics|date= April 14, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120628100831/http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2010/04/14/its-official-batwoman-ongoing-series|archive-date= June 28, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all|access-date= April 14, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/09/12/the-new-52-interviews-batwoman |title=The New 52 Interviews: Batwoman |first=Joey |last=Esposito |date=September 12, 2011 |website=IGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906005812/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/09/12/the-new-52-interviews-batwoman |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''Batwoman'' received a GLAAD Media Award in the category of "Outstanding Comic Book" at the 23rd GLAAD Media Awards in June 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.glaad.org/releases/list-award-recipients-23rd-annual-glaad-media-awards-presented-ketel-one-and-wells-fargo-0|title= List of Award Recipients: 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by Ketel One and Wells Fargo, Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, June 2, 2012|date= June 2, 2012|publisher= GLAAD|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130508230949/http://www.glaad.org/releases/list-award-recipients-23rd-annual-glaad-media-awards-presented-ketel-one-and-wells-fargo-0|archive-date= May 8, 2013|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In July 2012, DC announced that Williams would be the artist for Neil Gaiman's ''Sandman'' prequel series, ''The Sandman: Overture'', to be released October 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a393167/neil-gaiman-returns-to-the-sandman-comic-con-2012.html|title= Neil Gaiman returns to ''The Sandman'' – Comic Con 2012|first= Hugh|last= Armitage|date= July 13, 2012|website= Digital Spy|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130522015701/http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a393167/neil-gaiman-returns-to-the-sandman-comic-con-2012.html|archive-date= May 22, 2013|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/neil-gaiman-sandman-overture/ |title=25 Years Later, Neil Gaiman's ''Sandman'' Returns With a Prequel |first=Laura |last=Hudson |date=July 25, 2013 |magazine=Wired |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901004735/http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/neil-gaiman-sandman-overture/ |archive-date=September 1, 2013 |url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> That same month, as part of San Diego Comic-Con, Williams was one of six artists who, along with DC co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio, participated in the production of "Heroic Proportions", an episode of the Syfy reality television competition series ''Face Off'', in which special effects artists were tasked to create a new superhero, with Williams and the other DC artists on hand to help them develop their ideas. The winning entry's character, Infernal Core by Anthony Kosar, was featured in ''Justice League Dark'' #16 (March 2013),<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cbr.com/dan-didio-jim-lee-and-dc-artists-to-appear-on-syfys-face-off/|title= Dan DiDio, Jim Lee and DC artists to appear on Syfy's ''Face Off''|first= Kevin|last= Melrose|date= January 16, 2013|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180618152226/https://www.cbr.com/dan-didio-jim-lee-and-dc-artists-to-appear-on-syfys-face-off/|archive-date= June 18, 2018|url-status = live|df= mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/01/16/dan-didio-jim-lee-and-dc-entertainments-stellar-talent-to-guest-star-on-syfys-hit|title= Dan DiDio, Jim Lee and DC Entertainment's Stellar Talent to Guest Star on SYFY's Hit Competition Series ''Face Off''|date= January 16, 2013|publisher= DC Comics|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180618175408/https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/01/16/dan-didio-jim-lee-and-dc-entertainments-stellar-talent-to-guest-star-on-syfys-hit|archive-date= June 18, 2018|url-status = live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> which was published January 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://weeklycomicbookreview.com/2013/02/01/justice-league-dark-16-review/|title= ''Justice League Dark'' #16 – Review|first= Minhquan|last= Nguyen|date= February 1, 2013|publisher= Weekly Comic Book Review|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130208011338/http://weeklycomicbookreview.com/2013/02/01/justice-league-dark-16-review/|archive-date= February 8, 2013|url-status = dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref> The episode premiered on January 22, 2013, as the second episode of the fourth season.<ref>"Heroic Proportions", ''Face Off'', Season 4, Episode 2. Syfy, January 22, 2013.</ref>

Both Williams and Blackman resigned from the ''Batwoman'' title in September 2013 due to differences with DC's editorial decisions.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=47715|title= Williams, Blackman Leave ''Batwoman'', Cite Editorial Interference|first= Kevin|last= Melrose|date= September 5, 2013|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130906135725/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=47715|archive-date= September 6, 2013|url-status = dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsarama.com/18841-williams-blackman-quit-batwoman-over-editorial-prevention-of-marriage.html |title=Williams & Blackman Quit ''Batwoman'' Over 'Eleventh Hour' Editorial Changes |first=Lucas |last=Siegel |date=September 5, 2013 |work=Newsarama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907235125/http://www.newsarama.com/18841-williams-blackman-quit-batwoman-over-editorial-prevention-of-marriage.html |archive-date=September 7, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/batwoman-creative-team-quits-dc-175013574.html |title=''Batwoman'' Creative Team Quits After DC Comics Nixes Lesbian Marriage Storyline |first=Melia |last=Robinson |date=September 5, 2013 |work=Yahoo! Finance |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908010117/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/batwoman-creative-team-quits-dc-175013574.html |archive-date=September 8, 2013 |url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In September 2020, DC Comics announced that Williams would be among the creators of a revived ''Batman: Black and White'' anthology series to debut on December 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adams, Tim|url=https://www.cbr.com/batman-black-and-white-anthology-december-2020/ |title=DC's Batman: Black and White Anthology Series Returns in Late 2020 |date=September 9, 2020 |website=CBR.com |access-date=September 18, 2020|archive-date=September 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918084055/https://www.cbr.com/batman-black-and-white-anthology-december-2020/}}</ref> He also provided the variant cover.

In August 2021 Image Comics released ''Echolands'', a series created by Williams and Blackman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Rich Johnston {{!}} |date= April 18, 2024|title=JH Williams III Is Teasing Two Brand New Things For Comics |url= https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jh-williams-iii-is-teasing-two-brand-new-things-for-comics/ |website=bleedingcool.com|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20250303200805/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jh-williams-iii-is-teasing-two-brand-new-things-for-comics/|archivedate= March 3, 2025|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> It ran for six issues up to February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Echolands |url= https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/echolands |website=Image Comics|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20250715004627/https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/echolands|archivedate= July 15, 2025|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>

In October 2024 Image Comics published Williams's ''Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio'', an illustrated adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date= October 9, 2024|title="Dracula is Far More Monstrous, Certainly Not a Romantic Figure": J.H. Williams III on Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio |url= https://www.cbr.com/dracula-storybook-portfolio-jh-williams-interview/ |website=CBR|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20250722033214/https://www.cbr.com/dracula-storybook-portfolio-jh-williams-interview/|archivedate= July 22, 2025|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>

==Bibliography== ===Interior work=== *''Hero Alliance Quarterly'' #2–3 (with Robert M. Ingersoll, Innovation, 1991–1992) *''Demonic Toys'' #1–4 (with Doug Campbell, Eternity, 1992) *''The Twilight Zone'' #4 (with Chuck Dixon, NOW, 1992) *''Blood Syndicate'' #9, 15 (with Ivan Velez Jr., Milestone, 1993–1994) *''Empires of Night'' #1 (with Michael House, Rebel Studios, 1993) *''Showcase '93'' #12: "The Colour of Courage" (with Brian Augustyn, DC Comics, 1993) *''Raw Media Mags'' #4: "Empires of Night: Epilogue-Prologue" (with Michael House, Rebel Studios, 1994) *''Deathwish'' #1–4 (with Maddie Blaustein, Milestone, 1994) *''Guy Gardner: Warrior'' #26, 32 (with Beau Smith, DC Comics, 1994) *''Judge Dredd'' #5–10, 12 (with Andrew Helfer, Michael Avon Oeming and Dev Madan, DC Comics, 1994–1995) *''Wolverine Annual'' '95: "Lair of the N'Garai" (with Larry Hama, Marvel, 1995) *''Underworld Unleashed: Abyss — Hell's Sentinel'' (with Scott Peterson, one-shot, DC Comics, 1995) *''Batman'' (DC Comics, 1996–2007): ** "Constant Whitewater" (with Doug Moench, in #526, 1996) ** "The Screams of the Green Dragon" (with Doug Moench, in ''Annual'' #21, 1997) ** "Chasing Clay" (with Doug Moench and Kelley Jones, in #550, 1998) ** "Suit of Evil Souls" (with Doug Moench and Kelley Jones, in #551, 1998) ** "The Island of Mister Mayhew" (with Grant Morrison, in #667–669, 2007) *''Batman Black and White'' #1: "Weight" (DC Comics, 2020 *''Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' (DC Comics, 1996–2005): ** "Conspiracy" (with Doug Moench, in #86–88, 1996) ** "Snow" (with Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher, in #192–196, 2005) *''Green Lantern'' #80: "Light in Darkness" (with Ron Marz, DC Comics, 1996) *''The Flash Annual'' #9: "Silent Running" (with Peter J. Tomasi, DC Comics, 1996) *''The Big Book of the Unexplained'': "The Valentich Vanishing" (with Doug Moench, Paradox Press, 1997) *''Justice Riders'' (with Chuck Dixon, one-shot, DC Comics, 1997) *''Starman'' #26, ''Annual'' #1 (with James Robinson, DC Comics, 1997) *''The Shade'' #2: "Rupert and Marguerite: 1865 & 1931" (with James Robinson, DC Comics, 1997) *''Green Lantern'' (with James Robinson, one-shot, Tangent, 1997) *''Chase'' #1–9, 1 000 000 (with Dan Curtis Johnson, DC Comics, 1997–1998) *''Uncanny X-Men'' #352: "In Sin Air" (with Steven T. Seagle and various artists, Marvel, 1998) *''The Creeper'' #9: "Mental Block" (with Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, DC Comics, 1998) *''Chronos'' #1 000 000 (with John Francis Moore, DC Comics, 1998) *''Tales of the Green Lantern'' (with James Robinson, one-shot, Tangent, 1998) *''X-Man'' #46–47 (with Terry Kavanagh, Marvel, 1998–1999) *''Son of Superman'' (with Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, graphic novel, DC Comics, 1999) *''Promethea'' #1–32 (with Alan Moore, America's Best Comics, 1999–2005) *''JLA'' #48: "Truth is Stranger" (with Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch, DC Comics, 2000) *''Métal Hurlant'' #3: "Eucharist Sun" (with Alejandro Jodorowsky and Kirk Anderson, Les Humanoïdes Associés, 2002) *''Hellboy: Weird Tales'' #5: "Love is Scarier than Monsters" (with W. Haden Blackman, Dark Horse, 2003) *''DC Comics Presents: Mystery in Space'' #1: "Crisis on Two Worlds" (with Elliot S! Maggin, DC Comics, 2004) *''Wild Girl'' #1–6 (with Leah Moore, John Mark Reppion and Shawn McManus, Wildstorm, 2005) *''Seven Soldiers of Victory'' #0 and 1 (with Grant Morrison, DC Comics, 2005–2006) *''Desolation Jones'' #1–6 (with Warren Ellis, Wildstorm, 2005–2006) *''Detective Comics'' (DC Comics, 2006–2010): ** "The Beautiful People" (with Paul Dini, in #821, 2006) ** "Elegy" (with Greg Rucka, in #854–857, 2009) ** "Go" (with Greg Rucka, in #858–860, 2009–2010) *''Justice League of America'' #0 (with Brad Meltzer, DC Comics, 2007) *''Jonah Hex'' #35: "A Crude Offer" (with Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, DC Comics, 2008) *''Milestone Forever'' #1: "Hardware" (with Dwayne McDuffie, Milestone, 2010) *''DC Universe: Legacies'' #2: "Snapshot: Reaction!" (with Len Wein, co-feature, DC Comics, 2010) *''Fables'' #100: "Celebrity Burning Questions" (with Bill Willingham, Vertigo, 2010) *''Batwoman'' #0–24 (writer, with W. Haden Blackman; also artist on #0-5, 12-17, DC Comics, 2010–2013) *''The CBLDF Presents Liberty Annual'' '11: "It's Not a Trick" (script and art, Image, 2011) *''The Sandman: Overture'' #1–6 (with Neil Gaiman, Vertigo, 2013–2015)

===Cover work=== *''Judge Dredd'' #11 (DC Comics, 1995) *''Steel'' #23 (DC Comics, 1996) *''The Flash'' #127 (DC Comics, 1997) *''Chronos'' #10 (DC Comics, 1999) *''Tripwire'' #10 (Tripwire, 1999) *''Magneto: Dark Seduction'' #3 (Marvel, 2000) *''X-Men Declassified'' #1 (Marvel, 2000) *''Astra'' #3 (CPM Manga, 2001) *''Gambit & Bishop: Sons of the Atom'' #1–6 (Marvel, 2001) *''The Titans'' #26–31 (DC Comics, 2001) *''Wolverine'' #160–161, 166, 168–169, 175, ''Annual 2001''' (Marvel, 2001–2002) *''Deadpool'' #53 (Marvel, 2001) *''The Incredible Hulk'' #28, 33, ''Annual 2001'' (Marvel, 2001) *''Exiles'' #2 (Marvel, 2001) *''Star Wards: Starfighter – Crossbones'' #1–3 (Dark Horse, 2002) *''Captain Marvel'' #27–30 (Marvel, 2002) *''Weapon X: The Draft: Agent Zero'' (Marvel, 2002) *''Weapon X: The Draft: Kane'' (Marvel, 2002) *''Weapon X: The Draft: Marrow'' (Marvel, 2002) *''Weapon X: The Draft: Sauron'' (Marvel, 2002) *''Weapon X: The Draft: Wild Child'' (Marvel, 2002) *''Inhumans'' #1–6 (Marvel, 2003) *''The Crew'' #1–6 (Marvel, 2003) *''Nightwing'' #83–85 (DC Comics, 2003) *''Jeromy Cox's Vampyrates'' #1 (Bloodfire Studios, 2004) *''Warlock'' #1–4 (Marvel, 2004) *''JSA'' #65–67 (DC Comics, 2004–2005) *''Adventures of Superman'' #635–636 (DC Comics, 2005) *''The Roach'' #1–2 (Black Inc!, 2006) *''Rex Mundi'' #1 (Dark Horse, 2006) *''Crossing Midnight'' #1–19 (Vertigo, 2007–2008) *''Ambush Bug: Year None'' #1 (DC Comics, 2008) *''Final Crisis: Superman Beyond'' #1–2 (DC Comics, 2008–2009) *''Detective Comics'' #861–863 (DC Comics, 2010) *''American Vampire'' #4 (Vertigo, 2010) *''Batman Beyond'' #1 (DC Comics, 2010) *''Wonder Woman'' #603 (DC Comics, 2010) *''Batman Incorporated'' #1–5 (DC Comics, 2011) *''Static Shock Special'' #1 (DC Comics, 2011)

==Awards== *2001 Eisner Award for Best Single Issue for ''Promethea'' #10 with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner01>{{cite web |url= http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner01.php|title= 2001 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees Winners|publisher= Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120723015758/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner01.php|archive-date= July 23, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2006 Harvey Award for Best Artist for ''Promethea''<ref name=Harvey06>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2006-harvey-awards/ |title=2006 Harvey Awards |publisher=Harvey Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827151533/http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2006-harvey-awards/ |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2010 Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist for ''Detective Comics''<ref name=Eisner10>{{cite web |url= https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-10-winners-announced-for-22nd-annual-eisner-awards/|title= SDCC '10 Winners announced for 22nd annual Eisner Awards|first= Kevin|last= Melrose|date= July 24, 2010|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130624152750/http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/sdcc-10-winners-announced-for-22nd-annual-eisner-awards/|archive-date= June 24, 2013|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2010 Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker for ''Detective Comics''<ref name=Eisner10/> *2012 Inkwell Award for Favorite artist known for inking his/her own pencil work for ''Batwoman''<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.inkwellawards.com/?page_id=2712|title= Inkwell Awards 2012 Winners|date= June 25, 2012|publisher= Inkwell Awards|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130904031348/http://www.inkwellawards.com/?page_id=2712|archive-date= September 4, 2013|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2015 Eisner Award for Best Painter/Digital Artist

===Nominations=== *2000: ** "Best Continuing Series" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner00/> ** "Best New Series" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner00/> ** "Best Penciller/Inker Team" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Mick Gray<ref name=Eisner00/> ** "Best Single Issue" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' #3 with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner00>{{cite web |url= http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner00.php|title= 2000 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees Winners|publisher= Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120725155944/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner00.php|archive-date= July 25, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ** "Best New Series" Harvey Award for ''Promethea'' with Alan Moore, Mick Gray and Scott Dunbier<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2000-harvey-awards/ |title=2000 Harvey Awards |publisher=Harvey Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827194934/http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2000-harvey-awards/ |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2001: ** "Best Continuing Series" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner01/> ** "Best Penciller/Inker Team" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Mick Gray<ref name=Eisner01/> ** "Best Artist" Harvey Award for ''Promethea''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2001-harvey-awards/ |title=2001 Harvey Awards |publisher=Harvey Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827122718/http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2001-harvey-awards/ |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2003: ** "Best Cover Artist" Eisner Award for ''Promethea''<ref name=Eisner03>{{cite web |url= http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner03.php|title= 2003 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards|publisher= Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120725155953/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner03.php|archive-date= July 25, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ** "Best Penciller/Inker Team" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' with Mick Gray<ref name=Eisner03/> *2004: "Best Continuing or Limited Series" Harvey Award for ''Promethea'' with Alan Moore<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2004-harvey-awards/ |title=2004 Harvey Awards |publisher=Harvey Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827124244/http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2004-harvey-awards/ |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> *2006: ** "Best New Series" Eisner Award for ''Desolation Jones'' with Warren Ellis<ref name=Eisner06>{{cite web |url= http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner06.php|title= 2006 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards|publisher= Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120724215303/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner06.php|archive-date=July 24, 2012|url-status = live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ** "Best Penciller/Inker" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'', ''Desolation Jones''<ref name=Eisner03/> ** "Best Publication Design" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' #32 with Todd Klein<ref name=Eisner06/> ** "Best Serialized Story" Eisner Award for ''Desolation Jones'' with Warren Ellis<ref name=Eisner06/> ** "Best Single Issue or One-Shot" Eisner Award for ''Promethea'' #32 with Alan Moore<ref name=Eisner06/> *2010: ** "Best Artist" Harvey Award for ''Detective Comics''<ref name=Harvey10>{{cite web|url=http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2010-harvey-awards/ |title=2010 Harvey Awards |publisher=Harvey Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827120028/http://www.harveyawards.org/previous-awards-nominees/2010-harvey-awards/ |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |url-status = dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ** "Best Cover Artist" Harvey Award for ''Detective Comics''<ref name=Harvey10/>

==References== {{reflist|30em}}

==External links== *{{official website|http://www.jhwilliams3.com/}} *{{comicbookdb|type=creator|id=26|title=J. H. Williams III}} *[https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/main/features/creator.php?creatorid=1920 J. H. Williams III] at Mike's Amazing World of Comics *[http://www.maelmill-insi.de/UHBMCC/namw20.htm#N1354 J. H. Williams III] at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators

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