Dave Cockrum

Dave Cockrum (born 1943) is a comic book artist and inker. He was worked for both Marvel and DC Comics. His most high-profile work was helping to co-create the new X-Men in 1975.

His work in Star Wars has been limited to cover art for issues 3, 5, 6, and 17 of Marvel Star Wars, as well as The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars and Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 1''.

He is currently seriously ill due to complications from pneumonia and diabetes.