Barbara Randall Kesel

Barbara Randall Kesel is an American comic book writer and editor known for her work with major publishers including Marvel, DC, CrossGen, and Dark Horse. She is recognized for advocating strong female characters and addressing gender representation in comics. Kesel began her career after engaging with industry editors on character portrayal, later contributing to series such as Hawk and Dove and Wildcats while shaping narratives across multiple comic universes.