Brian Michael Bendis is an American comic book writer and artist. He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' Ultimate Spider-Man, Avengers, and X-Men franchises. He has also written for DC Comics, including Action Comics and Superman. Bendis is one of the most prolific and critically acclaimed writers in the comic book industry, having won five Eisner Awards and five Harvey Awards. He has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Hugo Award. Bendis is credited with revitalizing both Marvel and DC's comic book lines, and his work has been praised for its character-driven stories and natural dialogue. He is also known for his use of long-form storytelling, often spanning multiple titles and years.