Michael L. Davis is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor, best known as one of the co-founders of Milestone Media, a publishing imprint created to promote greater diversity and representation in the world of superheroes. Within this project, he co-created the character Hardware, serving as the title's original artist, and contributed to the development of other iconic titles such as *Static* and *Icon*. His career includes collaborations with major publishers like Marvel Comics and DC Comics, where he has worked on various titles. He is also the founder of The Black Panel, an influential panel at San Diego Comic-Con dedicated to promoting diversity and African American creators in the comic book industry. For his significant contributions to the industry, he received the prestigious Inkpot Award in 2013, an honor bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant impact on popular culture.