José Renato Soares Fernandes is a Brazilian illustrator and concept artist based in São Antônio de Pádua, Brazil, known for his richly detailed splash illustrations and immersive concept art. He contributed a variant cover for NiFe WARS Issue #2, channeling his passion for fantasy, games, and cinematic storytelling into the franchise's expanding visual universe.

Rooted in a deep love for art, animation, and interactive media, José brings a distinctive digital painterly quality to his work — specializing in the kind of high-detail character and world illustrations that bridge concept art and sequential storytelling. His work on NiFe WARS marks a significant step in his career as an emerging voice in the global comics and illustration community.