Joel Adams, eldest son of Neal Adams, graduated the School of Visual Arts in New York, and after dabbling in comics decided to make his career in Los Angeles in the animation industry. Joel was the character designer for the first three years of King of the Hill and shares an Emmy Award for the legendary animated television series.

Joel Adams, a fan favorite, also did character design work the animated series The Hulk, Nascar Racers, Lost World, and Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century.

Licenses Joel has worked for include Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, Power Rangers Wild Force, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, Captain Scarlet, The Hulk: Animated Series, The Mask: Animated Series, and Jackie Chan Adventures.

Joel currently manages Continuity Studios in Burbank, California, which produces computer animation such as the Nasonex Bee and Bongo the Dannon Monkey for major advertising agencies and advertisers.