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Stan "The Man" Lee, Marvel Comics's legendary founder, is the writer and co-creator of such timeless characters as the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, and the Hulk. In his words, "'Nuff said!" His best-known catch-phrase is New York's state motto, "Excelsior!!!"
Swingin' Sammy Rosen was one of Marvel's principal letterers during the 1960's.
“Dashing” Don Heck was a legendary comic book artist who co-created Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow and Wonder Man.
He was a comic book writer, penciller, inker & cover artist from the mid 1960s to the early 1990s.
Arthur "Artie" Simek, sometimes credited as Art Simek (January 6, 1916 - February 1975), was an American calligrapher best known as a letterer for Marvel Comics during the period fans and historians call the Silver Age of Comic Books.
One of the few women working in comics in the Golden and Silver Ages, Marie Severin is a Harvey and Eisner award winning artist. Her brother is comic book artist John Severin.
Golden Age-Silver Age comic book writer, artist and publisher. Real name is Wallace Allan Wood. He is the co-creator of Powergirl, Mister Fear and Matador.
The 2nd Editor in Chief for Marvel Comics. Also a Writer and legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years. Currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego.
Barry Windsor-Smith is a British artist known for his unique linework and distinctive graphic style. He was the original artist for Marvel's Conan the Barbarian from 1970 to 1974.
An American comic book artist and comic book writer. He is best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange.
"Big" John Buscema was a comic book artist whose talent made him an industry leader throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s in such Marvel titles as Conan The Barbarian and The Silver Surfer.
Gene "The Dean" Colan was a legendary comic book artist whose career spanned from 1944 to 2009. He is the co-creator of Blade and The Falcon.
Jean was an employee at Marvel Comics and DC comics in the early 1970's and 1980's. She now works for smaller companies from time to time. Jean was the daughter of Artie Simek and worked under her birth name as well as -for a while under her married name, Izzo.
Writer, editor for Marvel during the 60s and 70s, including a long run on Iron Man.
Iconic author of pulp horror
Allyn Brodsky is an occasional 1970s Marvel writer, no relation to Sol Brodsky. Worked on Iron Man.
Bernie Wrightson was an American artist and painter, best known for his lush horror illustrations and for co-creating DC comics Swamp Thing.
John Romita is one of the legendary "Marvel Bullpen" artists of the Silver Age of comics. Co-Creator of Mary Jane Watson, The Punisher and Wolverine.
One of the medium's most prolific artistic legends, Jack Kirby, "The King of Comics," was an artist, writer, and editor whose work spanned the Golden, Silver, Bronze and Modern ages of comics. Kirby created and co-created a multitude of Marvel and DC's most popular characters and many others, too. Kirby was one of the most respected artists of his time (though he didn't have personal knowledge of that, until later on), and remains so today.
Also known as DeMentia
Dennis "Denny" O'Neil was an influential writer and editor for Marvel and DC for almost 40 years. His notable writing includes legendary runs on Batman and Green Arrow/Green Lantern as well as Daredevil, Iron Man, Azrael, Catwoman, and The Question. He was known for infusing mature themes into superhero comics.
Legend and creator rights advocate. Neal Adams was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1999. Co-Creator of classic characters Ra's al Ghul, John Stewart and Man Bat (to name a few).
Writer who worked for several publishers, primarily DC, through the 70s.
Golden-Silver Age Artist who worked for Marvel and Timely Comics. Also the creator of the Blonde Phantom.
Jonathan T. "Johnny" Craig (April 25, 1926, Pleasantville, New York – September 13, 2001), a.k.a. Jay Taycee and F.C. Aljohn, was an American comic book artist best known for his work with the influential EC Comics line of the 1950s. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2005.
One-time Editor in Chief at Marvel, Wolfman is probably best known for his work on Marvel horror books such as Tomb of Dracula as well as Crisis on Infinite Earths and the Teen Titans for DC. Inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2011.
Writer and editor, Len Wein created famous characters such as Swamp Thing, Human Target and Wolverine. Editor-in-Chief of DC Comics during Crisis on Infinite Earths and Watchmen.
Gerard F. "Gerry" Conway (September 10, 1952 - ) is an American writer of comic books and television shows. He is best known for co-creating the Marvel Comics vigilante The Punisher (with artist Ross Andru) and scripting the death of the character Gwen Stacy during his long run on The Amazing Spider-Man. He is also known for co-creating the DC Comics superhero Firestorm (with artist Al Milgrom), and for scripting the first major, modern-day intercompany crossover, Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man.
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