Arthur Adams

Comic book artist and writer - Longshot

Arthur Adams - Comic book artist and writer - Longshot
Born

April 5th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent comic book artist and writer, contributions spanned several decades within the industry. Renowned for a unique art style that blends realism and dynamic character design, Adams made notable contributions to major comic book publishers. Created the character Longshot for Marvel Comics, gaining significant recognition. Worked on titles such as 'X-Men', 'Fantastic Four', and 'Monkeyman and O'Brien', showcasing distinctive storytelling abilities alongside intricate illustrations.

Created the character Longshot

Worked on 'X-Men' and 'Fantastic Four'

Illustrated 'Monkeyman and O'Brien'

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