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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