Brant Parker
American illustrator of comic strips
Born
August 26th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
April 15th, 2007
18 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An illustrator contributed to the comic strip 'The Wizard of Id' alongside Johnny Hart. This comic strip, known for its humor and medieval setting, was first published in 1964. Parker's distinctive art style, characterized by its detailed and whimsical illustrations, helped make the strip popular throughout its run in newspapers. In addition to 'The Wizard of Id', Parker worked on other projects and created illustrations for various publications. The collaboration with Hart led to a significant presence in the cartooning world until Parker's passing in 2007.
Illustrated 'The Wizard of Id'
Collaborated with Johnny Hart
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