Dick Ayers

Comic book artist and illustrator

Dick Ayers - Comic book artist and illustrator
Born

April 28th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

May 4th, 2014
10 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the comic book industry as an illustrator and author. Worked primarily for Marvel Comics during the 1950s and 1960s. Provided artwork for numerous titles, including 'Ghost Rider' and 'The Avengers'. Collaborated with various writers, enhancing visual storytelling in comics.

Illustrated 'Ghost Rider' series

Worked on 'The Avengers' comic

Created art for 'Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos'

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