Don Perlin
Comic book artist and writer

Born
1929
96 years ago
Died
May 14th, 2024
1 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent comic book artist and writer, contributions included work for Marvel Comics and various independent publishers. Gained recognition for illustrating The Tomb of Dracula and co-creating the character Ghost Rider. His career spanned several decades, with a significant role in the development of comic book storytelling and art. Served as both an artist and editor, influencing the direction of numerous comic titles and series.
Illustrated The Tomb of Dracula
Co-created the character Ghost Rider
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