Herb Trimpe
Comic book artist, notable for Wolverine
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
April 13th, 2015
10 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator, instrumental in the comic book industry, provided iconic illustrations for several beloved characters. Significant contributions included work on 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'Wolverine', helping to shape the visual representation of these figures. Also developed new characters and storylines, achieving recognition during a career spanning over four decades.
Illustrated the first appearance of Wolverine
Worked on 'The Incredible Hulk' series
Created character G.I. Joe in comics
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