Joe Shuster

Illustrator, co-created Superman comic

Joe Shuster - Illustrator, co-created Superman comic
Born

July 10th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1992
32 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

Links & References

An illustrator co-created the iconic superhero Superman with writer Jerry Siegel. The duo first introduced Superman in 1938 through the comic book Action Comics #1, which marked the beginning of the superhero genre in comics. This creation established a cultural phenomenon influencing numerous adaptations in films, television, and other media. Shuster's artistic style and character design contributed significantly to the visual identity of comic books. His work laid the groundwork for a vast universe of superheroes and paved the way for future comic artists and writers.

Co-created Superman in Action Comics #1

Influenced the superhero genre in comics

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