John Buscema
Comic book illustrator and artist
Born
December 11th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American illustrator and comic book artist gained recognition for contributions to Marvel Comics. Worked primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, producing iconic artwork for characters such as Thor, The Avengers, and Spider-Man. Collaborated with key writers like Stan Lee and Roy Thomas, helping define the visual style of superhero comics during this era. Alongside comic book work, produced illustrations for various magazines and instructional art books. Actively influenced generations of artists through teaching and mentorship in the comic art community.
Illustrated Thor and Conan the Barbarian
Contributed to The Avengers and Silver Surfer
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