Judd Winick
Author and illustrator of graphic novels

Born
February 12th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator specialized in graphic novels. Gained recognition for contributions to the comic book field with a career spanning over two decades. Created the popular graphic novel series 'Pedro and Me', which is a memoir about friendship and the impact of AIDS. Contributed to various major comic franchises, including 'Green Lantern' and 'Batman'. Developed and illustrated original content for both younger audiences and adult readers, demonstrating versatility in storytelling and artistic style.
Created the graphic novel 'Pedro and Me'
Illustrated for 'Green Lantern' and 'Batman'
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