Kurt Schaffenberger
Illustrator and comic book artist

Born
December 15th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in Germany, a sergeant during World War II, contributed to the U.S. military services. Later moved to the United States, where a career in comic book illustration began. Worked primarily for DC Comics, creating iconic artwork for characters such as Superman and Wonder Woman. Played a significant role in redefining the visual style of comic books during the mid-20th century.
Illustrated for Superman comics
Created artwork for Wonder Woman
Worked on numerous titles for DC Comics
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