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John Romita Sr., the legendary comic book artist, has passed away at the age of 93. Romita was known for his work on Marvel Comics’ iconic characters, but most of all Spider-Man.
Romita began his career in comics in the 1950s, working for various publishers before joining Marvel Comics in 1965. He quickly made a name for himself as one of the company’s top artists, and his work on Spider-Man in particular is still considered some of the character’s best.
Romita’s passing is a great loss to the comic book industry, but his legacy will live on through his work and the countless artists he inspired.
John Romita Sr’s Life and Career
John Romita Sr was born on January 24, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in a family of artists and from a young age, he showed an interest in drawing. After finishing high school, he attended the Manhattan School of Industrial Art, where he honed his skills in illustration and design.
In the 1950s, John Romita Sr began his career in comics, working for publishers such as Timely Comics (which later became Marvel Comics) and DC Comics. He worked on a variety of titles, including romance, horror, and western comics, before landing a job at Marvel Comics in 1965.
Marvel Comics Career
John Romita Sr’s tenure at Marvel Comics was a defining period for the company. He started as an artist on titles such as Daredevil and The Amazing Spider-Man, and later became the art director for the company. He was responsible for designing some of the most iconic characters in Marvel’s history, including The Punisher, Wolverine, and Kingpin.
Romita’s artwork was known for its dynamic, larger-than-life style, which helped to define the look and feel of Marvel’s comics in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also known for his ability to tell a story through his art, a visionary ahead of his time.
Romita’s legacy lives on through his son, John Romita Jr, who is also a comic icon in his own right. Together, the Romitas have left an indelible mark on the world of comics, and their influence will be felt for years to come.
