Gary Friedrich

American comic book writer (1943–2018)

Gary Friedrich (/ˈfrdrɪk/; August 21, 1943 – August 28, 2018) was an American comic book writer. He was best known for his Silver Age stories for Marvel Comics' Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, and, in the following era, for the series The Monster of Frankenstein.

Gary Friedrich
Gary Friedrich at the April 2008
New York Comic Con.
Born(1943-08-21)August 21, 1943
Jackson, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 2018(2018-08-30) (aged 75)
Hillsboro, Missouri, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer
Notable works
Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, Monster of Frankenstein, Ghost Rider
AwardsShared Alley Award for Sgt. Fury as Best War Title, 1967 and 1968
Inkpot Award 2007

He was also known for co-creating the supernatural motorcyclist the Ghost Rider and the supernatural hero the Son of Satan.

Friedrich died from complications of Parkinson's disease on August 28, 2018 in Hillsboro, Missouri, aged 75.[1]

References

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  1. "Ghost Rider Co-Creator Gary Friedrich Dies at 75". Previews World. Retrieved August 31, 2018.