John Romita, Sr.

American comic book artist (1930–2023)

John Victor Romita Sr.[1] (January 24, 1930 – June 12, 2023)[2] was an American comic-book artist. He was best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating Wolverine. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. He was born in New York City.

Romita died in his sleep on June 12, 2023, at the age of 93.[3]

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  1. "Confidential Videotaped Deposition of John V. Romita". Garden City, New York: United States District Court, Southern District of New York: "Marvel Worldwide, Inc., et al., vs. Lisa R. Kirby, et al.". October 21, 2010. p. 45.
  2. Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  3. Anderson, Jenna. "John Romita Sr., Legendary Marvel Comics Artist & Wolverine Co-Creator, Dead at 93". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.