Joye Hummel

American comics writer (1924-2021)

Joye Evelyn Hummel (April 4, 1924 – April 5, 2021)[1] was an American comic book author. She is known for writing[2] more than 70 "Wonder Woman" stories between 1944 and 1947.[3]

Joye Hummel
Hummel at the San Diego Comic-Con International in 2018
Born(1924-04-04)April 4, 1924
Long Island, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2021(2021-04-05) (aged 97)
OccupationComic book author
Years active1944–1947
Notable workWonder Woman
Spouse(s)
David W. Murchison
(m. 1947; died 2000)

Jack Kelly (m. 2002)
AwardsBill Finger Award, 2018

Hummel died on April 5, 2021, one day after her 97th birthday, at her home in Winter Haven, Florida.[3]

References change

  1. Evanier, Mark. "Joye Murchison Kelly, R.I.P." Newsfromme. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  2. Maierhofer, Waltraud; Capo, Beth Widmaier (June 9, 2017). Reproductive Rights Issues in Popular Media: International Perspectives. McFarland. ISBN 9781476630069.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Smith, Harrison (April 8, 2021). "Joye Hummel, first woman hired to write Wonder Woman comics, dies at 97". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 11, 2021.