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 | April 4, 1924 Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2021 (aged 97) Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Comic book author |
| Years active | 1944–1947 |
| Notable work | Wonder Woman |
| Spouse(s) |
David W. Murchison
(m. 1947; died 2000)Jack Kelly (m. 2002) |
| Awards | Bill 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- ↑ Evanier, Mark. "Joye Murchison Kelly, R.I.P." Newsfromme. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ↑ Maierhofer, Waltraud; Capo, Beth Widmaier (June 9, 2017). Reproductive Rights Issues in Popular Media: International Perspectives. McFarland. ISBN 9781476630069.
- ↑ 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.
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