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John Severin

Artist (1921-2012) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 90

John Powers Severin was an American comics artist noted for his distinctive work with EC Comics, primarily on the war comics Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat; for Marvel Comics, especially its war and Western comics; and for his 45-year stint with the satiric magazine Cracked.

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Awards

Will Eisner Hall of Fame2003
Inkpot Award1998

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He was one of the founding cartoonists of Mad in 1952.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2012 · aged 90