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Russ Heath

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American comic artist (1926-2018)

United StatesArtistsLived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
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Russell Heath Jr. was an American artist best known for his comic book work, particularly his DC Comics war stories and his 1960s art for Playboy magazine's "Little Annie Fanny" feature.

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One version of Heath's "Roman Soldiers" ad that appeared for years on the backs of 1960s and 1970s comic booksOne version of Heath's "Roman Soldiers" ad that appeared for years on the backs of 1960s and 1970s comic books

Awards 3

2018Special Recognition Award
2009Will Eisner Hall of Fame
1997Inkpot Award

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About this person

Russell Heath Jr. was an American artist best known for his comic book work, particularly his DC Comics war stories and his 1960s art for Playboy magazine's "Little Annie Fanny" feature. He also produced commercial art, two pieces of which, depicting Roman and Revolutionary War battle scenes for toy soldier sets, became familiar pieces of Americana after gracing the back covers of countless comic books from the early 1960s to early 1970s.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
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7 languages

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