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Will Elder

American illustrator (1921-2008) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 86

William Elder was an American illustrator and comic book artist who worked in numerous areas of commercial art but is best known for a frantically funny cartoon style that helped launch Harvey Kurtzman's Mad comic book in 1952.

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Awards

Will Eisner Hall of Fame2003
Inkpot Award2000

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2008 · aged 86