Dick Giordano

Dick Giordano
Dick Giordano by Michael Netzer
BornRichard Joseph Giordano
(1932-07-20)July 20, 1932
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2010(2010-03-27) (aged 77)
Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S.
Area(s)Penciller, Inker, Editor
Notable works
Action Comics (Human Target)
Batman
Detective Comics
Wonder Woman
AwardsAlley Award
  • Best Editor (1969)

Shazam Award

  • Best Inker (Dramatic Division) (1970, 1971, 1973, and 1974)

Inkwell Awards

  • Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2009)
Dick Giordano cover for Outer Space no. 20 (Charlton, Dec. 1958).

Richard Joseph Giordano (/dʒɔːrˈdɑːnoʊ/; July 20, 1932[1] – March 27, 2010)[2] was an American comics artist and editor whose career included introducing Charlton Comics' "Action Heroes" stable of superheroes and serving as executive editor of DC Comics.

  1. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  2. ^ Doran, Michael (March 27, 2010). "Legendary Comics Creator Dick Giordano Passes Away". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2010.