Dave Stevens | |
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Born | [1] Lynwood, California, U.S. | July 29, 1955
Died | March 11, 2008 Turlock, California, U.S. | (aged 52)
Area(s) | Penciller, inker, illustrator |
Awards | Russ Manning Award Inkpot Award Kirby Award Inkwell Awards SASRA[2] |
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Dave Lee Stevens (July 29, 1955 – March 11, 2008) was an American illustrator and comics artist. He was most famous for creating The Rocketeer comic book and film character, and for his pin-up style "glamour art" illustrations, especially of model Bettie Page. He was the first to win Comic-Con International's Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award in 1982, and received both an Inkpot Award and the Kirby Award for Best Graphic Album in 1986.