Ernie Chan

Ernie Chan
Chan in May 2009.
BornErnesto Chua
(1940-07-27)July 27, 1940
The Philippines
DiedMay 16, 2012(2012-05-16) (aged 71)
Oakland, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Penciller, Inker
Pseudonym(s)Ernie Chua
Notable works
Batman
Conan the Barbarian
Detective Comics
Kull the Conqueror
Savage Sword of Conan
AwardsInkpot Award (1980)
Inkwell Awards (2024) Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame

Ernesto Chan (July 27, 1940 – May 16, 2012),[1][2] born and sometimes credited as Ernie Chua, was a Filipino-American comics artist, known for work published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including many Marvel issues of series featuring Conan the Barbarian. Chan also had a long tenure on Batman and Detective Comics. Other than his work on Batman, Chan primarily focused on non-superhero characters, staying mostly in the genres of horror, war, and sword and sorcery.

  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. ^ Lamentillo, Anna Mae Yu (May 18, 2012). "Comics artist Ernie Chan, 71, passes away". GMA News. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.