John Romita Sr.

1930–2023 United States 204 series 3,227 issues

5 awards

John Romita, Sr. is a renowned comic book artist known for his significant contributions to the industry, particularly with Marvel Comics. He has worked on various iconic characters and series, showcasing his distinctive style that has influenced many artists. His work has left a lasting impact on the comic book landscape.

Name

John Romita Sr.

Issues

3,227

Series

204

Awards

Inkwell Awards - Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2020), Hero Initiative Awards - Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award (2006), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voter's Choices (2002), Gran Guinigi Award - Premio alla carriera (Lifetime Achievement Award) (1995), Inkpot Award (1979)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

January 24, 1930

Death Date

June 12, 2023

Country

United States

Series

Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men (2003)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

17 issues

True Believers: Black Widow & the Avengers (2020)

One-Shot

Marvel Comics

Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange (2003)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

11 issues

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009)

Marvel Comics

26 issues

Essential Hulk (1999)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

7 issues

Daredevil (1998)

Marvel Comics

134 issues

X-Factor (2006)

Marvel Comics

114 issues

Spider-Man Family (2007)

Marvel Comics

9 issues

Essential Killraven (2005)

Marvel Comics

1 issue

Giant-Size Invaders (1975)

Marvel Comics

2 issues

Issues

Volume 1

The 'Nam: 1966-1969 Omnibus (2025)

Aug 27, 2025

Our Secret Wars, Part One

Captain America (2025)

Jul 02, 2025

#189

Issue #189

Alter Ego (1999)

Aug 21, 2024

Introductory Rites, Part Eight; Lost and Found; Turk Takes a Bath; Hurts So Good; Blind Leading the Blind; Not on the Sidelines

Daredevil (2023)

Apr 24, 2024

Volume 3

Daredevil Omnibus (2017)

Apr 10, 2024

#25

Volume 25

Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2003)

Dec 20, 2023

The Riddle of Raidho

The Immortal Thor (2023)

Oct 25, 2023

#34

Issue #34

The Amazing Spider-Man (2022)

Sep 20, 2023

#25

The Butterfly Collectors

Venom (2021)

Sep 13, 2023

Contest of Chaos: Part Six

Venom Annual (2023)

Sep 13, 2023

Lists

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