Bernie Wrightson

1948–2017 Baltimore 314 series 1,389 issues

12 awards

Bernie Wrightson was a renowned comic book artist and illustrator, celebrated for his intricate and atmospheric artwork, particularly in the horror genre. He gained fame for his work on titles like 'Swamp Thing' and 'House of Mystery', where his detailed illustrations brought a unique depth to the stories. Wrightson's influence extended beyond comics, as he also contributed to various graphic novels and projects, showcasing his talent in both color and cover art.

Name

Bernie Wrightson

Issues

1,389

Series

314

Titles

Awards

Harvey Award - Harvey Kurtzman Award Hall of Fame (2021), Inkwell Awards - Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2020), Inkwell Awards - Special Recognition Award (2015), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voter's Choices (2014), Ghastly Awards - Hall of Fame Inductee (2012), Ghastly Awards - Best Inker (2012), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (2012), Inkpot Award (1987), Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award (1986), Comic Fan Art Awards - Favorite Pro Artist/Penciller (1974), Shazam Award - Best Penciller (Dramatic Division) (1973), Shazam Award - Best Penciller (Dramatic Division) (1972)

Also Known As

Berni Wrightson

Gender

Male

Birth Date

October 27, 1948

Death Date

March 18, 2017

Birth Place

Baltimore

Country

United States

Links

www.wrightsonart.com/

Series

Back Issue (2003)

TwoMorrows Publishing

169 issues

Batman: The Cult: The Deluxe Edition (2024)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: Ground Zero (2024)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

1 issue

Namor, the Sub-Mariner Epic Collection: Titans Three (2024)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

1 issue

Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2003)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

27 issues

The Complete Web of Horror (2024)

Collected Edition

Fantagraphics

1 issue

Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: And Now… The Wolverine (2022)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

1 issue

Homem-Aranha: As Graphic Novels (2022)

Panini Brasil

1 issue

Swamp Thing: The Bronze Age (2018)

DC Comics

3 issues

Conan the Barbarian Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years: The Coming of Conan (2020)

Collected Edition

Marvel Comics

1 issue

Issues

#156

Issue #156

Back Issue (2003)

Feb 11, 2026

Issue #7

Cryptology (2024)

Jan 21, 2026

Issue #6

Cryptology (2024)

Dec 17, 2025

Issue #1

Batman Klassiker - Batmans Unheimliche Fälle (2025)

Nov 06, 2025

#155

Issue #155

Back Issue (2003)

Oct 16, 2024

Issue #1

Batman: The Cult: The Deluxe Edition (2024)

Oct 08, 2024

Issue #1

Frankenstein Alive, Alive! (2024)

Sep 26, 2024

Volume 4

Namor, the Sub-Mariner Epic Collection: Titans Three (2024)

Aug 28, 2024

Volume 15

Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: Ground Zero (2024)

Aug 21, 2024

Issue #1

The Complete Web of Horror (2024)

Jun 04, 2024

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