Creator

Sal Buscema

Biography

Sal Buscema was an American comic book artist known for his extensive work with Marvel Comics. He gained recognition for his decade-long run on The Incredible Hulk and contributions to titles like Spectacular Spider-Man and Rom, the Spaceknight. As the younger brother of artist John Buscema, Sal developed a distinctive style that became a staple in Marvel's visual storytelling during his career.

Creator Details

Name

Sal Buscema

Issues

3,724

Series

771

Titles

4

Awards

Ringo Awards - Best Inker (2022), Inkwell Awards - The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award (2021), Inkwell Awards - Stacey Aragon Special Recognition Award (2020), Inkwell Awards - S.P.A.M.I. (Small Press and Mainstream/Independent (non-Marvel/DC) Inking) (2018), Hero Initiative Awards - Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award (2013), Inkwell Awards - The SPAMI Award (2013), Inkpot Award (2003)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

January 26, 1936

Death Date

January 23, 2026

Country

United States

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Series

Back Issue

Back Issue (2003)

TwoMorrows Publishing

168 issues

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

4 issues

Spectacular Spider-Man by DeMatteis & Buscema Omnibus

Spectacular Spider-Man by DeMatteis & Buscema Omnibus (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man

Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

8 issues

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

New Mutants Epic Collection: Fallen Angels

New Mutants Epic Collection: Fallen Angels (2025)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange

Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange (2003)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

11 issues

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up (2010)

Marvel Comics

Collected Edition

8 issues

Issues

Issue #169

#169

Issue #169

Back Issue (2003)

Aug 12, 2026

Issue #165

#165

Issue #165

Back Issue (2003)

Feb 18, 2026

Issue #37

#37

Issue #37

Comic Book Creator (2013)

Jan 14, 2026

Issue #163

#163

Issue #163

Back Issue (2003)

Dec 17, 2025

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Spectacular Spider-Man by DeMatteis & Buscema Omnibus (2025)

Aug 27, 2025

Volume 2

#2

Volume 2

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)

Aug 05, 2025

Volume 8

#8

Volume 8

Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017)

May 07, 2025

Volume 3

#1

Volume 3

The Defenders Epic Collection: World Gone Sane (2025)

Apr 02, 2025

Volume 1

#1

Volume 1

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)

Apr 09, 2025

Volume 1

#1

Volume 1

Daredevil By Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus (2025)

Mar 12, 2025

Volume 4

#1

Volume 4

New Mutants Epic Collection: Fallen Angels (2025)

Feb 26, 2025

Volume 2

#1

Volume 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Quest for the Shield (2025)

Feb 19, 2025

Frequent collaborators

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Jim Shooter

Jim Shooter

Irving Watanabe

Irving Watanabe

Joe Sinnott

Joe Sinnott

Roy Thomas

Roy Thomas

Mike Esposito

Mike Esposito

John Costanza

John Costanza

Al Milgrom

Al Milgrom

Joe Rosen

Joe Rosen

Frank Giacoia

Frank Giacoia

Bill Mantlo

Bill Mantlo

John Buscema

John Buscema

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