Who is John Romita Jr, John Romita Sr’s son?

John Romita Sr., the renowned Spider-Man artist and co-creator of characters like Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson, passed away at the age of 93.

Confirming the news, his son, John Romita Jr., also a successful graphic novelist, expressed his grief and emphasized his father’s legendary status in the art world.

Who is John Romita Jr.?

John Romita Jr. is an American comics artist who is widely recognized for his extensive work at Marvel Comics from the 1970s to the 2010s. He is the son of the esteemed artist John Romita Sr.

Romita Jr. made his debut in the comic industry at the age of 13 by creating the character Prowler for The Amazing Spider-Man #78. He began his career at Marvel UK and later embarked on various projects, including Iron Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Uncanny X-Men, collaborating with acclaimed writers and introducing new characters to the Marvel universe.

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His notable contributions include co-creating characters like Madame Web and Hobgoblin. Romita Jr. had significant runs on Daredevil, Thor, and Wolverine, and he worked on projects such as The Gray Area, Black Panther, and The Eternals.

In recent years, Romita Jr. has worked on DC Comics titles, notably on Superman and All-Star Batman. He has collaborated with renowned writers like Geoff Johns and Scott Snyder.

Romita Jr.’s artistic influences include his father, John Romita Sr., as well as legendary artists Jack Kirby and John Buscema. He favors street-level stories and employs the Marvel Method, allowing the story to guide his artistic approach.

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Throughout his career, Romita Jr. has received recognition for his exceptional work, including an Inkpot Award in 1994 and an Eisner Award in 2002 for his serialized story “Coming Home” in The Amazing Spider-Man.

With a remarkable legacy inherited from his father, John Romita Jr. has carved his own path as a talented and influential comic book artist, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.