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John Romita Sr.(1930-2023)

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John Victor Romita Sr. was an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating characters including Mary Jane Watson, the Punisher, and Wolverine. Romita was the father of John Romita Jr., also a comic book artist, and the husband of Virginia Romita, for many years Marvel's traffic manager.

His first comics work was in 1949 as a ghost artist for Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel, through which Romita met editor-in-chief Stan Lee. In 1951, Romita began drawing horror, war, and romance comics for Atlas Comics (previously Timely), and also drew his first superhero work, a 1950s revival of Captain America. He began working exclusively for DC Comics from 1958-1965 and was the artist for many of their romance comics. During these years, Romita further developed his ability to draw beautiful women, which he later became well-known for.

Romita joined Marvel in 1965, initially drawing Daredevil comics. In 1966, Spider-Man artist and co-creator Steve Ditko left Marvel, and Romita was chosen by writer Lee as the new artist for Amazing Spider-Man. Within a year of Romita becoming the Spider-Man artist, The Amazing Spider-Man rose from Marvel's second-best-selling title to the company's top-seller. Romita brought a new romance style to Spider-Man comics that soon became the new house style for the character. In June 1973, Romita was promoted to Marvel's art director and heavily influenced the look of Marvel comics throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002
BornJanuary 24, 1930
DiedJune 12, 2023(93)
BornJanuary 24, 1930
DiedJune 12, 2023(93)
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Marcos Greick and Diego Uchiha in Brazilian Wolverine (2009)
Brazilian Wolverine
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
The Sinister Six
  • Writer
    Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
    Luke Cage
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Writer(as John Romita)
    Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses (2017)
    Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    • The Sinister Six
      • characters
      • In Development
    • Andre McCoy, John Romita Sr., Joe Finfera, Chris R. Notarile, Leon Sheen, Tom Patrick Propofsky, James M. Black, and Paul Anthony Turner in I am Kingpin (2023)
      I am Kingpin
      Short
      • characters
      • 2023
    • Helstrom (2020)
      Helstrom
      6.7
      TV Series
      • based on the Marvel comics by (as John Romita)
      • 2020
    • Jon Bernthal in The Punisher (2017)
      The Punisher
      8.5
      TV Series
      • based on the Marvel comics by
      • 2017–2019
    • Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses (2017)
      Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses
      7.6
      TV Series
      • character
      • 2017–2018
    • Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
      Luke Cage
      7.3
      TV Series
      • based on the Marvel comics by (as John Romita)
      • 2016–2018
    • Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones in The Defenders (2017)
      The Defenders
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • based on the Marvel comics by (as John Romita)
      • 2017
    • Hugh Jackman in Logan (2017)
      Logan
      8.1
      • based on the character created by (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Super Power Beat Down (2012)
      Super Power Beat Down
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Wolverine created by
      • Punisher created by
      • 2012–2016
    • Marvel Puzzle Quest (2013)
      Marvel Puzzle Quest
      7.2
      Video Game
      • character created by: Wolverine (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • The Punisher: No Mercy (2013)
      The Punisher: No Mercy
      4.3
      Short
      • characters (as Johnny Romita)
      • 2013
    • The Punisher: Dirty Laundry (2012)
      The Punisher: Dirty Laundry
      8.0
      Short
      • character
      • 2012
    • Josh Keaton in Spider-Man: Edge of Time (2011)
      Spider-Man: Edge of Time
      6.8
      Video Game
      • characters (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011)
      Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
      7.4
      Video Game
      • character created by: Wolverine
      • 2011
    • Marcos Greick and Diego Uchiha in Brazilian Wolverine (2009)
      Brazilian Wolverine
      TV Series
      • created by (creator)
      • 2009–2010
    • Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
      X-Men Origins: Wolverine
      7.9
      Video Game
      • character (uncredited)
      • 2009

    Art Department

    • Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
      Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
      7.6
      Video
      • art contributor (as Johnny Romita)
      • 2010
    • Hulk Vs. (2009)
      Hulk Vs.
      6.9
      Video
      • featured artwork: "Incredible Hulk #181" (uncredited)
      • 2009
    • De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2001)
      De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • art work (as Johnny Romita)
      • 2001
    • Rino Romano in Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro (2001)
      Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro
      7.7
      Video Game
      • art: Parker's Portfolio
      • 2001
    • Paul Soles in Spider-Man (1967)
      Spider-Man
      7.3
      TV Series
      • art consultant (as Jazzy Johnny Romita)
      • 1967–1970

    Additional Crew

    • Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Alan Cumming, Anna Paquin, Ian McKellen, Shawn Ashmore, Hugh Jackman, and Aaron Stanford in X-Men 2 (2003)
      X-Men 2
      7.4
      • character: James "Logan" Howlett/Wolverine (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Ben Affleck, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jennifer Garner, and Colin Farrell in Daredevil (2003)
      Daredevil
      5.3
      • characters: Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin & Bullseye (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man - hämähäkkimies (2002)
      Spider-Man - hämähäkkimies
      7.4
      • characters: Mary Jane "MJ" Watson & Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson (uncredited)
      • 2002
    • Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, and Hugh Jackman in X-Men (2000)
      X-Men
      7.3
      • character: James "Logan" Howlett/Wolverine (uncredited)
      • 2000
    • Paul Soles in Spider-Man (1967)
      Spider-Man
      7.3
      TV Series
      • story consultant (as Jazzy Johnny Romita)
      • 1967–1968

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    • Official sites
      • Encyclopedia
      • France's national library catalogue
    • Alternative names
      • Jazzy Johnny Romita
    • Born
      • January 24, 1930
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Died
      • June 12, 2023
      • Floral Park, New York, USA(in his sleep)
    • Spouse
      • Virginia RomitaNovember 1952 - June 12, 2023 (his death, 2 children)
    • Children
      • John Romita Jr.
    • Other works
      He is a comic book artist best known for his work as the artist for "Spider-Man," immediately following the departure of series co-creator, Steve Ditko.

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      • Jazzy

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