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Donald L. Heck [1] (January 2, 1929 – February 23, 1995 [2] [3]) was an American comics artist best known for co-creating the Marvel Comics characters Iron Man, the Wasp, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Wonder Man and for his long run penciling the Marvel superhero -team series The Avengers during the 1960s Silver Age of comic books .
- American
- January 2, 1929, Queens, New York City, U.S.
- Penciller
- February 23, 1995 (aged 66), Centereach, New York, U.S.
Dec 14, 2021 · Appreciating Don Heck. My introduction to Don Heck’s art began in the mid-1960s, where he was thrust into Marvel's growing assemblage of superheroes, including "Iron Man," "Ant-Man," and The Avengers. Reprints in Fantasy Masterpieces educated me on Heck's stylish monster/science-fiction short stories, which, while published only six or seven ...
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May 22, 2018 · The early creative history of “Avengers” is more akin to planetary formation than the typical production process of a 1960s Marvel comic. Jack Kirby and Stan Lee smashed the necessary solar debris into a bubbling molten blob but then they quickly left the terraforming process to Don Heck and Roy Thomas. I wouldn’t characterize Jack Kirby ...
Jan 2, 2024 · A BIRTHDAY SALUTE to the late comics workhorse, who was born 95 years ago, on Jan. 2, 1929…. Don Heck never got the credit but he was the kind of artist essential to the comics industry: the workhorse. Never a star, sometimes maligned, but in there, month after month, helping to bring you your favorite stories and characters.
Don Heck was born on 2 January 1929 in Queens, New York, USA. Don was a writer, known for Iron Man (2008) , Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) . Don died on 23 February 1995 in Centereach, Suffolk, New York, USA.
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- Queens, New York, USA
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- Centereach, Suffolk, New York, USA
By 1979 he worked almost exclusively for DC, although he returned to Marvel in 1988 for a few projects. Heck died of lung cancer on February 23, 1995. He was known for his ability to depict glamorous places and people, and for his willingness to take on last-minute assignments.
Nov 3, 2023 · Here are some significant issues that many collectors consider valuable: Tales of Suspense #39 – This is the debut of Iron Man, and Don Heck’s art was instrumental in bringing the character to life. Due to its significance, this issue is highly sought after by collectors. Avengers #1 – Although primarily drawn by Jack Kirby, Don Heck took ...
