Gary Friedrich
American comic book writer
Gary Friedrich (/ˈfriːdrɪk/; August 21, 1943 – August 28, 2018) was an American comic book writer. He was best known for his Silver Age stories for Marvel Comics' Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, and, in the following era, for the series The Monster of Frankenstein.
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Gary Friedrich at the April 2008 New York Comic Con. | |
Born | Jackson, Missouri, U.S. | August 21, 1943
Died | August 30, 2018 Hillsboro, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 75)
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, Monster of Frankenstein, Ghost Rider |
Awards | Shared Alley Award for Sgt. Fury as Best War Title, 1967 and 1968 Inkpot Award 2007 |
He was also known for co-creating the supernatural motorcyclist the Ghost Rider and the supernatural hero the Son of Satan.
Friedrich died from complications of Parkinson's disease on August 28, 2018 in Hillsboro, Missouri, aged 75.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Ghost Rider Co-Creator Gary Friedrich Dies at 75". Previews World. Retrieved August 31, 2018.