Draw Comics with Dick Giordano
Dick Giordano’s principal standalone authored book and his only independently published instructional nonfiction work.
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Richard Joseph “Dick” Giordano (1932–2010) was an American comics artist, inker, editor, and art instructor. He helped establish Charlton Comics’ Action Heroes line, later served as an executive editor at DC Comics, and became especially renowned for his inking collaborations with Neal Adams and other major comics artists. His sole standalone authored book was the instructional nonfiction work Draw Comics with Dick Giordano (2005).
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Frequently asked questions about Dick Giordano
Who was Dick Giordano?
Dick Giordano (1932–2010) was an American comic-book artist, inker, penciler, and editor known for major contributions to Charlton Comics and DC Comics.
What did Dick Giordano do at Charlton Comics?
He helped introduce Charlton’s “Action Heroes” line and became an important editorial figure at the publisher.
What was Dick Giordano’s role at DC Comics?
Giordano led DC’s editorial department during much of the 1980s and early 1990s, helping guide the company through a period of major creative growth.
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Why is Dick Giordano associated with Neal Adams?
Giordano was especially renowned for inking Neal Adams, and the two also co-founded the advertising art company Continuity Associates.
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What major awards did Dick Giordano receive?
He received Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Award in 1981, was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2010, and entered the Inkwell Awards’ Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame in 2009.
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