Wallace Wood is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work on EC Comics and Mad magazine. He was also a renowned science fiction and fantasy illustrator.
Born in Minnesota in 1927, Wood began his comics career in 1948 when he started working for Quality Comics.
In the early 1950s, he joined EC Comics where he produced some of his most famous works including 'The Crypt of Terror' and 'MAD'.
In the 1960s, he contributed to Marvel Comics and co-created the comic book character Daredevil with writer Stan Lee.
He later founded Wally Wood Studios which produced illustrations for various publications.
Wood passed away in 1981 but his work continues to be celebrated and influential in the world of comic books and sci-fi/fantasy art.
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Wood's contributions to EC Comics in the 1950s are regarded as some of his most influential and memorable works. He contributed to the horror, science fiction, and war comics that EC produced, including 'The Crypt of Terror' and 'Weird Science'.
Wood was a frequent contributor to Mad Magazine, a satirical publication that became known for its humorous and irreverent take on American popular culture. He illustrated numerous covers and comic strips for the magazine.
In 1964, Wood co-created the character Daredevil with writer Stan Lee. Daredevil is a superhero who was blinded as a child but gained heightened senses and abilities as a result. The character has since become a major part of the Marvel Comics universe.
Wallace Wood is known for his work as a comic book artist and writer, specifically for his contributions to EC Comics and Mad Magazine. He is also known as a science fiction and fantasy illustrator.
Wood produced some of his most famous works while working for EC Comics in the 1950s, including 'The Crypt of Terror' and 'Mad Magazine'. He also co-created the comic book character Daredevil with Stan Lee in the 1960s.
Wally Wood Studios was a company that Wood founded in the 1960s which produced illustrations for various publications including science fiction digests, men's magazines, and advertising.
Wallace Wood passed away on November 2, 1981.
Wood is regarded as one of the most influential artists of his time and has been cited as an inspiration by many contemporary comic book artists and illustrators. His work is known for its attention to detail, storytelling abilities, and innovative layouts.