Illustrator. It has been written that "the elegant comic-book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills at storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day."
While known as the "definitve" Superman artist, Swan also illustrated the adventures of The Legion of Super-Heroes, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Boy Commandos, Superboy and others for DC Comics since the 1940s. He was also a staff cartoonist for the armed forces newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes" during World War II. Swan was found dead of an apparent heart-attack at his home surrounded by comic books. Swan was cremated and his ashes were given to his daughter Cecilia.
While known as the "definitve" Superman artist, Swan also illustrated the adventures of The Legion of Super-Heroes, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Boy Commandos, Superboy and others for DC Comics since the 1940s. He was also a staff cartoonist for the armed forces newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes" during World War II. Swan was found dead of an apparent heart-attack at his home surrounded by comic books. Swan was cremated and his ashes were given to his daughter Cecilia.
Illustrator. It has been written that "the elegant comic-book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills at storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day."
While known as the "definitve" Superman artist, Swan also illustrated the adventures of The Legion of Super-Heroes, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Boy Commandos, Superboy and others for DC Comics since the 1940s. He was also a staff cartoonist for the armed forces newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes" during World War II. Swan was found dead of an apparent heart-attack at his home surrounded by comic books. Swan was cremated and his ashes were given to his daughter Cecilia.
While known as the "definitve" Superman artist, Swan also illustrated the adventures of The Legion of Super-Heroes, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Boy Commandos, Superboy and others for DC Comics since the 1940s. He was also a staff cartoonist for the armed forces newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes" during World War II. Swan was found dead of an apparent heart-attack at his home surrounded by comic books. Swan was cremated and his ashes were given to his daughter Cecilia.
Bio by: Armand Vaquer
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