Marvel Comics paid tribute to the late John Romita Sr. (co-creator of Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson) in several of its new comics on August 9, 2023.Romita, one of Marvel’s most iconic artists and father of John Romita Jr., passed away on June 12, 2023. And, this week, the publisher honored the creator with a corner box image that featured his cover from Spider-Man: No More! along with the words “Marvel Remembers John Romita” on several of its ongoing comics. This can be found on Silk #4, Red Goblin #7, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9, Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest #2, Guardians of the Galaxy #5 and Avengers #4. Each of these comics also has a three-page spread dedicated to the artist.The tribute spoke of Romita’s influence and legacy at Marvel Comics. It stated “John Romita wore many hats at Marvel. His most famous contribution was his run on Amazing Spider-Man.” It continued “His association with the character would include drawing the cover of the famed wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, seen opposite top right. With Stan Lee, he started the Spider-Man newspaper strip, including the sequence with Kingpin from Sept. 25, 1977, seen opposite center. Behind the scenes, Romita was responsible for designing many of Marvel’s most famous characters. At bottom opposite are Romita’s costume designs for Black Widow and Wolverine.”RELATED: Line it is Drawn: The Line Pays Tribute to John Romita
Marvel Comics paid tribute to the late John Romita Sr. (co-creator of Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson) in several of its new comics on August 9, 2023.
Romita, one of Marvel’s most iconic artists and father of John Romita Jr., passed away on June 12, 2023. And, this week, the publisher honored the creator with a corner box image that featured his cover from Spider-Man: No More! along with the words “Marvel Remembers John Romita” on several of its ongoing comics. This can be found on Silk #4, Red Goblin #7, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9, Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest #2, Guardians of the Galaxy #5 and Avengers #4. Each of these comics also has a three-page spread dedicated to the artist.
The tribute spoke of Romita’s influence and legacy at Marvel Comics. It stated “John Romita wore many hats at Marvel. His most famous contribution was his run on Amazing Spider-Man.” It continued “His association with the character would include drawing the cover of the famed wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, seen opposite top right. With Stan Lee, he started the Spider-Man newspaper strip, including the sequence with Kingpin from Sept. 25, 1977, seen opposite center. Behind the scenes, Romita was responsible for designing many of Marvel’s most famous characters. At bottom opposite are Romita’s costume designs for Black Widow and Wolverine.”
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