Severin mad founders-This past Sunday, MAD Magazine founder and Eisner Comic Industry Hall of Fame artist John Severin died aged 90, according to a statement released by his family. Severin was a very accomplished artist and had a full career. His artistic achievements extend even beyond his co-creation of MAD magazine. His professional art career started all the way back in his high school days, when he drew and wrote cartoons for Hobo News. Early in his career Severin co-created the Native American feature American Eagle. Severin's family says that he was known as an "artist's artist," and he "gained a reputation for his historical knowledge and detail in all genres, most notably war and western."
He worked for Marvel Comics, where he contributed to the Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror, Captain Savage and Semper Fi, among others. He also drew for DC Comics, including the popular Suicide Squad and Bat Lash. After leaving MAD, Severin helped start Cracked Magazine. read more
He worked for Marvel Comics, where he contributed to the Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror, Captain Savage and Semper Fi, among others. He also drew for DC Comics, including the popular Suicide Squad and Bat Lash. After leaving MAD, Severin helped start Cracked Magazine. read more
