| Jack Adler | |
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 Jack Adler byMichael Netzer | |
| Born | July 1, 1917 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 2011(2011-09-18) (aged 94) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Penciller,Colourist |
Notable works | Sea Devils |
| Awards | Shazam Award, 1971 Inkpot Award, 2004[1] |
Jack Adler (July 1, 1917 – September 18, 2011)[2] was an artist who worked as a cover artist andcolorist forDC Comics. He was a staff member of DC's production department from 1946 to 1981, rising steadily up the ranks to production manager and vice president of production.
Adler attended theHigh School of Art and Design,[3] and graduated fromBrooklyn College.[2]
Adler's first comics job was forFunny Folks #2 (DC Comics, Jun./July 1946). He received the industry'sShazam Award for BestColorist in 1971. Adler's cover art was often featured onSilver Age issues ofSea Devils,G.I. Combat, andGreen Lantern.
After going to work for DC Comics in 1946, he took on a staff position doing production and coloring for the entire DC line in 1947. He held this position until 1960, when he became DC's assistant production manager for the next fifteen years. In 1972 Adler was the visual inspiration for theSwamp Thing villain Ferrett, drawn byBernie Wrightson in the first issue of the hit series. From 1975 until his retirement in 1981,[4] Adler was DC's production manager and vice president of production.[2]
Adler was the cousin of radio hostHoward Stern.[5]
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