Gil Kane

American comic book artist (1926–2000)
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Gil Kane

Summary

Gil Kane is a human[1]. Born in Riga[2], he… he was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Aventura[4]. He died on +2000-01-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], penciller[7], inker[8], and colorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2], Gil Kane…
  • Gil Kane passed away in Aventura[4].
  • Gil Kane was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gil Kane died on +2000-01-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gil Kane held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Gil Kane is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].
  • Gil Kane's professions included comics artist[6].
  • Gil Kane worked as a penciller[7].
  • Gil Kane worked as an inker[8].
  • Gil Kane worked as a colorist[9].
  • Gil Kane's education included a stint at High School of Art and Design[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gil Kane is The Night Gwen Stacy Died[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gil Kane is Star Hawks[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gil Kane is Green Goblin Reborn![16].
  • A notable work attributed to Gil Kane is Blackmark[17].
  • Gil Kane received the Inkpot Award[18].
  • Gil Kane received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[19].
  • Gil Kane received the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[20].
  • Gil Kane is recorded as male[21].
  • Gil Kane's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gil Kane's genre is superhero comics[23].
  • Gil Kane's genre is science fiction comics[24].
  • Gil Kane's Commons category is recorded as Gil Kane[25].
  • The cause of death was lymphoma[26].
  • Gil Kane was part of the conflict World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gil Kane's place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].

Education

Gil Kane's education included a stint at High School of Art and Design[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], penciller[7], inker[8], and colorist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Night Gwen Stacy Died[14], a comic book storyline[28]; Star Hawks[15], a comic strip[29], founded in 1977[30], written by Ron Goulart[31]; Green Goblin Reborn![16], a comic book storyline[32]; and Blackmark[17], a written work[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[18], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1974[36]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[19], a hall of fame[37], in United States[38], founded in 1988[39]; and Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[20], a comics award[40], founded in 1985[41].

Death and Burial

Gil Kane died on +2000-01-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Aventura[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[26].

Why It Matters

Gil Kane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[44], a comics artist[45], b. 1949[46], of United States[47], awarded the Inkpot Award[48].

FAQs

Where was Gil Kane born?

Born in Riga[2], Gil Kane…

Where did Gil Kane die?

Gil Kane passed away in Aventura[4].

What did Gil Kane do for work?

Gil Kane worked as comics artist[6], penciller[7], inker[8], and colorist[9].

Where did Gil Kane go to school?

Gil Kane was educated at High School of Art and Design[13].

What awards did Gil Kane receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[18], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[19], and Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[20].

Who did Gil Kane influence?

Gil Kane has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . dccomics.com. Retrieved . dccomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . dccomics.com. Retrieved . dccomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . d.lib.msu.edu. Retrieved . d.lib.msu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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