Jerry Ordway

American comic book writer & artist
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Jerry Ordway

Summary

Jerry Ordway is a human[1]. He was born on November 28, 1957[2]. He worked as a comics writer[3], draftsperson[4], writer[5], and illustrator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jerry Ordway was born on November 28, 1957[2].
  • Jerry Ordway held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Jerry Ordway worked as a comics writer[3].
  • Jerry Ordway's professions included draftsperson[4].
  • Jerry Ordway's professions included writer[5].
  • Jerry Ordway worked as an illustrator[6].
  • Jerry Ordway's field of work was comics[9].
  • Jerry Ordway was educated at Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School[10].
  • Jerry Ordway received the Inkpot Award[11].
  • Jerry Ordway received the Kirby Award for Best Art Team[12].
  • Jerry Ordway received the The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[13].
  • Jerry Ordway is recorded as male[14].
  • Jerry Ordway's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jerry Ordway's Commons category is recorded as Jerry Ordway[16].
  • Jerry Ordway's family name is recorded as Ordway[17].
  • Jerry Ordway's given name is recorded as Jerry[18].
  • Jerry Ordway's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[19].
  • Jerry Ordway's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Jerry Ordway's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jerry Ordway'}[21].
  • Jerry Ordway's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Jerry Ordway was born on November 28, 1957[2].

Education

Jerry Ordway's education included a stint at Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics writer[3], draftsperson[4], writer[5], and illustrator[6]. Jerry Ordway's field of work was comics[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[11], an award[23], in United States[24], founded in 1974[25]; Kirby Award for Best Art Team[12]; and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[13], a comics award[26].

Why It Matters

Jerry Ordway ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

What did Jerry Ordway do for work?

Jerry Ordway worked as comics writer[3], draftsperson[4], writer[5], and illustrator[6].

Where did Jerry Ordway go to school?

Jerry Ordway was educated at Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School[10].

What awards did Jerry Ordway receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[11], Kirby Award for Best Art Team[12], and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation comics writer, draftsperson, writer +1
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