Joe Shuster

Canadian-American comic book artist, co-creator of Superman (1914–1992)
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Joe Shuster
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Joe Shuster

Summary

Joe Shuster is a human[1]. He was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on July 10, 1914[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on July 30, 1992[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], designer[7], screenwriter[8], and fetish artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,864 views/month, #6,744 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joe Shuster's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • Joe Shuster died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Joe Shuster was born on July 10, 1914[3].
  • Joe Shuster died on July 30, 1992[5].
  • Joe Shuster held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joe Shuster held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Joe Shuster worked as a comics artist[6].
  • Joe Shuster's professions included designer[7].
  • Joe Shuster worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Joe Shuster's professions included fetish artist[9].
  • Joe Shuster was employed by DC Comics[13].
  • Joe Shuster was educated at Glenville High School[14].
  • Joe Shuster received the Inkpot Award[15].
  • Joe Shuster received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16].
  • Joe Shuster received the Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[17].
  • Joe Shuster received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18].
  • Joe Shuster is recorded as male[19].
  • Joe Shuster's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joe Shuster is part of Siegel & Shuster[21].
  • Joe Shuster's Commons category is recorded as Joe Shuster[22].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[23].
  • Joe Shuster's family name is recorded as Shuster[24].
  • Joe Shuster's given name is recorded as Joe[25].
  • Joe Shuster's described at URL is recorded as https://seriewikin.serieframjandet.se/index.php/Joe_Shuster[26].
  • Joe Shuster's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Toronto[2], Joe Shuster… he was born on July 10, 1914[3].

Education

Joe Shuster was educated at Glenville High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], designer[7], screenwriter[8], and fetish artist[9]. Among Joe Shuster's employers was DC Comics[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[15], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1974[30]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16], a hall of fame[31], in United States[32], founded in 1988[33]; Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[17]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18], a dramatic presentation award[34], founded in 1958[35].

Death and Burial

Joe Shuster died on July 30, 1992[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[23].

Why It Matters

Joe Shuster ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,864 views/month, #6,744 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Joe Shuster born?

Born in Toronto[2], Joe Shuster…

Where did Joe Shuster die?

Joe Shuster passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Joe Shuster do for work?

Joe Shuster worked as comics artist[6], designer[7], screenwriter[8], and fetish artist[9].

Where did Joe Shuster go to school?

Joe Shuster was educated at Glenville High School[14].

What awards did Joe Shuster receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[15], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16], Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[17], and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . joeshusterawards.com. Retrieved . joeshusterawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . articles.latimes.com. Retrieved . articles.latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . articles.latimes.com. Retrieved . articles.latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation comics artist, designer, screenwriter +1
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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    Award received Inkpot Award, Will Eisner Hall of Fame, Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame +1
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