Wally Wood

American comic strip cartoonist and illustrator (1927–1981)
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Wally Wood

Summary

Wally Wood is a human[1]. Born in Menahga[2], he… he was born on +1927-06-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on +1981-11-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an editor[6], cartoonist[7], comics artist[8], inker[9], and penciller[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Menahga[2], Wally Wood…
  • Wally Wood passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Wally Wood was born on +1927-06-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wally Wood died on +1981-11-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wally Wood died on +1981-11-03T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Wally Wood died on +1981-11-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Wally Wood held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Wally Wood worked as an editor[6].
  • Wally Wood's professions included cartoonist[7].
  • Wally Wood's professions included comics artist[8].
  • Wally Wood's professions included inker[9].
  • Wally Wood's professions included penciller[10].
  • Wally Wood worked as a caricaturist[15].
  • Wally Wood's field of work was comics[16].
  • Wally Wood's field of work was illustration[17].
  • Wally Wood's field of work was erotic comic[18].
  • Wally Wood's education included a stint at School of Visual Arts[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Wally Wood is Sally Forth[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Wally Wood is Eerie[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Wally Wood is Prince Valiant[22].
  • Wally Wood received the Inkpot Award[23].
  • Wally Wood received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[24].
  • Wally Wood received the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[25].
  • Wally Wood received the The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[26].
  • Wally Wood received the Alley Award for Best Pencil Artist[27].

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Origins and Family

Wally Wood was born in Menahga[2]. He was born on +1927-06-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Wally Wood's education included a stint at School of Visual Arts[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], cartoonist[7], comics artist[8], inker[9], penciller[10], and caricaturist[15]. Fields of work include comics[16], a type of arts[28]; illustration[17], an activity[29]; and erotic comic[18], a comic genre[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Sally Forth[20], a character[31]; Eerie[21], a comic book[32]; and Prince Valiant[22], a comic strip[33], founded in 1937[34], written by Hal Foster[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[23], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1974[38]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41]; Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[25], a comics award[42], founded in 1985[43]; The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[26], a comics award[44]; Alley Award for Best Pencil Artist[27]; and Alley Award for Best Inking Artist[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1981-11-02T00:00:00Z[5], +1981-11-03T00:00:00Z[12], and +1981-11-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Wally Wood died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[46].

Why It Matters

Wally Wood has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Wally Wood born?

Wally Wood's place of birth was Menahga[2].

Where did Wally Wood die?

Wally Wood passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Wally Wood do for work?

Wally Wood worked as editor[6], cartoonist[7], comics artist[8], inker[9], and penciller[10].

Where did Wally Wood go to school?

Wally Wood was educated at School of Visual Arts[19].

What awards did Wally Wood receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[23], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[24], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[25], and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . comicsbulletin.com. Retrieved . comicsbulletin.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . mtv.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . comicscomicsmag.com. Retrieved . comicscomicsmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Q51343652. Retrieved . newsarama.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . hahnlibrary.net. Retrieved . hahnlibrary.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [45] . hahnlibrary.net. Retrieved . hahnlibrary.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [46] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. comic-art.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.
  27. [22] . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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