George Roussos
From Marvel Database
George Roussos
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Real Name
George Roussos
Pseudonyms
George "Inky" Roussos, George Bell
Employers
Marvel, DC
Titles
Characteristics
Gender
Date of Birth
August 20, 1915
Place of Birth
Washington, DC , United States of America
First publication
Unknown
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Personal History
Personal History of George Roussos is unknown.
Professional History
Began working in the comic industry in 1939 and continued until 1995.
Work History
Notes
- Roussos was a long standing fixture of the Marvel Bullpen. He inked early issues of Fantastic Four and Nick Fury's Howling Commandos with Jack Kirby as well as inking the classic Avengers 4 with Kirby (Captain America's first silver age appearance). Roussos did other inking work but was also a noted colourist. He last work (?) was on Captain America 443 (1995) as he was approaching his 80th birthday. Roussos died on Febraury 19, 2000.
Trivia
- When he was not working at Marvel. George Roussos sometimes worked as a New York City taxi driver.
- Roussos was uncredited for many of his coloring jobs at Marvel Comics.
See Also
- Gallery of George Roussos's pictures
- Quotations by George Roussos
- George Roussos in the news
- George Roussos's Images as a Colourist
Official Website
- None.
Links and References
- "The Art and Life of George Roussos" by Dylan Williams
- The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
- The Grand Comic-Book Database
- The Jack Kirby Museum search page
- Don Markstein's Toonopedia
- Classic Comic Books
- The Comic Strip Project: Credits
- POV Online: Why did some artists working for Marvel in the sixties use phony names?
