John Severin Comics creator

John Powers Severin (December 26, 1921 – February 12, 2012) was an American comic book artist noted for his distinctive work with EC Comics, primarily on the war comics Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat; for Marvel Comics, especially its war and Western comics; and for his 45-year stint with the satiric magazine Cracked. He was one of the founding cartoonists of Mad in 1952.Severin was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2003.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 26, 1921
Birth place	New Jersey , Jersey City New Jersey
Nationality	Americans
Date of death	February 12, 2012
Place of death	Colorado , Denver