Legendary Marvel Comics Artist John Romita Sr. Passes Away at 93
John Romita Sr., the comic book artist who helped create some of Marvel's most beloved characters, including Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson, and Wolverine, has died at the age of 93. His son, John Romita Jr., also a comic book artist, announced his father's death on Instagram. Romita Sr. began his career in the 1950s and took over drawing "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 1966, becoming one of his most celebrated works. Marvel said in a statement that "the Marvel family has lost one of its legends, and we mourn the loss of a creative giant."
