Irwin Hasen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Irwin Hasen |
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Irwin Hasen at the Big Apple Summer Sizzler (June 13, 2009)
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| Born | July 8, 1918 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2015 (aged 96) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller, inker |
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Notable works
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Dondi, Green Lantern, Wildcat. |
Irwin Hasen was an American cartoonist. He was born on July 8, 1918, and passed away on March 13, 2015. He is famous for creating the comic strip Dondi with Gus Edson. He also drew for DC Comics, working on the original Green Lantern and creating the superhero Wildcat.
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Early Life and Education
Irwin Hasen was born in Manhattan, New York. He grew up in Brooklyn with his family. Later, his family moved back to Manhattan. He went to DeWitt Clinton High School.
Irwin Hasen's Career in Comics
Irwin Hasen started his career in comic books in 1940. He first worked for the Harry "A" Chesler studio. There, he drew for comics like The Green Hornet and The Flash. He also created his own character, Citizen Smith.
Drawing for DC Comics
In 1941, Hasen began working for Sheldon Mayer. During the 1940s, he drew for many popular comics. He worked on Green Lantern for DC Comics. He also created the superhero Wildcat for DC. Wildcat became a superhero after reading a Green Lantern comic book. Hasen also drew for Wonder Woman in 1943.
After serving in the Army, he returned to DC Comics in 1946. In the years after the war, he continued to draw for well-known comics. These included Johnny Thunder, the Justice Society of America, The Flash, and Green Lantern.
Creating Comic Strips
Before Dondi, Hasen drew a comic strip version of The Goldbergs. This was a popular radio and TV show. His comic strip appeared in the New York Post from 1944 to 1945.
Hasen was an active member of the National Cartoonists Society. He met Gus Edson while on a trip to Korea. Together, they created the Dondi comic strip. Gus Edson wrote the stories, and Irwin Hasen did the drawings.
Teaching Cartooning
Irwin Hasen also shared his knowledge with others. He taught at the Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey. He was an instructor there from September 1976 until May 2007. He also taught cartooning classes in New York City.
Later Life and Awards
Irwin Hasen passed away on March 13, 2015, at the age of 96.
He received several awards for his work. The National Cartoonists Society gave him the Story Comic Strip Award for Dondi. He won this award in both 1961 and 1962. In 1999, he was given the Inkpot Award.
Images for kids
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Irwin Hasen and Gus Edson's Dondi (April 15, 1962)
