Keith Pollard facts for kids
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Pollard at GalaxyCon San Jose in 2024
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| Born | January 20, 1950 |
| Area(s) | Penciller |
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The Amazing Spider-Man Fantastic Four Thor |
| Awards | Inkpot Award (2017) |
Keith Pollard (born January 20, 1950) is a talented American comic book artist. He grew up in the Detroit area. Keith Pollard is famous for his work on popular Marvel Comics titles. These include The Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Thor. He worked on these comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Keith Pollard's Comic Book Journey
Starting Out in Comics
Keith Pollard began his professional career in comics in 1974. He worked on several titles like Master of Kung Fu and Black Goliath. In the mid-1970s, he also drew covers for weekly comics published by Marvel UK.
Drawing for Marvel's Big Heroes
Pollard became the main artist for The Amazing Spider-Man. He drew issues from #186 (November 1978) to #205 (June 1980). He also drew a special story in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15 (1981).
With writer Marv Wolfman, Pollard helped create the character Black Cat. She first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 (July 1979). Wolfman and Pollard also worked together on two big comic milestones: Fantastic Four #200 (November 1978) and The Amazing Spider-Man #200 (January 1980).
Pollard was also the regular artist for Thor. He drew issues from #286 to #320.
Moving to DC Comics
In 1982, Keith Pollard started working for DC Comics. He drew part of Wonder Woman #300 (February 1983). He also helped launch the Vigilante series with Marv Wolfman. Pollard and Elliot S. Maggin created the Kristin Wells version of Superwoman. She appeared in DC Comics Presents Annual #2 (1983).
Returning to Marvel and Later Work
In 1987, Pollard went back to Marvel Comics. He had a second time drawing Fantastic Four with writer Steve Englehart. This lasted until 1989. After that, he drew Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. issues #2–10.
Pollard and Stan Lee created the Silver Surfer: The Enslavers graphic novel in 1990. In the early 1990s, he drew all the character pictures for the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition.
Keith Pollard stopped working in comics in 1996. However, he sometimes attends comic book conventions. He returned to comics in 2019. He drew a story for DC Primal Age Giant, which was written by Marv Wolfman.
Awards and Recognition
Keith Pollard received the Inkpot Award in 2017. This award honors people who have made great contributions to comics and science fiction.
