Keith Pollard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Keith Pollard |
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Pollard at GalaxyCon San Jose in 2024
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| Born | January 20, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Penciller |
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Notable works
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The Amazing Spider-Man Fantastic Four Thor |
| Awards | Inkpot Award (2017) |
Keith Pollard (born January 20, 1950) is an American comic book artist. He is well-known for his awesome work on many popular Marvel Comics titles. These include The Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Thor. He drew these comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Discovering Keith Pollard's Comic Art
Keith Pollard began his professional career in comics in 1974. He worked on titles like Master of Kung Fu and Black Goliath. He also drew original covers for Marvel Comics in the United Kingdom.
Drawing Spider-Man and More
Pollard became a regular artist for The Amazing Spider-Man. He drew many issues from 1978 to 1980. With writer Marv Wolfman, he helped create the cool character Black Cat. She first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194. Wolfman and Pollard also worked together on special issues. These included Fantastic Four #200 and The Amazing Spider-Man #200.
Working on Thor and DC Comics
Keith Pollard was also the main artist for many Thor comics. He drew issues from #286 to #320. In 1982, Pollard moved to DC Comics. There, he drew part of Wonder Woman #300. 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 in 1983.
Later Works and Return
In 1987, Pollard went back to Marvel Comics. He had a second run on 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.
Pollard stopped working in comics in 1996. However, he sometimes visits comic book conventions. He returned to comics in 2019. He drew a story for DC Primal Age Giant, which Marv Wolfman wrote.
