Dave Stevens

Dave Stevens
Dave Stevens at Inkpot Awards in 1982
Born(1955-07-29)July 29, 1955
Lynwood, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 2008(2008-03-11) (aged 52)
Turlock, California, U.S.
Area(s)Penciller, inker, illustrator
AwardsRuss Manning Award
Inkpot Award
Kirby Award
Inkwell Awards SASRA
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Dave Lee Stevens (July 29, 1955 – March 11, 2008) was an American illustrator and comics artist. He was most famous for creating The Rocketeer comic book and film character, and for his pin-up style "glamour art" illustrations, especially of model Bettie Page. He was the first to win Comic-Con International's Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award in 1982, and received both an Inkpot Award and the Kirby Award for Best Graphic Album in 1986.