Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Happy Birthday, Ramona Fradon!

Ramona Fradon was born on October 2, 1926. She was the main artist of AQUAMAN while he was in ADVENTURE COMICS in the mid-1950s, stopping when he got his own title in 1961. Then later she was the main artist on THE SUPER FRIENDS in the mid-1970s. The Super Friends, of course, were Superman Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman.

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting her at last year's New York City Comic-Con, where I purchased an original drawing from her and had her sign my copies of SUPER FRIENDS. She was definitely one of my favorite artists, and I wish her another happy and healthy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Ramona Fradon!




 an original piece of art I commissioned from her homepage




the original I bought last year at the NYCC

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  1. I had a chance to really talk to her for the first time at the Baltimore Comic-Con this year. I was on staff, and assisting with the panels, so I got a chance to escort her thru the main hall and to the panel spotlighting her career. That will go down as a highlight of the weekend!

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    1. Wow that is cool! I had a similar experience with Stan Lee at the Mid-Ohio Con last month. I met her last year in Baltimore and we chatted for several minutes. Very nice lady.

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