Jerry Robinson

Sherrill David "Jerry" Robinson (January 1, 1922 – December 7, 2011) was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights.

For other people with the same name, see Jerry Robinson (disambiguation).
Jerry Robinson
Robinson at the 2008 Comic Con International in San Diego.
BornSherrill David Robinson
(1922-01-01)January 1, 1922
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 2011(2011-12-07) (aged 89)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Area(s)Penciller, Inker, Letterer
Notable works
Batman
Robin
Joker
AwardsNational Cartoonists Society Award
  • Comic Book Division (1956)
  • Newspaper Panel Cartoon (1963)
  • Special Features Award (1965)
  • Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award (2000)

He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.

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