John Workman
John Workman (born June 20, 1950) is an American editor, writer, artist, designer, colorist and letterer in the comic book industry. He is known for his frequent partnerships with writer/artist Walter Simonson and also for lettering the entire run of Grant Morrison/Rachel Pollack's Doom Patrol (DC Comics).
| John Workman | |
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Workman in front of a Li'l Abner page in his studio | |
| Born | John Elbert Workman Jr. June 20, 1950 Beckley, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Letterer, Writer, Artist, Designer |
| Pseudonym(s) | E. L. Bert, W.H. Pratt, J. P. Patches, John-Boy Waltonman, Vertig |
Notable works | Thor Doom Patrol Heavy Metal Wild Things |
| Awards | CBG Fan Award, 2005 Harvey Award for Lettering 2009, 2011, 2016 Society of Illustrators Certificates for Merit, Editorial 1980, 1982 Society for News Design, Magazines, Award for Excellence 2006 |
Born in Beckley, West Virginia, Workman spent the first eight years of his life in Glen Rogers, West Virginia and Darlington, Maryland. Inspired by the George Reeves Superman TV series, he began writing short stories and drawing pictures. Living in Aberdeen, Washington, he studied art and journalism at Grays Harbor College and Clark College, receiving an Associate in Arts degree from Grays Harbor in 1970.
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