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George Tuska RIP 1916-2009

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Title:	George Tuska RIP 1916-2009
Artist:	George Tuska (All)
Media Type:	Photograph
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,517
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	10/21/2009
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George Tuska, renowned Golden and Silver Age comic book artist, passed away on October 16, 2009, at the age of 93. George Tuska was born on April 26, 1916, the son of Russian immigrants. He attended the National Academy of Design and in 1939 went to work for Will Eisner in the studio he shared with Jerry Iger. Tuska later worked for Harry “A” Chesler, Fiction House and Standard Publishing. He was drafted into World War II and served in the 100th Division at Fort Jackson drawing artillery plans. Following the war, he achieved notoriety working for Lev Gleason illustrating Crime Does Not Pay, a true-crime comic book with a monthly circulation of over one million copies. When the advent of the Comics Code brought an end to the violent comics of the fifties, George turned to newspaper comic strips, drawing first Scorchy Smith and later Buck Rogers. He also did some work for Tower Comics on the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. Then, in the mid-sixties, Tuska went to work for Stan Lee and Marvel Comics, working on Captain America, the Hulk, and the X-Men, before taking over the reins of Iron Man. Tuska remained the primary artist on Iron Man for ten years, bringing to it the creative layouts and explosive action that defined the character for a generation. Also while at Marvel, George illustrated one of the first African American heroes, Luke Cage. Tuska left Marvel in the late seventies to start The World’s Greatest Superheroes newspaper strip for DC Comics, which featured Superman and other heroes from the Justice League of America. George later drew comic book stories for DC, including Green Lantern, World’s Finest, and the Justice League of America. He retired from professional work in the mid-eighties, but continued to draw up until his death, illustrating commission requests for fans from all over the world. He got up every morning at 6:30 a.m. and would start drawing in his studio, bringing heroes to life in a way that only George could. He was a kind and gentle man, with a wry sense of humor and a remarkable imagination. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy, and their three children, as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, and a legion of fans.

I first met George and Dorothy around 1998 at the Heroes Con in Charlotte. Over the next eleven or so years, our relatioinship grew from fan to friend, and it is a friendship I have cherished. George was not only a great artist, but he and Dorothy are two of the nicest people I have ever met. He is at peace now, for which I am grateful. Rest well, my friend, and know you are sorely missed.

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	Dewey Cassell ( 19 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Ebay Id:	tuskaman
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003

Posted on 10/21/2009

Amen. An incredible talent who is already missed.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/21/2009

An incredible talent and a way who still could communicate volumes with the drawing of simple lines

Lars Teglbjaerg
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/25/2009

Lovely photo of a wonderful man and artist. Thanks for sharing.

Daniel C.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/11/2010

One of the greats. God Bless you and Keep you always, Mr. Tuska.

Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/21/2010

What an extremely great picture of the artist !!! Thanks for sharing D, George Tuska will always be among my favorite artists !!! And Tuskaman among my favorite ebay pals...kindest thoughts to Dorothy Tuska !

Greg Gross
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/30/2011

A true gentleman. Professional. Loved getting those commissions from Mr. Tuska. Fantastic guy with a terrific talent!

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/28/2015

Great picture. He had a long career, is well remembered and remembered fondly. I don't think any artist could ask for more. RIP.

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/6/2019

Very nice tribute. Thank you.

Arts Jluc
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/26/2023

Great artist.

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