The acclaimed artist turns 74!
Mike Zeck, who was born 74 years ago on Sept. 6, 1949, is one of comics’ most popular artists, with a devoted fanbase whether we’re talking Marvel, DC or any other publisher. He’s best known for his work on the Punisher, Captain America and Shang-Chi.
But file this under the Department of You Can’t Know Everything: Zeck had a cover run in the ’80s on Marvel Tales that capitalized on Frank Castle’s popularity. Basically, the title gave itself over to Spidey reprints where the Punisher showed up.
So here’s a 13 COVERS birthday salute. All pencilled and inked by Zeck:
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MORE
— 13 COVERS: A MIKE ZECK Birthday Celebration — 2022 Edition: DEATHSTROKE. Click here.
— 13 COVERS: A MIKE ZECK Birthday Celebration — 2021 Edition: SHANG-CHI. Click here.
September 6, 2023
Happy birthday to Mike Zeck. I like Spider-Man and Spider-Ham appearing side by side at the top of some of these covers.