13 COVERS: A RUSS HEATH Tribute

One of the greatest war comics artists has died…

You might have heard by now that artist Russ Heath has died at the age of 91.

Heath had a lengthy career but was perhaps best known for his work on DC’s war and adventure comics in the ’50s and ’60s, where he co-created the Haunted Tank and the Sea Devils.

But that’s only part of his resume. In addition to work for EC and Timely/Marvel and others, Heath was well known for toy-soldier ads that appeared on the backs of comics, as well as being one of pop-artist Roy Lichtenstein’s swipe victims. He also assisted on Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder’s Playboy strip Little Annie Fanny.

But it’s his DC Comics output that stands out — and that’s what we’re highlighting in this 13 COVERS tribute:

All credits and scans courtesy of the dramatic Grand Comics Database.

Author: Dan Greenfield

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    • R.I.P. Russ! this is a great tribute to a great Artist.

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  1. The war comcis were great but the Sea Devils were works of art. His use of ink wash on them was awesome.

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