Don Rico

Comic Book Author

Birthday September 26, 1912

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 1985 (72)

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About

New York-born writer and artist who helped create the Jann of the Jungle character for Marvel Comics. His other famous comic book characters include Lorna the Jungle Girl and Daredevil.

Before Fame

As a young man, he studied wood engraving with acclaimed artist H. J. Glintenkamp.

Trivia

Although he is best known as a comic book writer and artist, he also published several novels, including Nightmare of Eyes, The Odd World, and Counterspy.

Family Life

He was born in New York City to a family of Italian immigrants, and he grew up as the oldest of nine children. He died at the age of seventy-two in Los Angeles, California.

Associated With

Both he and cartoonist Kirk Jarvinen worked for Marvel Comics.