John Romita Sr.

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John Victor Romita (/rəˈmiːtə/; January 24, 1930 – June 12, 2023) was an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man and co-creating characters including Mary Jane Watson, the Punisher, Kingpin, Wolverine, and Luke Cage. Romita was the father of John Romita Jr., a comic book artist, and the husband of Virginia Romita, who was Marvel's traffic manager for many years. His first comics work was in 1949 as a ghost artist for Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel, through which Romita met editor-in-chief Stan Lee. In 1951, Romita began drawing horror, war, and romance comics for Atlas Comics (previously Timely) and also drew his first superhero work, a 1950s revival of Captain America. He worked exclusively for DC Comics from 1958 to 1965 and was the artist for many of their romance comics. During these years, Romita further developed his ability to draw beautiful women, for which he later became well-known. Romita joined Marvel in 1965, initially drawing Daredevil comics. In 1966, when Spider-Manartist and co-creator Steve Ditko left Marvel, Romita was chosen by writer Lee as the new artist for Amazing Spider-Man. Within a year of Romita becoming the Spider-Man artist, The Amazing Spider-Man rose from Marvel's second-best-selling title to the company's top-seller. Romita brought a new romance style to Spider-Man comics that soon became the new design for the character. In June 1973, Romita was promoted to Marvel's art director and heavily influenced the look of Marvel comics throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Romita was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002.

Most Popular John Romita Sr. Trailers

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The Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer (2026)

12 May 2026

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer (2024)

24 July 2024

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him.

Captain America: Brave New World Trailer (2025)

12 February 2025

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Trailer (2022)

04 May 2022

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

Logan Trailer (2017)

28 February 2017

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border.

Black Widow Trailer (2021)

07 July 2021

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises.

In Search of Steve Ditko Trailer (2007)

16 September 2007

Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Comics in the early 1960s.

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium Trailer (1992)

31 December 1992

Compendium of Greatest Moments with artists from Comic Book Greats Series

The Punisher Trailer (1989)

05 October 1989

The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb.

The Comic Book Greats: The Romitas Trailer (1992)

31 December 1992

Stan Lee interviews John Romita and John Romita Jr.

Jack Kirby: Story Teller Trailer (2007)

05 June 2007

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story Trailer (2010)

24 July 2010

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages.

The Punisher: Dirty Laundry Trailer (2012)

15 July 2012

Frank Castle is staying in a bad neighborhood, where he encounters a gang that terrorizes its residents.

Army of One: Punisher Origins Trailer (2004)

07 September 2004

Documentary that examines the evolution of "The Punisher" comic book through interviews with its creators and contributors.

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Trailer (2001)

23 December 2001

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

The Legends Behind the Comic Books Trailer (2007)

15 September 2007

This new documentary film recognizes the comic book as a true art form, as indigenous to American culture as jazz.

Hero in Crisis Trailer (2004)

30 November 2004

Documentary exploring the personal hardships of Peter Parker and the burden of being Spider-Man in the film 'Spider-Man 2'.