Shark

Shark is the name of three fictional characters in DC Comics publications. The first Shark is a non-superpowered commando. Along with his other companions named Sardine and Whale, he is part of the World War II-era fighting unit called the Frogmen. His sole appearance is in Showcase #3 (July-August 1956). The story was written by Robert Kanigher, and illustrated by Russ Heath. Shark is a highly skilled diver. He has no superhuman abilities. The s... More

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Gil Kane

Eli Katz (April 6, 1926 – January 31, 2000) who worked under the name Gil Kane and in one instance Scott Edward, was a comic book artist whose career spanned...

Robert Kanigher

Robert Kanigher (June 18, 1915 – May 7, 2002) was a prolific comic book writer and editor whose career spanned five decades. He was involved with the Wonder...

Russ Heath

Russell Heath, Jr. (born September 29, 1926) is an American artist best known for his comic book work — particularly his DC Comics war stories for several...

Sheldon Moldoff

Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff (April 14, 1920 – February 29, 2012) was an American comic book artist best known for his early work on the DC Comics characters...

John Broome

John Broome (May 4, 1913 – March 14, 1999), who additionally used the pseudonyms John Osgood and Edgar Ray Meritt, was an American comic book writer for DC...

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