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Bill Parker (comics)
American comic book writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Lee Parker (September 11, 1911 – January 31, 1963) was an American comic book writer and editor. He is best known for creating the Fawcett Comics character, Captain Marvel, in 1939, along with artist C. C. Beck.[1][2][3][4]
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Bill Parker | |
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![]() Parker from the Princeton University Yearbook "Bric-a-Bric" (1933) | |
Born | William Lee Parker (1911-09-11)September 11, 1911 East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | January 31, 1963(1963-01-31) (aged 51) New York, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Writer, Editor |
Notable works | Captain Marvel Spy Smasher |
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