Today in Comics History, May 6: Happy birthday, John Beatty!

Today is the birthday of comic book penciller and inker John Beatty, inker on such comics as Captain America, Batman, Action Comics, G.I. Joe, the first Secret Wars, The 'Nam, Jack Kirby's TeenAgents, and many, many more!


from Jack Kirby's TeenAgents #2 (Topps, September 1993)
You probably remember John on this Captain America cover from the much-loved Assistant Editors' Month at Marvel! From L-R: J.M. DeMatteis, Mike Carlin, Mike Zeck, and John Beatty!



cover of Captain America (1968 series) #239 (January 1984), pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty
I'm very grateful to J.M. DeMatteis for providing the definitive identification of the cover figures! Thanks, Mr. D!

On the left: me (in dark glasses) and Mike Carlin. On the right, @MikeZeck (wearing glasses) and @JohnBeattyArt.

— J.M. DeMatteis (@JMDeMatteis) May 6, 2021

We all wish you a very happy birthday, John Beatty!


from Femforce (1985 series) #6 (AC, 1986)
Also: get back ta work!


from Marvel Fanfare (1982 series) #12 (Marvel, January 1984), script (and cameo!) by Ann Nocenti, pencils and inks by Al Milgrom, letters by Rick Parker (?)