Today in Comics History, September 14: Happy birthday, Jim Novak!

Born on this day in 1955: letterer Jim Novak (Fantastic Four, Avengers, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, Marvel Fanfare and many, many more)! During the 80s he lettered as many as five or six books per month!


from Marvel Age #33, 57, 93 and 105 (Marvel, December 1985, December 1987, October 1990 and October 1991); text by Jim Salicrup (#33), Mike Carlin (#57), Chris Eliopoulis & Barry Dutter (#93) and Mike Lackey (#105); pencils and inks by Ron Zalme; colors by Adam Philips (#33), Paul Becton (#57), Marie Javins (#93), and Renee Witterstaetter (#105)



Here's a couple short bios about Jim. Hey, that second one's kinda mean.



from (top) Marvel Age Special: Punisher Anniversary Magazine (Marvel, February 1994);
(bottom) Marvel/New Universe comics cover-dated June 1987
Oh, this is nicer.


from "Bullpen Bulletins" in Marvel Comics cover-dated June 1987
One of these clowns behind Archie Goodwin is Dreadstar letterer Jim Novak! Can you guess which one?


from Dreadstar and Company #6 (Marvel/Epic, December 1985); script, pencils, and inks by Archie Goodwin
Happy birthday, Jim!