Today in Comics History, April 5: Happy birthday, Renee Witterstaetter!

Born on this day: Renee Witterstaetter, Marvel editor, writer, and colorist! Her work includes: being head editor of Marvel Age! Okay, that makes her cool in my book!


from Marvel Age #88 and 100 (Marvel, May 1990 and May 1991), text by Barry Dutter and Chris Eliopolous (#88) and Mike Lackey (#100); pencils and inks by Ron Zalme; colors by Gregory Wright (#88) and Renee Witterstaetter (#100)



Bits o' Bullpen Business about and by the redoubtable Renee!




from (top) "Marvel Pro File" in Marvel Comics cover-dated October 1989;
(middle) Marvel Age Preview #2 (Marvel, March 1992);
(bottom) Marvel Holiday Special 1993 (Marvel, January 1994)
Collect 'em all: photos of Renee!




from Marvel Age #112 (Marvel, May, 1992)
Now that you've seen her in photo and cartoon, can you spot Renee Witterstaetter in the very-crowded Marvel Bullpen?

from Marvel Age #120 (Marvel, January 1993), art by Rick Parker
(Click top picture to Bullpen-size)
You may remember Renee as editor, cast member, and the only one keeping John Byrne in check from his worst impulses in his Sensational She-Hulk series!


cover of Sensational She-Hulk (1989 series) #31 (Marvel, September 1991); script, pencils, and inks by John Byrne
OH GEEZ NO JOHN BYRNE



from Sensational She-Hulk (1989 series) #40 (Marvel, June 1992); script, pencils, inks, and letters by John Byrne, colors by Glynis Oliver
At least until John Byrne tragically died, and we heard no more of him ever again. I said, ever again.


from Sensational She-Hulk (1989 series) #50 (Marvel, April 1993); script, pencils, and inks by John Byrne; colors by Glynis Oliver; letters by Brad Joyce
But wait: have you ever seen her picture on a bubble gum card? How can you say someone is great who's never had her picture on bubble gum car...oh.


from Marvel Age #104 (Marvel, September 1991)
A very happy birthday to you, Renee!


from Sensational She-Hulk (1989 series) (Marvel, February 1994); script by Scott Benson and Len Kaminski, breakdowns by Pat Olliffe, finishes by Steve Montano, colors by Glynis Oliver, letters by Brad Joyce