Gray Morrow
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Tarzan, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, The Illustrated Roger Zelazny | |
Awards | Nominated for Hugo Award in 1966, 1967, and 1968 |
Dwight Graydon "Gray" Morrow
Biography
Early life and career
Morrow was born March 7, 1934, in
Undaunted, he moved to New York City in winter 1955 and by the following spring had met fellow young comics artists
Morrow illustrated several stories for EC Comics in the 1950s, including horror, suspense and science fiction. He later did covers and stories for the company's New Trend comics and Picto-Fiction magazines.[9]
In late 1956, Morrow was drafted
Prior to his Gilberton stint, Morrow contributed to one of the first black-and-white
1960s to 1970s
In the early 1960s, Morrow anonymously
[T]he page rate [at Gilberton in general] wasn't much for the accuracy and authenticity they expected, but it was a challenge to 'do it right.' Roberta and Len Cole were demanding but genial editors. One job I do remember ... something about whaling, got me in dutch [i.e. trouble] with Roberta. My research indicated that many of the whalers were black — so that's what I drew. She had a fit and insisted they all be redrawn to 'avoid controversy.'[10]
In the end, the problematic chapter, "The Long Voyage", retained what one comics historian called "a respectable number of African-American whalemen."[10] Morrow, however, recalled, "[T]hey had me make them all white. I had to change their features."[8]
Concurrently, Morrow also illustrated entries in the
were reprinted by successor publishers in the 1980s and 1990s.Morrow next began a three-year association with
By 1970, Morrow was married to Betty Morrow, who wrote a story he drew, "The Journey", in the early
By 1973, Morrow had served as an uncredited
Through 1974 and early 1975, he edited and frequently drew stories for
In 1978, he began publishing, in
In addition to comics, Morrow in the 1960s and 1970s was an illustrator for many
Later career
In the 1980s, he wrote and drew
The following decade, continuing his trend of wide-ranging work, he drew the superhero feature "Powerline", by writers
Other work
Morrow worked in
He painted or drew the theatrical
Personal life
By 1973, when he was living in Brooklyn,[8] Morrow was married with a family that included adopted children.[31]
He was living in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, and suffering from Parkinson's disease[23] when he died November 6, 2001,[3][2] from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[4] He was survived by his later wife, Pocho Morrow.[23]
Awards
Morrow was nominated for the Hugo Award for best professional artist in 1966,[32] 1967,[33] and 1968.[34] In 2005, he was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Cartoonists Associates Hall of Fame in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, located in the Toy and Action Figure Museum.[35][36]
Bibliography
Books
- Morrow, Gray; Seuling, Phil (1970). Dark Domain. Kew Gardens, New York: Screen Facts Press.[37]
- Morrow, Gray (1994). Babes & Bimbos: The Unseen Art of Gray Morrow. Morristown, New Jersey: C.T. Ltd. Editions.[38]
Comics
Alternative Comics
- 9-11 Emergency Relief #1 (2002)
Archie Comics
- Archie's Super Hero Comics Digest Magazine #2 (Black Hood) (1979)
- Archie's Super Hero Special #1 (1978)
- Black Hood #1, 3 (1983)
- Blue Ribbon Comics vol 2. #8 (1984)
- Chilling Adventures in Sorcery #3–5 (1973–1974)
- Mad House #97 (1975)
- Red Circle Sorcery #6–8, 10–11 (1974–1975)
- The Super Cops #1 (1974)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #62, 65–66 (1994–1995)
Baronet Publishing
- The Illustrated Roger Zelazny (1979)
Charlton Comics
- Space: 1999 #1–3, 5–6, 8 (1975–1976)
Dark Horse Comics
- Dark Horse Presents #53–55 (1991)
- Dark Horse Presents Annual (1998)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles #3–6 (1992)
DC Comics
- Vigilante) (1971–1972)
- El Diablo) (1970–1972)
- Batman Annual #13 (1989)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #3 (1993)
- Christmas with the Super-Heroes #2 (1989)
- DC Comics Presents #65 (Superman/Madame Xanadu) (1984)
- G.I. Combat #159–161 (1973)
- Green Arrow: The Wonder Year #1–4 (1993)
- Heroes Against Hunger #1 (1986)
- House of Mystery #192, 196, 255, 320 (1971–1983)
- House of Secrets #86, 89–90 (1970–1971)
- Jonah Hex #90–92 (1985)
- Lois Lane #1–2 (1986)
- Outsiders #12 (1986)
- Scarlett #5–9 (1993)
- Secret Origins vol. 2 #21 (Jonah Hex) (1987)
- Shado: Song of the Dragon #1–4 (1992)
- Spectre vol. 2 #9–15 (1987–1988)
- Star Trek #28, 35–36, 56, Annual #1 (1986–1990)
- Supergirl Movie Special #1 (1985)
- Superman #238 (World of Krypton) (1971)
- Rose and the Thorn) (1971)
- Tarzan #208 (1972)
- Who's Who in Star Trek #1–2 (1987)
- Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #4, 7, 25–26 (1985–1987)
- Who's Who Update '88 #4 (1988)
- The Witching Hour #10, 13, 15–16 (1970–1971)
- World's Finest Comics #245–248 (Vigilante) (1977)
- Young Love #80, 82 (1970)
- Zatanna Special #1 (1987)
Paradox Press
- The Big Book Of Bad (1998)
- The Big Book of Hoaxes (1996)
- The Big Book of Losers (1997)
- The Big Book of the '70s (2000)
- The Big Book of the Weird Wild West (1998)
- The Big Book of Thugs (1996)
- The Big Book of Vice (1999)
Eclipse Comics
- 3-D Alien Terror #1 (1986)
- Alien Encounters #10 (1986)
- Tales of Terror #3–4 (1985–1986)
- Twisted Tales #10 (1984)
Fantagraphics
- Cosmic Kliti #1 (1991)
Forbidden Fruit
- Gray Morrow's Private Commissions #1–2 (1992)
Gilberton Company
- Classics Illustrated #159, 163, 165, 169 (1960–1969)
- Classics Illustrated Special Issue #159A (1960)
- The World Around Us #15, 18–19, 23, 25–26, 28, 30, 32 (1959–1961)
Globe Communications
- Cracked #228, 241 (1987–1988)
- Monsters Attack #1–5 (1989–1990)
Hamilton Comics
- Dread of Night #1 (1991)
- Grave Tales #1 (1991)
- Maggots #3 (1992)
- Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1, 4, 6 (1995)
HM Communications, Inc.
- Heavy Metal #v1#10, #v1#12–13, #v2#1, #v2#3–8, #v3#1, #v3#3, #v3#5, #v6#8 (1978–1982)
Marvel Comics
- Adventure into Fear #10 (Man-Thing) (1972)
- Astonishing #52, 61 (1956–1957)
- Barbie #32 (1993)
- Battlefront #41 (1956)
- Captain America #144 (1971)
- Creatures on the Loose #20–21 (1972–1973)
- Destroyer #3 (1992)
- Frontier Western #8 (1957)
- Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men #1 (1985)
- Hook Magazine #1 (1992)
- Journey into Mystery #41–42 (1956–1957)
- Journey into Unknown Worlds #48 (1956)
- Kid Colt, Outlaw #60 (1956)
- Mark Hazzard: Merc #1–2, 4, 8, 10–11 (1986–1987)
- Marvel Fanfare #9 (Man-Thing) (1983)
- Marvel Graphic Novel: The Dreamwalker (1989)
- Marvel Super Special #34 (Sheena) (1984)
- Marvel Tales#150, 152, 156 (1956–1957)
- Monsters Unleashed #3 (1973)
- My Love #14 (1971)
- Mystery Tales #50 (1957)
- Mystic #51 (1956)
- Power Pack #51 (1989)
- Quick-Trigger Western #18 (1957)
- Savage Tales #1–2 (1971–1973)
- Savage Tales vol. 2 #1–2, 7 (1985–1986)
- Strange Stories of Suspense #13 (1957)
- Strange Tales #52, 54, 57 (1956–1957)
- Strange Tales of the Unusual #10 (1957)
- Two-Gun Western #9–10 (1957)
- Uncanny Tales #46, 51 (1956–1957)
- Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #5 (1975)
- Western Gunfighters #26 (1957)
- World of Fantasy #7 (1957)
Epic Comics
- Clive Barker's Hellraiser #8 (1991)
- Powerline #4–7 (1989)
- A Shadowline Saga: Critical Mass #1, 3–4, 6–7 (1990)
- Wild Cards #4 (1990)
Pacific Comics
- Alien Worlds #7 (1984)
- Edge of Chaos #1–3 (1983–1984)
Penthouse
- Penthouse Comix #2–7 (1994–1995)
Valiant Comics
- Nintendo Comics System #1 (1991)
Warren Publishing
- Blazing Combat #1–3 (1965–1966)
- Creepy #1–7, 9–10, 13, 20, 24, 26, 55, 87 (1964–1977)
- Eerie #2, 4, 15, 19 (1966–1968)
Wonderful Publishing Company
- witzend #6–7 (1969–1970)
References
- ^ a b Bails, Jerry; Ware, Hames. "Morrow, Gray". Who's Who of American Comic Books 1928-1999. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Gray Morrow at the Social Security Death Index. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Applegate, Aaron (November 14, 2001). "Comic book legend and Kunkletown resident dies at 67". Pocono Record. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Lambiek Comiclopedia. Archivedfrom the original on November 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "An Interview with Gray Morrow". The Collector (27). Clairton, Pennsylvania: Bill G. Wilson: 40. Winter 1973.
- ISBN 978-1893905085.
- ^ a b c d e The Collector, p. 41
- ^ a b c d e Roach, Cooke, p. 73
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Gray Morrow at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ McFarland & Co. p. 217.
- ^ Jones, pp. 333, 334.
- ^ a b Jones, p. 221.
- ^ Jones, pp. 343, 346-348.
- ^ Crispus Attucks, Black Leader of Colonial Patriots. WorldCat. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ Teddy Roosevelt, Young Rough Rider. WorldCat. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ Abner Doubleday: Young Baseball Pioneer (1965) and 1995 editions. WorldCat. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ISBN 978-0756641238.
Savage Tales ... was more notable for the debut of Marvel's mindless swamp monster, the Man-Thing, in an origin story written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Gray Morrow.
- ^ Roach, Cooke, p. 74
- OCLC 213309017
- ^ The Collector, p. 43
- ^ Arndt, Richard J. (August 20, 2007). "The Early Independents". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- OCLC 769472763.
- ^ a b c "NYCC '11: Hermes Press to publish Gray Morrow's Orion" (Press release). Hermes Press. October 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ Per Arndt, Orion had originated with a six-page story in original publisher Wally Wood's witzend #2 (1967), with chapters two and three premiering in publisher Sal Quartuccio's Hot Stuf' #2 (Winter 1975) and #4 (1977), respectively.
- ^ Heritage presents ... Amora. WorldCat. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ Zeno, Eddy (July 2012). "In Search of Social Issues The Real and Fictional Heroes of DC Comics". Back Issue! (57). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 57.
- ^ Wells, John (October 2015). "Supergirl in Bronze". Back Issue! (84). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 22.
When the Supergirl movie made its US premiere on November 21, 1984, the only comic book on the stands in support of it was a one-shot adaptation written by Joey Cavalieri and drawn by Gray Morrow.
- ^ Powers, Thomas (August 2018). "Ghostly Reflections: Doug Moench and the Spectre". Back Issue! (106). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 60–70.
- ^ "In Memoriam". The Animation Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 839. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ The Collector, p. 43 and inside back cover.
- ^ Roach, Cooke, p. 75. Question: "Did you have children?" Morrow: "Adopted children."
- ^ "1966 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
- ^ "1967 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
- ^ "1968 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
- ^ "Gray Morrow (1934-2001)" (PDF). Oklahoma Cartoonists Hall of Fame. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 8, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ Bru-Hed (December 12, 2005). "New Cartoonists Hall of Fame Collection & Museum!". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ Dark Domain. WorldCat.org. Retrieved March 24, 2012
- ^ Babes & Bimbos: The Unseen Art of Gray Morrow. WorldCat.org. Retrieved March 24, 2012
Further reading
- ISBN 978-1889317120.)
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External links
- Evanier, Mark (November 8, 2001). "A FINE comic book/strip artist named Gray Morrow died on 11/6 ..." P.O.V. Online. (Requires scrolldown.)
- Gravity, Brian (September 7, 2011). "Archie's Foray Into the Horror Genre". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2011.