Vince Colletta

Vince Colletta (October 15, 1923 – June 3, 1991) was an American comic book artist and art director. His Romance art in the 50s and 60s brought a new realism into comic book art. Colletta is best known as one of Jack Kirby's frequent inkers during the Silver Age of comic books. This included some significant early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, and a long, celebrated run on the character Thor in Journey into Mystery and The Mighty Thor. His inks on the Tales of Asgard series were hailed as an artistic breakthrough. Vince also contributed art to DC Comics' Wonder Woman, Batman and Warlord.

JIM SHOOTER ON VINNIE COLLETTA

September 24, 2024September 10, 2024 by Vince Colletta

Some years back, former Marvel Editor-in -Chief, Jim Shooter penned a story about Vince Colletta entitled “Stan Meets a Mobster” which describes a chance encounter with former Mafia boss Frank Costello during lunch with Stan Lee at PJ Clarke’s Restaurant in Manhattan. Good stuff!