E. C. Stoner
African-American comic and commercial artist (1897–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about E. C. Stoner?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the American illustrator and comics artist. For the British theoretical physicist, see E. C. Stoner (physicist).
Elmer Cecil Stoner (October 20, 1897 – December 16, 1969) was an American comics artist and commercial illustrator. Stoner was one of the first African-American comic book artists, and is believed to have created the iconic Mr. Peanut mascot. He produced pencil art for the first issue of Detective Comics, published by National Comics Publications (the company that later became DC Comics), and worked for a variety of other golden age companies such as Timely Comics, Street & Smith, EC Comics, Fawcett Comics, and Dell Comics. Near the end of his life, Stoner was also a spokesman for Gordon's Gin.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
E.C. Stoner | |
---|---|
Born | Elmer Cecil Stoner (1897-10-20)October 20, 1897 |
Died | December 16, 1969(1969-12-16) (aged 72) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
Awards | Artist Laureate of Pennsylvania Outstanding Son of Pennsylvania (1950) Prix de Rome From Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Packard Prize Cresson Traveling Scholarship |
Close