About Frank Borth
Lived 1918 – 2009 (aged 91). Frank Borth was an American comics artist.
Frank M. Borth III (April 1, 1918 – August 9, 2009) was an American comic book artist.
Biography Borth was born and raised in Cleveland, eventually graduating in 1940
Moving to New York City, Frank Borth rose to prominence during the so-called "Golden Age of Comic Books", where he first (in 1941) worked on the feature "Pat Patriot, America's Joan of Arc," for Lev Gleason Publications' Daredevil Comics.
Borth served in the military during World War II, ending up in 1946 on Montauk Point, Long Island. to 1950. The Markey syndicate also attempted to syndicate Borth's strip Bouford in 1949. taking over from co-creator Harry Shorten.
Despite retiring in 1983, Borth did occasional assignments for Cracked magazine, as well as Asimov's Science Fiction, Amazing Stories, and Monsters Attack, in the following years.
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Who was Frank Borth?
American comic book artist
When was Frank Borth born?
Frank Borth was born on 1 April 1918 in Cleveland.
When did Frank Borth die?
Frank Borth died on 9 August 2009 in Newville.
What was Frank Borth's occupation?
Frank Borth was a comics artist.
What nationality was Frank Borth?
Frank Borth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Borth. https://biography.guide/frank-borth/
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