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Jerry Bingham

b. 1953

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About Jerry Bingham

Born 1953. Jerry Bingham is an American make-up artist, comics artist, illustrator, visual artist, designer and writer.

Gerald Joseph Bingham Jr. ) is an American artist who has worked in the fields of comic books, commercial illustration, and design. He is known for his artwork on Marvel Team-Up and the DC Comics graphic novel Batman: Son of the Demon.

Biography Given his first break by veteran comics artist Dan Adkins, Bingham's first published comics work was a Green Arrow backup story in World's Finest Comics #251 (June–July 1978). From there, Bingham drew comics for Marvel Comics, First Comics, TSR, Malibu Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Heavy Metal, and others. He drew the Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel in 1987, which introduced a character later revealed to be Damian Wayne. This graphic novel reputedly "restored DC Comics to first place in sales after fifteen years."

Leaving comics in the late 1990s, Bingham moved to the West Coast, where he did production art for the movies, designing props, special effects and monster make-up. He contributed design work for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, shopping centers, Universal Studios, and the Hollywood Christmas Parade. In addition, Bingham has illustrated paperback, game, and magazine covers.

Education Bingham attended the American Academy of Art College, the Scottsdale Artists School, the California Art Institute, and UCLA.

Awards Jack Kirby Award, 1984 – Best Graphic Album: Beowulf Golden Apple Award, 1987 – Best Graphic Novel: Batman: Son of the Demon Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, 1999 – Background Designer (animation): Todd McFarlane's Spawn

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Birth century
Occupation
Make-up artist, comics artist, illustrator, visual artist, designer, writer
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
Emmy Award; Golden Apple Award; Kirby Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jerry Bingham?

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When was Jerry Bingham born?

Jerry Bingham was born on 25 June 1953 in Chicago.

What is Jerry Bingham's occupation?

Jerry Bingham is a make-up artist, comics artist, illustrator, visual artist, designer and writer.

What nationality is Jerry Bingham?

Jerry Bingham is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Bingham

· Wikidata: Q6183261

· DBpedia: Jerry Bingham

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