Frank Thorne

Benjamin Franklin ”Frank” Thorne (June 16, 1930 – March 7, 2021)[1][2] was an American comic book artist-writer. He was best known for creating the Marvel Comics character Red Sonja.

Frank Thorne
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Thorne in 2017
Born(1930-06-16)June 16, 1930
Rahway, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 2021(2021-03-07) (aged 90)
Scotch Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Cartoonist, Writer
Notable works
Red Sonja
AwardsNational Cartoonists Society award, 1963
Inkpot Award, 1978
Playboy editorial Award

Thorne died on March 7, 2021 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey at the age of 90.[3][4]

References

  1. Frank Thorne at the Lambiek Comiclopedia
  2. "Frank Thorne – RIP". 8 March 2021.
  3. Frank Thorne, Legendary Red Sonja Artist, Dies at 90. CBR. 2021-03-08. https://www.cbr.com/frank-thorne-obituary/. Retrieved 2021-03-08. 
  4. Marvel Comics Artist and Longtime Scotch Plains Resident Frank Thorne Dies at Age 90; Best Known for Red Sonja Character