Howard Cruse

Howard Cruse

American cartoonist (1944–2019)

Died aged 75TaurusUnited States

Biography

Howard Cruse (May 2, 1944 – November 26, 2019) was an American alternative cartoonist known for the exploration of gay themes in his comics. First coming to attention in the 1970s, during the underground comix movement with Barefootz, he was the founding editor of Gay Comix in 1980, created the gay-themed strip Wendel during the 1980s, and reached a more mainstream audience in 1995 when an imprint of DC Comics published his graphic novel Stuck Rubber Baby.

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Career highlights

Genres

  • erotic comic
  • underground comix

Awards & honours (3)

  • Inkpot Award
  • Will Eisner Hall of Fame
  • Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for Inheritance

Quick answers about Howard Cruse

How old was Howard Cruse?
Howard Cruse died on November 26, 2019 at the age of 75.
When is Howard Cruse's birthday?
Howard Cruse was born on May 2, 1944.
Where was Howard Cruse born?
Howard Cruse was born in Springville.
What is Howard Cruse's zodiac sign?
Howard Cruse's zodiac sign is Taurus.
What is Howard Cruse's nationality?
Howard Cruse is a citizen of United States.
What does Howard Cruse do?
Howard Cruse is known as comics artist, caricaturist, draftsperson, comics writer.

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