Howard Larsen

Howard Larsen was an American comic book illustrator whose work appeared primarily in the 1940s and 1950s, most notably for EC Comics. He was born in the United States, though his exact birth date and place are not widely recorded; he died at some point after his active career, with his last credited work appearing as late as 2023. Larsen entered the comics industry during the Golden Age, contributing to a range of publishers. He is best known for his Western-themed art, particularly on titles like *Wild Bill Hickok*, *Jungle Comics*, and *Western Bandit Trails*. His style was straightforward and narrative-driven, fitting the pulp adventure and cowboy genres of the era. Larsen often collaborated with writers and editors at EC, though specific partners are not well-documented. He co-created no major enduring characters but left a solid body of work across 61 credited issues. Later in life, he faded from the industry, with no major awards recorded. His legacy remains as a reliable journeyman of mid-century comics, contributing to the visual storytelling of the Western genre.