Born in Poland on September 18, 1926, Joe Kubert immigrated to the United States as an infant and grew up to become one of the most enduring figures in American comic book history. He died on August 12, 2012. His career, which stretched from 1940 well into the 21st century across more than 725 issues, encompassed work as artist, writer, inker, colorist, and letterer — a remarkable range that reflected his deep, hands-on understanding of the medium.
The Brave and the Bold #34 (1961)
Kubert is perhaps best remembered for his gritty, kinetic work on DC's war titles, particularly *Our Army at War* and *Star Spangled War Stories*, where his depictions of Sgt. Rock helped define the look and feel of American combat comics. His Hawkman work and long runs on *Tarzan* and *The Brave and the Bold* further demonstrated his versatility. Among his creator-owned projects were Tor, Son of Sinbad, and the Viking Prince, and he collaborated with writer Robin Moore on the comic strip *Tales of the Green Beret*.
Flash Comics #86 (1947)
In 1976 Kubert founded The Kubert School in New Jersey, training generations of artists — including Stephen R. Bissette, Amanda Conner, Rick Veitch, and Scott Kolins. His sons Andy and Adam Kubert became celebrated artists in their own right, and his granddaughter Emma Kubert followed the same path. He was inducted into the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1998.
