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John V. Romita Sr., often credited as simply John Romita. Entered the comics industry in 1949. His first work for Marvel was inking The Avengers #23 (December 1965). Romita became Marvel's art director in 1973.
Romita is the father of comic book artist John Romita Jr. and husband of Virginia Romita, Marvel's traffic manager for many years.