Description: (American Cartoonist, Illustrator, and Comic Book Artist)
Alfonso Williamson was a highly regarded American cartoonist and comic book artist known for his contributions to various genres such as adventure, Western, science fiction, and fantasy. He gained prominence for his artwork in EC Comics during the 1950s, continued the legacy of Flash Gordon in the 1960s, and played a significant role in Warren Publishing's horror comics in the 1970s. Additionally, Williamson adapted Star Wars into comics during the 1980s and worked as an inker for Marvel Comics from the mid-1980s until 2003. He collaborated with renowned artists like Frank Frazetta, served as an inspiration to younger artists, received industry accolades, and was posthumously inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2000.