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{{Infobox comics creator
{{Infobox comics creator
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| caption = Wiacek at the [[Big Apple Convention|Big Apple Summer Sizzler]] in [[Manhattan]], June 13, 2009.
| caption = Wiacek at the [[Big Apple Convention|Big Apple Summer Sizzler]] in [[Manhattan]], June 13, 2009
| birth_name = Robert Wiacek
| birth_name = Robert Wiacek
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|01|07}}<ref name=CBG1650>''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #1650; February 2009; Page 107</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|01|07}}<ref name=CBG1650>''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #1650; February 2009; Page 107</ref>
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| notable works = ''Star Wars''<br>''Uncanny X-Men''<br>''Power Pack''<br>''X-Factor''<br>''The Brave and the Bold'' (vol. 2)
| notable works = ''[[Star Wars (Marvel Comics)|Star Wars]]''<br>''[[Uncanny X-Men]]''<br>''[[Power Pack]]''<br>''[[X-Factor (comics)]]''<br>''[[The Brave and the Bold]]'' (vol. 2)
| awards = [[Inkwell Awards]] Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award<ref name=firstcomicnewsinkwells2022>[https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/inkwell-awards-2022-lifetime-achievement-winners-exclusive-full-version/ "First Comics News - 2022 Inkwell Awards Lifetime Achievement Winners"]</ref>
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| spouse = {{marriage|Ann Karavitis|1980|2012|end=her death}}
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'''Bob Wiacek''' (born January 7, 1953<ref name=CBG1650/><ref>[http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=511 Biography on the Comic Book Database.] Retrieved August 26, 2008.</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Miller |first=John Jackson |authorlink=John Jackson Miller |url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays |work=[[Comics Buyer's Guide]] |date=June 10, 2005 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5trAbNQWw?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcbgxtra.com%2Fknowledge-base%2Ffor-your-reference%2Fcomics-industry-birthdays |archivedate=October 29, 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>) is an [[United States|American]] [[comic book]] [[artist]] and writer, working primarily as an [[inker]].
'''Bob Wiacek''' (born January 7, 1953)<ref name=CBG1650/><ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=John Jackson |authorlink=John Jackson Miller |url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |title=Comics Industry Birthdays |work=[[Comics Buyer's Guide]] |date=June 10, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218031356/http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays |archive-date=February 18, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is an American [[comic book]] [[artist]] and writer, working primarily as an [[inker]].

Wiacek has inked over such pencilers as [[Carmine Infantino]] on ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[Paul Smith (comics)|Paul Smith]] and [[John Romita Jr.]] on ''[[The Uncanny X-Men]]'', [[June Brigman]] on ''[[Power Pack]]'', [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]] on ''[[Alpha Flight (comic book)|Alpha Flight]]'' and ''[[Sensational She-Hulk]]'', [[Walter Simonson]] on ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'' and ''[[Orion (comics)|Orion]]'', and [[George Pérez]] on ''[[Brave and the Bold]]'', volume 2. He has also worked with creators such as [[Bob Budiansky]], [[Colleen Doran]], [[Ron Garney]], [[Mike Grell]], [[Michael Netzer|Michael Netzer (Nasser)]], [[Kevin Nowlan]], [[Don Perlin]], [[Bill Sienkiewicz]], [[Todd McFarlane]], and [[Barry Windsor-Smith]].


==Education==
==Education==
Wiacek attended the [[School of Visual Arts]] in New York City from 1971–1974.<ref name=LinkedIn>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-wiacek/5/535/344 Wiacek's LinkedIn profile]</ref>
Wiacek attended the [[School of Visual Arts]] in New York City from 1971 to 1974.<ref name=LinkedIn>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-wiacek/5/535/344 Wiacek's LinkedIn profile]</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Wiacek got his start in the mid-1970s as a member of the "[[Crusty Bunkers]]" inking collective. For a short time in 1975–1976 he inked backgrounds (over [[Curt Swan]]'s pencils) on ''Superman'' for [[DC Comics]]. He moved on to regular inking work for DC, and then in 1978 began a long association with [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]. Wiacek has inked over such pencilers as [[Carmine Infantino]] on ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[John Romita Jr.]] on ''[[The Uncanny X-Men]]'', [[June Brigman]] on ''[[Power Pack]]'', [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]] on ''[[Sensational She-Hulk]]'', and [[Walter Simonson]] on ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'' and ''[[Orion (comics)|Orion]]'' and [[George Pérez]] ''[[Brave and the Bold]]'', volume 2. He has also worked with creators such as [[Bob Budiansky]], [[Colleen Doran]], [[Ron Garney]], [[Mike Grell]], [[Michael Netzer|Michael Netzer (Nasser)]], [[Kevin Nowlan]], [[Don Perlin]], [[Bill Sienkiewicz]], and [[Barry Windsor-Smith]].
Wiacek got his start in the mid-1970s as a member of the "[[Crusty Bunkers]]" inking collective. For a short time in 1975–1976 he inked backgrounds (over [[Curt Swan]]'s pencils) on ''Superman'' for [[DC Comics]]. He moved on to regular inking work for DC, and then in 1978 began a long association with [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] which lasted until 1993.

Wiacek's first regular title was on ''[[Man-Thing]]'' issues #1-11, from 1979 to 1981, where he inked over [[Jim Mooney]]'s pencils and then provided finished art based on [[Don Perlin]]'s breakdowns. During this same period, Wiacek was the regular inker on Marvel's ''[[Star Wars (Marvel Comics)|Star Wars]]'' comic, issues #16-37, working with [[Carmine Infantino]].

In 1981, Wiacek moved on to be the regular inker on ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'', primarily inking [[Paul Smith (comics)|Paul Smith]] in issues #159–176. Wiacek's next regular stint was [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]]'s inker on ''[[Alpha Flight (comic book)|Alpha Flight]]'', issues #15-29 in 1984–1985. Overlapping with that job was Wiacek's work as inker for [[June Brigman]] on ''[[Power Pack]]'' issues #1-26.

In the years 1986–1989, Wiacek was the primary inker on ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', issues #10-37, working with [[Walt Simonson]]. Wiacek then moved on to ''[[Sensational She-Hulk]]'' #1-11, reuniting with [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]] for much of that period.

From 1990 to 1992, Wiacek embarked on his longest stretch as an inker, working with [[John Romita Jr.]] and then [[Bob Layton]] on ''[[Iron Man (comic book)|Iron Man]]'' issues #258–283.

Wiacek's last long-term inking stint was on [[DC Comics]]' ''[[Orion (character)|Orion]]'', inking over [[Walt Simonson]]'s pencils for issues #8-22, from 2001 to 2002.


Over the years, Wiacek has also inked comics published by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] and [[Valiant Comics|Valiant]].
Over the years, Wiacek has also inked comics published by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] and [[Valiant Comics|Valiant]].


Wiacek taught first-year students at the [[Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art]] for a brief period in the early 1990s.<ref name=LinkedIn/>
Wiacek taught first-year students at the [[Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art]] for a brief period in the early 1990s.<ref name=LinkedIn/>

In 2022, Wiacek was awarded the [[Inkwell Awards]] Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award for his lifetime achievement in the art of inking.<ref name=firstcomicnewsinkwells2022/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Wiacek married computer analyst Ann Karavitis in November 1980.<ref>Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated August 1982.</ref> He has one son, and his wife died in 2012.<ref>http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ann-Wiacek&lc=4536&pid=157289000&mid=5083884</ref>
Wiacek married computer analyst Ann Karavitis in November 1980.<ref>Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated August 1982.</ref> She died in 2012;<ref>[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ann-Wiacek&lc=4536&pid=157289000&mid=5083884 "Ann K. Wiacek: MARCH 21, 1953 – APRIL 25, 2012,"] Dignity Memorial website. Accessed Dec. 31, 2020.</ref> together they had one son.


==Selected works==
==Selected works==
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* ''X-Factor'' #10-37 (Marvel, 1986–1989)
* ''X-Factor'' #10-37 (Marvel, 1986–1989)
*''Strange Tales'' #6–16 (Marvel, 1987–1988)
*''Strange Tales'' #6–16 (Marvel, 1987–1988)
* ''The Incredible Hulk'' #340 (Marvel, 1988) — <small>cover only</small>
*''Sensational She-Hulk'' #1-11 (Marvel, 1989–1990)
*''Sensational She-Hulk'' #1-11 (Marvel, 1989–1990)
* ''Iron Man'' #258–283 (Marvel, 1990–1992)
* ''Iron Man'' #258–283 (Marvel, 1990–1992)
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==References==
==References==
* [http://comics.org Grand Comics Database Project]
* [http://comics.org Grand Comics Database Project]

==External links==
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* [http://en.marveldatabase.com/Category:Bob_Wiacek/Inker Marvel Database]
* [http://en.marveldatabase.com/Category:Bob_Wiacek/Inker Marvel Database]
* [http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=511 Bob Wiacek at the Comic Book Database]
* {{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=511|title=Bob Wiacek|publisher=Comic Book Database|archivedate=November 23, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123053348/http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=511}}


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Bob Wiacek
Wiacek at the Big Apple Summer Sizzler in Manhattan, June 13, 2009
BornRobert Wiacek
(1953-01-07) January 7, 1953 (age 71)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Inker
Notable works
Star Wars
Uncanny X-Men
Power Pack
X-Factor (comics)
The Brave and the Bold (vol. 2)
AwardsInkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award[2]
Spouse(s)
Ann Karavitis
​
​
(m. 1980; died 2012)​

Bob Wiacek (born January 7, 1953)[1][3] is an American comic book artist and writer, working primarily as an inker.

Wiacek has inked over such pencilers as Carmine Infantino on Star Wars, Paul Smith and John Romita Jr. on The Uncanny X-Men, June Brigman on Power Pack, John Byrne on Alpha Flight and Sensational She-Hulk, Walter Simonson on X-Factor and Orion, and George Pérez on Brave and the Bold, volume 2. He has also worked with creators such as Bob Budiansky, Colleen Doran, Ron Garney, Mike Grell, Michael Netzer (Nasser), Kevin Nowlan, Don Perlin, Bill Sienkiewicz, Todd McFarlane, and Barry Windsor-Smith.

Education

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Wiacek attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City from 1971 to 1974.[4]

Career

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Wiacek got his start in the mid-1970s as a member of the "Crusty Bunkers" inking collective. For a short time in 1975–1976 he inked backgrounds (over Curt Swan's pencils) on Superman for DC Comics. He moved on to regular inking work for DC, and then in 1978 began a long association with Marvel which lasted until 1993.

Wiacek's first regular title was on Man-Thing issues #1-11, from 1979 to 1981, where he inked over Jim Mooney's pencils and then provided finished art based on Don Perlin's breakdowns. During this same period, Wiacek was the regular inker on Marvel's Star Wars comic, issues #16-37, working with Carmine Infantino.

In 1981, Wiacek moved on to be the regular inker on Uncanny X-Men, primarily inking Paul Smith in issues #159–176. Wiacek's next regular stint was John Byrne's inker on Alpha Flight, issues #15-29 in 1984–1985. Overlapping with that job was Wiacek's work as inker for June Brigman on Power Pack issues #1-26.

In the years 1986–1989, Wiacek was the primary inker on X-Factor, issues #10-37, working with Walt Simonson. Wiacek then moved on to Sensational She-Hulk #1-11, reuniting with John Byrne for much of that period.

From 1990 to 1992, Wiacek embarked on his longest stretch as an inker, working with John Romita Jr. and then Bob Layton on Iron Man issues #258–283.

Wiacek's last long-term inking stint was on DC Comics' Orion, inking over Walt Simonson's pencils for issues #8-22, from 2001 to 2002.

Over the years, Wiacek has also inked comics published by Dark Horse and Valiant.

Wiacek taught first-year students at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art for a brief period in the early 1990s.[4]

In 2022, Wiacek was awarded the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award for his lifetime achievement in the art of inking.[2]

Personal life

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Wiacek married computer analyst Ann Karavitis in November 1980.[5] She died in 2012;[6] together they had one son.

Selected works

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  • Superman #293-301 (DC, 1975) — background inks only
  • Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #220–225 (DC, 1976–1977)
  • Ghost Rider #36–46 (Marvel, 1978–1980) — covers only
  • Man-Thing #1-11 (Marvel, 1979–1981)
  • Star Wars #16-37 (Marvel, 1979–1981)
  • Uncanny X-Men #150, 159-176 (Marvel, 1981–1983)
  • Coyote #4-9 (Marvel, 1984)
  • Alpha Flight #15-29 (Marvel, 1984–1985)
  • Power Pack #1-26 (Marvel, 1984–1986)
  • X-Factor #10-37 (Marvel, 1986–1989)
  • Strange Tales #6–16 (Marvel, 1987–1988)
  • The Incredible Hulk #340 (Marvel, 1988) — cover only
  • Sensational She-Hulk #1-11 (Marvel, 1989–1990)
  • Iron Man #258–283 (Marvel, 1990–1992)
  • Archer & Armstrong #3-10 (Valiant, 1992–1993)
  • Excalibur #94-103 (Marvel, 1996)
  • Silver Surfer #123-131 (Marvel, 1996–1997)
  • Orion #8-22 (DC, 2001–2002)
  • The Brave and the Bold vol. 2, #1-9 (DC, 2007–2008)

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Comics Buyer's Guide #1650; February 2009; Page 107
  2. ^ a b "First Comics News - 2022 Inkwell Awards Lifetime Achievement Winners"
  3. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Wiacek's LinkedIn profile
  5. ^ Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated August 1982.
  6. ^ "Ann K. Wiacek: MARCH 21, 1953 – APRIL 25, 2012," Dignity Memorial website. Accessed Dec. 31, 2020.

References

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