Alex Raymond

Alex Raymond (October 2, 1909- September 6, 1956) was an American comic strip artist, best known for his work on Flash Gordon. Other strips he drew include Secret Agent X-9, Rip Kirby, Jungle Jim, Tim Tyler's Luck, and Tillie the Toiler. Raymond received a Reuben Award from the National Cartoonists Society in 1949 for his work on Rip Kirby.

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October 2 - 1909 - September 6 - 1956 - Comic strip - Flash Gordon - Secret Agent X-9 - Rip Kirby - Jungle Jim - Tim Tyler's Luck - Tillie the Toiler - Reuben Award - National Cartoonists Society - 1949

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Raymond served in the US Marines in World War II. He was killed in an automobile accident.

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US Marines - World War II

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His realistic style and skillful use of shades has continued to be an inspiration for generations of cartoonists.

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