Jerry Robinson

Jerome "Jerry" Robinson (b. 1922 in New York City, New York - ), is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on the Batman line of books during the Golden Age of Comic Books.

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1922 - New York City - New York - American - Comic book - Artist - Penciller - Batman - Golden Age of Comic Books

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He co-created (with writer Bill Finger) Batman?s sidekick Robin and Batman?s arch enemy the Joker, both key concepts which remain central to depictions of the character today.

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Bill Finger - Robin - Joker

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As was the custom of the time, in the original comics all Robinson?s work was credited to Batman?s co-creator Bob Kane.

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Robinson went on to work on numerous other characters and publishers but never again to the same success.

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Later in life he became president of the National Cartoonist Society (1967 to 1969). His work would eventually lead to the establishment of the Cartoonist and Writers Syndicate.

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National Cartoonist Society - 1967 - 1969 - Cartoonist and Writers Syndicate

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