When and where was Joe Shuster born?
Joseph Shuster was born on the 10th of July 1914 in Toronto, Ontario. He was born into a family that barely scraped by on the income from a small tailor shop.
Common questions about Joe Shuster
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who did Joe Shuster meet at Glenville High School?
Joe Shuster met Jerry Siegel at Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Siegel was a shy, bespectacled writer who became Shuster's lifelong partner in creating Superman.
How much money did Joe Shuster receive for selling Superman rights?
Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel sold the rights to Superman for $130 and a contract to supply material. This transaction occurred in 1938 when Action Comics #1 was published.
When did Joe Shuster die and what was the cause?
Joe Shuster died on the 30th of July 1992 at his West Los Angeles home. The cause of death was congestive heart failure and hypertension.
What comic series did Joe Shuster illustrate anonymously?
Joe Shuster was the anonymous illustrator for the Nights of Horror series. Gerard Jones revealed this connection in 2004, and comics historian Craig Yoe backed the claim in 2009.
When was Joe Shuster inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame?
Joe Shuster was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also inducted into the Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame in 2005.