George Caragonne

Quick Facts

Full Name	George Caragonne
Occupation	Comic Book Writer
Date Of Birth	Sep 16, 1965(1965-09-16)
Age	59
Date Of Death	July 20, 1995, New York, NY
Birthplace	San Antonio
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Virgo

George Caragonne Biography

George Caragonne is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Writer who was born on September 16, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

George Caragonne (September 16, 1965 – July 20, 1995) was an American comic book writer and editor, most notable for being co-founder of Penthouse Comix magazine. He committed suicide on July 20, 1995, by jumping off the 45th floor of the interior atrium of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

Caragonne wrote primarily for Marvel Comics and their subsidiary Star Comics, throughout the latter half of the 1980s. Titles he wrote included Masters of the Universe, Planet Terry, and Star Brand. He also worked in the animation field.

George Caragonne Net Worth

George Caragonne is one of the richest Comic Book Writer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, George Caragonne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Around this time Caragonne created a comics packaging studio called Constant Developments, Inc. (CDI). CDI optioned the rights to produce new comics featuring the 1960s superhero team T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents (from John Carbonaro, then the rights-holder). An acquaintance introduced Caragonne to Penthouse magazine publisher Bob Guccione, whom Caragonne tried to interest in publishing T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. Guccione instead hired Caragonne to create soft-core erotica comic sections for Penthouse magazine.

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George Caragonne was born in San Antonio, Texas, the only male child born to Alexander Caragonne (author/architect) and Alice Caragonne. He has a sibling and a niece named Alice Caragonne, who was born February 4, 1994.

Facts & Trivia

Grace Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. George Caragonne celebrates birthday on September 16 of every year.

According to comics writer and columnist Mark Evanier, the success of his books with Penthouse led to excess on his part, in particular drugs. He became a heavy cocaine user, and also began spending on extravagant items for himself and friends. He also went significantly overbudget on his magazines and on some other, non-Penthouse projects. His working patterns changed to the point where he was working all night in the Penthouse offices, before going home in the day, which concerned his close friends, who tried to intervene with him. According to Evanier, his employers also came to suspect Caragonne of financial “improprieties”, and on the night of Friday, July 14, 1995, he discovered that he had been locked out of his office pending a full audit on his books.

Top Facts about George Caragonne

1. George Caragonne was born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 16, 1965.
2. He was the only male child born to Alexander Caragonne and Alice Caragonne.
3. He sent an unsolicited submission to Marvel Comics in 1984 and trained under Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter.
4. George Caragonne wrote primarily for Marvel Comics and their subsidiary Star Comics in the 1980s.
5. After Shooter’s Valiant Comics was formed, Caragonne wrote Captain N, The Legend of Zelda, and Punch-Out!!!.
6. In 1993, he created a comics packaging studio called Constant Developments, Inc. (CDI).
7. He then created Penthouse Comix in 1994, which was a success and spawned a full line.
8. He began using drugs and spending on extravagant items, leading to money issues.
9. On July 14, 1995, he was locked out of his office after suspicions of financial issues.
10. On July 20, 1995, he jumped off the 45th floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.
11. He asked a bellhop if the hotel was the tallest in Times Square before he jumped.
12. He was wearing a Walkman with James Bond theme songs playing.
13. His fall caused emotional trauma to several people, including children, present.
14. He died as a result of the fall from the 500-feet jump.
15. His 400+ lb. body caromed off ledges and decorations before it landed on a buffet table.