Gilbert Hernandez

January 4, 2024
Comic Book Artist

Quick Facts

Gilbert Hernandez
Full Name Gilbert Hernandez
Occupation Comic Book Artist
Date Of Birth Feb 1, 1957(1957-02-01)
Age 67
Country United States
Birth City California
Horoscope Aquarius

Gilbert Hernandez Biography

Name Gilbert Hernandez
Birthday Feb 1
Birth Year 1957
Home Town California
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius
Siblings Jaime Hernandez, Mario Hernandez

Gilbert Hernandez is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Artist who was born on February 1, 1957 in California, United States. Comic book artist who is best known for his comic book series “Love and Rockets.” He was included in Time magazine’s top 100 Next Wave Storytellers in 2009.

He was inspirated in his work by comics famous He was inspired by the work of comic book legend Stan Lee..

He was particularly enamored with the work that Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko produced for Marvel Comics, as well as Hank Ketcham’s Dennis the Menace and the Archie comics line. His brother Mario was responsible for introducing Gilbert to the underground comix movement when he smuggled a copy of Zap Comix into the house. Another big influence on Hernández’s work has been rock music, including punk, new wave and glitter rock. In particular, the “Brothers Hernández” were influenced by the energy and diversity of the late 1970s California punk and hardcore scene. Hernández has credited punk rock with giving him the confidence to start drawing his own comics.

In the early 1980s, both Jaime and Gilbert created flyer and cover art for local bands. He also did the cover artwork for the record Limbo by Throwing Muses. The alternative rock band Love and Rockets was named after the Hernández brothers’ comic book.

He was raised with six siblings, and he collaborated alongside his twin brothers Jaime as well as Mario Jaime and Mario, in the song “Love and Rockets.”

Gilbert Hernandez Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Comic Book Artist
House Living in own house.

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

He grew up reading DC and Marvel comics. He also loved comic strips like the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip as well as Archie comics.

He was awarded the 1986 Kirby Award for Best Black & White Series for “Love and Rockets.”

Gilberto Hernández (born February 1, 1957), usually credited as Gilbert Hernandez and also by the nickname Beto (Spanish: [ˈbeto] ), is an American cartoonist. He is best known for his Palomar/Heartbreak Soup stories in Love and Rockets, an alternative comic book he shared with his brothers Jaime and Mario.

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Hernandez collaborated with Peter Bagge on the series Yeah! for DC Comics in 1999–2000, about “a teen girl rock band who performed in outer space”, aimed at pre-teen girls. Bagge provided the script—the first time he worked on a project he hadn’t written. The wearying pace at which he needed to work on the series, combined with a lack of reader interest, led to its cancellation after nine issues

Facts & Trivia

Gilbert Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gilbert Hernandez celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

The second volume of Love and Rockets came to an end after twenty issues. A third volume, called Love and Rockets: New Stories began in 2008. While Jaime continued with his Locas characters in the series, Gilbert focused on new characters.

Top Facts about Gilbert Hernandez

  1. Gilbert Hernandez is an American cartoonist born in 1957.
  2. He co-created the alternative comic book series Love and Rockets.
  3. Hernandez’s work often explores themes of Latinx identity and culture.
  4. His graphic novel “Marble Season” was a New York Times bestseller.
  5. Hernandez has won multiple awards for his contributions to comics.
  6. He is known for his unique art style and storytelling techniques.
  7. Hernandez continues to create new works, including the ongoing series “Love and Rockets”.
  8. He has been recognized as one of the most influential cartoonists of his generation.
  9. Hernandez’s work has been translated into numerous languages worldwide.
  10. His impact on the comic book industry extends beyond his own creations, inspiring future generations of artists and writers alike.

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