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Charles Burns

Writing

Born September 27, 1955 · Washington, D.C

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Biography

Charles Burns is an American cartoonist, illustrator and film director.

Awards & recognition

  • Eisner Award — Best Writer/Artist · 2025
  • Adamson Awards · 2008
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 2006
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 2005
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 2004
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  • Harvey Award — Best Cover Artist · 2004
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 2002
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 2001
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 1999
  • Best foreign work published in Spain · 1998
  • Harvey Award — Best Inker · 1998
  • Pew Fellowship in the Arts · 1994

Filmography2 titles

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

2024as Self

Comic Book Confidential

1989as Self