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Roy Thomas, born on November 22, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri, United States, is a comics artist, screenwriter and journalist. As of 2026, Roy Thomas is 85 years old. Education on record includes Jackson High School and Southeast Missouri State University. Recorded honors include Inkpot Award (1974), Will Eisner Hall of Fame (2011) and Alley Award for Best Writer (1969).
My Take
Roy Thomas is one of those figures fans owe far more to than they realize. Stepping in as Stan Lee's successor at Marvel was no small thing, but what strikes me most is how he started in fanzines and turned pure enthusiasm into a lifelong craft. Bringing Conan into American comics alone reshaped a genre. I admire creators who build worlds behind the scenes without chasing the spotlight, and his Eisner Hall of Fame honor feels richly earned. To me, Thomas embodies the quiet, devoted architect every great medium secretly depends on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roy Thomas
- Name (Japanese)
- ロイ・トーマス
- Reading
- ろい・とーます
- Born
- November 22, 1940 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Jackson, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- comics artist / screenwriter / journalist / fanzine editor / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Jackson High School
- University
- Southeast Missouri State University
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Inkpot Award
- 2011 Will Eisner Hall of Fame
- 1969 Alley Award for Best Writer
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy%20Thomas
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q981976
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Roy Thomas born?
Born November 22, 1940 (age 85).
Where is Roy Thomas from?
Roy Thomas is from Jackson, Missouri, United States.
What does Roy Thomas do?
Roy Thomas works as comics artist, screenwriter, journalist, fanzine editor, film director.
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