Bill Ward

(American, 1919–1998)

Bill Ward was an American illustrator known for his pin-ups, erotic art, and work in the comic book industry. Ward penciled pages for Blackhawk and other mainstream comics throughout the 1940s, and in 1946, created the oft-undressed comic book character Torchy. This would be a precursor to his later “good girl” work, as throughout the 1950s Ward moved towards straightforward pin-ups, eventually drawing covers, spot illustrations, and erotic characters for magazines such as Juggs and Leg Show. The illustrations from the artist’s later career are characterized by the use of highlighting and the fluid line work of a veteran comic book artist. Born on March 6, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY, he attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, later working as an assistant to the comic book illustrator Jack Binder. Ward died on November 17, 1998 in Ridgewood, NJ.

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Bill Ward

"Girl in the Mirror." Cartoon possibly..., 1963

Sale Date: December 14, 2023

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Bill Ward

"How Clever Of You . . . " One-panel cartoon , 1960

Sale Date: December 14, 2023

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FOUR RUSS MEYER BUSTOON ILLUSTRATIONS

Bill Ward

FOUR RUSS MEYER BUSTOON ILLUSTRATIONS

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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FOUR RUSS MEYER BUSTOON ILLUSTRATIONS

Bill Ward

FOUR RUSS MEYER BUSTOON ILLUSTRATIONS

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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Laugh Digest - Ok Admiral, all hands on deck!, 1969

Bill Ward

Laugh Digest - Ok Admiral, all hands on deck!, 1969

Sale Date: November 18, 2023

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Laugh Digest - I want you to read my male!, 1964

Bill Ward

Laugh Digest - I want you to read my male!, 1964

Sale Date: November 18, 2023

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Bill Ward Sleeping Beauty Illustration..., 1950–1959

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Sleeping Beauty Illustration..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 7, 2023

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Bill Ward Single Panel Gag Cartoon..., 1960–1969

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Single Panel Gag Cartoon..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 7, 2023

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Bill Ward Military Comics #29 Blackhawk , 1970–1979

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Military Comics #29 Blackhawk , 1970–1979

Sale Date: April 2, 2023

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Bill Ward - Adult Single Panel Gag..., 1970–1979

Bill Ward

Bill Ward - Adult Single Panel Gag..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: April 2, 2023

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Bill Ward - Topless Ward Girl Illustration...

Bill Ward

Bill Ward - Topless Ward Girl Illustration...

Sale Date: September 17, 2023

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Bill Ward Gee-Whiz April-1967 Single Panel..., 1967

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Gee-Whiz April-1967 Single Panel..., 1967

Sale Date: July 5, 2023

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Bill Ward - Blackhawk Illustration Original Art...

Bill Ward

Bill Ward - Blackhawk Illustration Original Art...

Sale Date: July 5, 2023

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Bill Ward - Single Panel Gag..., 1950–1969

Bill Ward

Bill Ward - Single Panel Gag..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: June 25, 2023

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Bill Ward Club Magazine Complete 4-Page , 1970–1979

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Club Magazine Complete 4-Page , 1970–1979

Sale Date: June 25, 2023

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Bill Ward Male Annual #5 Pussycat Story Page , 1967

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Male Annual #5 Pussycat Story Page , 1967

Sale Date: June 25, 2023

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Bill Ward Stag Annual #5 Pussycat Story Page , 1968

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Stag Annual #5 Pussycat Story Page , 1968

Sale Date: June 25, 2023

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Bill Ward Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide..., 1978

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide..., 1978

Sale Date: June 23, 2023

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Play the Accordion cartoon

Bill Ward

Play the Accordion cartoon

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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Read that Back to Me

Bill Ward

Read that Back to Me

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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Than Shuffle Board! Cartoon

Bill Ward

Than Shuffle Board! Cartoon

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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Mind if I Joined cartoon

Bill Ward

Mind if I Joined cartoon

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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Bill Ward Laugh Riot April-1966 Double-Page..., 1966

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Laugh Riot April-1966 Double-Page..., 1966

Sale Date: November 18, 2022

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Bill Ward Military Comics #29 Blackhawk , 1970–1979

Bill Ward

Bill Ward Military Comics #29 Blackhawk , 1970–1979

Sale Date: October 21, 2022

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