'Best Spider-Man artist' John Romita Snr dies at 93

John Romita Snr, born in Brooklyn in 1930, spent decades drawing the eponymous superhero of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book series for US publisher Marvel, during the medium's so-called Silver Age. Photo: John Romita Jnr/Instagram

Marvel Comics artist John Romita Snr, primarily known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, has died, his son said Tuesday. He was 93 years of age.

Romita Snr, born in Brooklyn in 1930, spent decades drawing the eponymous superhero of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book series for US publisher Marvel, during the medium's so-called Silver Age.