James O'Barr

James O'Barr

artist

BIRTHDAY January 1, 1960
BIRTH SIGN Capricorn
BIRTHPLACE Michigan
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ABOUT JAMES O'BARR

Graphic artist and creator of the dark comic book series "The Crow," which came about as a way of dealing with the sudden death of his fiancee Beverly in 1978.

He was fascinated by Renaissance sculpture as a child.

His comic book "The Crow" was adapted into a film starring Brandon Lee . Tragically, Lee was killed on set during filming.

He grew up in the foster care system. He married in 2000 and settled with his wife in Texas.

He was a member of the metal band Trust Obey, which was signed to Nothing, the record label owned by Trent Reznor .