Bill Pearson (born 1938 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota) is an American comic book writer, artist, editor and letterer. He scripted for numerous publishers, including Tower Comics (NoMan in T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents), King Comics (Flash Gordon), Whitman (Popeye), Charlton, Eclipse, Gladstone and Warren Publications. 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Other U.S. States Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Governor Mike Rounds (R) Official languages English Area 199,905 km² (17th)  - Land 196,735 km²  - Water 3,173 km² (1. ... T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents is a team of comic book superheroes originally published by Tower Comics in the 1960s. ... Flash Gordon is a science fiction comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond, first published on January 7, 1934. ... Popeye from an opening still from a 1950s Famous Studios cartoon short, with his characteristic corncob pipe and single good eye. ...

He was a close associate of Wally Wood, making many contributions to work at the Wally Wood Studio. After Wood launched his alternative comics magazine, witzend, Pearson later became the publication's editor, continuing it after Wood's death. Wallace Wally Wood (June 17, 1927–November 2, 1981), best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad magazine, was an imaginative writer-illustrator who freelanced to a wide variety of markets. ... Edited and published by Bill Pearson on an irregular schedule spanning decades, the alternative comic book witzend featured contributions by both newcomers to comics, leading comic book artists and professional illustrators. ...