Kevin Eastman

About Kevin Eastman

With Peter Laird, he co-created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. In May 1984, they self-published the first issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in black and white. He later went on to become the publisher, editor, and owner of Heavy Metal magazine.

Kevin Brooks Eastman is an American comic book artist and writer best known for co-creating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Peter Laird. Eastman is also the editor and publisher of the magazine Heavy Metal.

Area(s)	Comic book artist, writer, penciller, inker, editor, publisher, letterer, colorist
Notable works	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heavy Metal, The Melting Pot
Children	1
Born	Kevin Brooks Eastman, May 30, 1962, Portland, Maine, U.S.
Notable collaborations	Peter Laird, Eric Talbot, Simon Bisley
Nationality	American

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Kevin Eastman before fame

He went to Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine, with future comic book artist Steve Lavigne. He met Laird while looking for a local underground publication that would print his artwork. He also supported himself by working at a restaurant.

Achievement of Kevin Eastman

He and Laird drew attention to their work by sending a four-page press kit to 180 TV and radio stations, as well as the Associated Press and United Press International.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$20 Million

Kevin Eastman family life

He married actress and model Julie Strain, but the couple subsequently separated, despite working together on projects like the animated adaptation of Eastman's Heavy Metal magazine. He later married Courtney Eastman, his second wife.

Associations of Kevin Eastman

He based a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figure on Michelangelo, a famous Italian artist.

Kevin Eastman Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Julie Strain	Spouse		N/A
Courtney Eastman	Spouse		N/A