Michael "Mike" Esposito, who sometimes used the pseudonyms Mickey Demeo, Mickey Dee, Michael Dee, and Joe Gaudioso, was an American comic book artist whose work for DC Comics, Marvel Comics and others spanned the 1950s to the 2000s. As a comic book inker teamed with his childhood friend Ross Andru, he drew for such major titles as The Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman. An Andru-Esposito drawing of Wonder Woman appears on a 2006 U.S. stamp.
Esposito in 1977, from Amazing World of DC Comics #15
Wonder Woman #98 (May 1958). Cover art by Ross Andru and Esposito, marking the start of their decade-long run on the character, defining her look in the Silver Age of Comic Books.
Original art, The Amazing Spider-Man #51 (August 1967), page 16. An early example of the John Romita Sr.-Mike Esposito penciling and inking team that defined the post-Ditko look of Marvel's flagship character.
Ross Andru was an American comics artist and editor whose career in comics spanned six decades. He is best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and The Metal Men, and for having co-created the character called The Punisher.
Andru in 1977
Wonder Woman #98 (May 1958). Cover art by Andru and inker Mike Esposito, marking the start of their decade-long run on the character, defining her look in the Silver Age of Comic Books.
The Amazing Spider-Man #176 (Jan. 1978. Cover art by Andru and inker Frank Giacoia.