Stephen DeStefano Papers, 1982-2016

Collection context

Creator:
DeStefano, Stephen
Extent:
6.25 Linear Feet (5 record storage cartons)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The archive includes original comic art from his time at DC Comics, including the series he created, "'Mazing Man;" his Eisner-nominated graphic novel, "Lucky in Love;" and storyboards for "Venture Bros.," "Ren & Stimpy," etc., along with early comic art, sketchbooks, minicomics, and more. This collection reveals a working cartoonist's process, and also relates to the Danny Hellman, Bob Fingerman, and New York Comics Community collections.

Biographical / historical:

Stephen DeStefano is a Queens-born comics and animation artist who got his first job with DC Comics when he was just 15 years old. His work has been nominated for Eisner Awards (the "Oscars of the Comics Industry") and he has been involved with noted animated series such as "Venture Bros."

Access and use

Restrictions:

Material is unprocessed, but can be made available without further review. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Stephen DeStefano Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu