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Ben Oda

Ben Oda

1915–1984 United States 351 series, 435 with collected and international editions 2,596 issues
1 award

Ben Oda is a notable letterer in the comic book industry, recognized for his contributions to various DC Comics titles. His work spans several decades, showcasing his talent in lettering for iconic series and graphic novels.

Name
Ben Oda
Issues
2,596
Series
435
Collected Editions
79
International Editions
5
Titles
3
Awards
Harvey Award - Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame Award (2019)
Gender
Male
Birth Date
December 21, 1915
Death Date
November 1, 1984
Country
United States

Series
MAD Magazine

MAD Magazine (2018)

DC Comics

52 issues

Crisis on Multiple Earths

Crisis on Multiple Earths (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

3 issues

The EC Archives: Frontline Combat

The EC Archives: Frontline Combat (2009)

Dark Horse Comics

3 issues

The Flash: The Death of Iris West

The Flash: The Death of Iris West (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal

Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal (2019)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

3 issues

The Black Canary: Bird of Prey

The Black Canary: Bird of Prey (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Legion of Super-Heroes: Before the Darkness

Legion of Super-Heroes: Before the Darkness (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

2 issues

Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson: The Deluxe Edition

Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson: The Deluxe Edition (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon!

Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon! (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Justice Society of America: The Demise of Justice

Justice Society of America: The Demise of Justice (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Issues
Mad Science
#45

Mad Science

MAD Magazine (2018)

Aug 13, 2025

Uglifies Beauty
#42

Uglifies Beauty

MAD Magazine (2018)

Feb 19, 2025

Issue #35
#35

Issue #35

MAD Magazine (2018)

Dec 12, 2023

MAD Goes Back to Ghoul
#33

MAD Goes Back to Ghoul

MAD Magazine (2018)

Sep 06, 2023

Book 3: Countdown to Crisis
#3

Book 3: Countdown to Crisis

Crisis on Multiple Earths (2021)

Jun 27, 2023

MAD Takes Apart Technology
#30

MAD Takes Apart Technology

MAD Magazine (2018)

Mar 15, 2023

70 Years Dumb!
#28

70 Years Dumb!

MAD Magazine (2018)

Oct 04, 2022

Another ReVOLTing Issue!
#25

Another ReVOLTing Issue!

MAD Magazine (2018)

Apr 12, 2022

Book 2: Crisis Crossed
#2

Book 2: Crisis Crossed

Crisis on Multiple Earths (2021)

Jan 25, 2022

Volume 3
#3

Volume 3

The EC Archives: Frontline Combat (2009)

Dec 22, 2021

Frequent collaborators

Bob Rozakis

Bob Rozakis

Curt Swan

Curt Swan

E. Nelson Bridwell

E. Nelson Bridwell

Jerry Serpe

Julius Schwartz

Julius Schwartz

Tatjana Wood

Tatjana Wood

Dick Giordano

Dick Giordano

Vince Colletta

Vince Colletta

Jack C. Harris

Jack C. Harris

Adrienne Roy

Adrienne Roy

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