On this day, August 17, 1956, comic book artist John Romita Jr. was born in New York City. JRJR, as he is known, focused on being an artist like his father, Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. JRJR made his first contribution to Marvel Comics at the age of 13. He has contributed to Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hydro-Man, Hobgoblin, and Uncanny X-Men.