Born: 1947, United States
Died: 1 September 2022
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Diane Rosenblatt
The following bio was written by Emma Rosen, author of On This Day She Made History: 366 Days With Women Who Shaped the World and This Day In Human Ingenuity & Discovery: 366 Days of Scientific Milestones with Women in the Spotlight, and has been republished with permission.
Diane Robin Noomin (formerly Diane Rosenblatt) was a famous American comics artist linked to the underground comics scene. She’s best known for her creation, DiDi Glitz, who tackled edgy topics like feminism, self-exploration, body image, and miscarriages.
Noomin served as the editor for Twisted Sisters, an influential anthology series. She also contributed comix stories to various underground publications like Wimmen’s Comix, Young Lust, Arcade, and Weirdo. In addition to her comic work, she brought DiDi Glitz to the stage in a captivating adaptation.