Neal Adams

American comic book and commercial artist

Neal Adams (June 15, 1941 – April 28, 2022)[1][2]was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates. Adams co-created the characters Ra's al Ghul, Man-Bat, and John Stewart for DC Comics.

Neal Adams
Adams in 2017
Born(1941-06-15)June 15, 1941
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2022(2022-04-28) (aged 80)
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Penciller, Inker, Editor, Publisher
Notable works
Batman
The Brave and the Bold
Detective Comics
Green Lantern/Green Arrow
Strange Adventures (Deadman)
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
X-Men
AwardsAlley Awards
  • Best Cover (1967)
  • Best Full-Length Story (1968, with Bob Haney)
  • Best Pencil Artist (1969)

Shazam Awards

  • Best Individual Story (1970 and 1971, with Dennis O'Neil)
  • Best Pencil Artist (Dramatic Division) (1970)

Inkwell Awards

  • Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2019)
nealadams.com

Adams died on April 28, 2022 in New York City from problems caused by sepsis, aged 80.[3]

References change

  1. Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011.
  2. Schepens, Beth (2003). "Army Brats Recall Island Paradise – Sidebar: Governors Island Factoids". NYC24.org. Archived from the original on January 31, 2009.
  3. Kit, Borys (29 April 2022). "Neal Adams, comic book artist who revitalized Batman and fought for creators' rights, dies at 80". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 April 2022.