Adams worked with both DC and Marvel comics in the ’60s and’ 70s, drawing characters such as Batman, Superman, The Avengers, and X-Men. He has been one of the creative forces behind the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series since the early 1970s, addressing social issues such as drug addiction and racism.
His son Josh Adams said in a Facebook post that his father died at 2 a.m. Thursday morning.
“His career is defined by incomparable artistic talent and unwavering character, which makes him constantly fight for his peers and those in need. He will become known in the comics industry as one of the most influential creators of all time and will be a champion of social and creative rights, “said Josh Adams in the publication.
His daughter, Zia Adams Moss, told CNN that her father’s death was unexpected.
In a statement, DC Comics called Neil Adams “one of the most recognized artists who has contributed to the comics industry.”
Adams was born on June 5, 1941, and received his art education at the New York School of Industrial Arts, according to the statement.
At the age of 21, he began painting the tape in Ben Casey’s union newspaper and in 1967 went to DC Comics, where he painted military comic book covers and contributed to the stories of The Adventures of Jerry Lewis and The Adventures of Bob Hope.
“His big break came a year later when he started painting Batman. The artist showed a natural affinity for the Black Knight, and in 1970 DC editor Julius Schwartz commissioned Batman comics for Neil and writer Dennis O’Neill, the statement said. .
Jim Lee, DC’s publisher and chief creative officer, praised Adams’ illustrations of the Black Knight.
“Neil Adams was an amazing illustrator, he changed comics. I liked his attitude towards Batman. He was flexible, acrobatic and dynamic. Neil’s work continues to inspire me. That’s a huge loss for the whole industry, “Lee said in a statement.
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