According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neal Adams, the artist who brought Batman, the Avengers, the X-Men, the Brave and the Bold, and many more to life in his storied career, passed away yesterday due to complications from sepsis. He passed away at the age of 80.
To call Adams' career in comic books storied is an understatement. He worked on some of the biggest titles. He co-created characters such as the Green Lantern John Stewart, which would be an icon for a generation who would grow up with the character. The immensely popular Superman vs. was illustrated by him. A man named Muhammed Ali. Green Lantern/Green Arrow comics were the first to show superheros facing real-world problems like drug addiction instead of just colorful supervillains. The practice of returning art to artists began after he fought for creators rights. His art influenced people.
He helped turn Batman into a pop culture phenomenon and helped transform the medium in the process. By the end of the Bronze Age of comics in the 70s, Batman had become a joke because of Adam West's performance in the 1966 Batman TV series. Working with Dennis O'Neil, Adams transformed Batman into the Dark Knight, turned his villains from goofballs into real threats, and created a more serious tone for the character. The Batman movies would not exist without Adams. His influence cannot be overstated.
Adams will be missed, but his legacy will live on. Our thoughts are with his family.
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