Friday, December 16, 2011

RIP Joe Simon

.Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

Today, another comic book legend passed away...
The more time passes, the more our connection to the Golden Age gets thinner...

Comic book legend Joe Simon died at 98.
He was actually the co-creator of Captain America and the first Marvel Comic Editor-in-chief.
He also worked at the concurrence, mostly on Superman titles.
He helped launch characters like Boy Commandos, Manhunter, Sand the Golden Boy, Newsboy Legion and Manhunter. He is considered a pioneer of both horror and romance comic books.

RIP Mister Simon. :(