Golden Age Artist Sheldon Moldoff Passes

Classic comic book artist Sheldon Moldoff passed away last Wednesday at 91. He was the last surviving artist to have worked on Action Comics #1, and drew the covers of Flash Comics #1 and All-American Comics #16, the first cover appearances of the Flash and Green Lantern. Moldoff drew the Golden-Age Hawkman for several years, and was Bob Kane’s main ghost artist on many of the Batman features credited to Kane.

Mark Evanier writes about Moldoff’s life and career.

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2 thoughts on “Golden Age Artist Sheldon Moldoff Passes

  1. Kyer

    Take a good look at that cover picture and keep it firmly engrained in your mind.

    You are soon to see the (imho) hideous DCnU Jay Garrick. Chin Helmet Strap and all.

    *gag me with a spoon. Wait…never mind about getting a spoon.*

    Go to Newsrama or Scans Daily if you want to lose your dinner.

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