Sheldon Moldoff
Illustrator and comic book artist
Born
1920
105 years ago
Died
February 29th, 2012
13 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American illustrator and comic book artist, played a significant role in the Golden Age of comics. Primarily worked for DC Comics, contributing to various iconic characters. Served as the first artist of the character Batwoman in 1956, introducing her into the Batman universe. Also worked on characters such as Hawkman and the Flash, showcasing unique artistic style that combined dynamic visuals with storytelling elements.
Co-created Batwoman in 1956
Worked on Hawkman and the Flash
Contributed extensively to DC Comics
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