Neal Adams, the legendary comic book artist behind Batman and more superheros, has died. He was 80. Adams' wife confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died Thursday due to complications from sepsis.
James Gunn, the director behind "Guardians," tweeted: "RIP to Neal Adams, one of the greats." The official Twitter account of DC Comics also issued a statement, noting that "the modern comic landscape would not be what it is today without the incomparable work" of Adams.
Neal Adams, the comic book artist behind Batman and more superheros, has died. He was 80. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) "Neal portrayed heroes as both super and human in equal measure.
His work on Batman, Green Lantern, and many more was revolutionary. DC joins the world in mourning his loss," the tweet concluded.
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