DC Comics tweeted on Thursday, confirming his passing.“Our condolences go to Tim’s family and friends. He will be deeply missed.”Sale — who worked on popular comics featuring Batman, The Hulk, Spider-Man and Superman — had apparently been admitted to a hospital earlier in the week with “severe health issues,” according to DC executive Jim Lee.His cause of death has not yet been revealed.“Tim Sale was a legendary artist who created comic book masterpieces across and beyond the industry,” Marvel Entertainment tweeted.“At Marvel, his Color series became stunning classics and remain just a glimpse at his acclaimed legacy. “We mourn his loss today, and our thoughts are with his family & loved ones.”The artist, whose career began in the 1980s, worked for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Harris Comics, and Oni Press, often collaborating with writer Jeph Loeb.
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