Captain America co-creator Joe Simon dies
Comic book artist Joe Simon, who co-created Captain America, has died aged 98, his family have confirmed.
One of the most revered writers, artists and editors in the comic book industry, he worked alongside comic book legend Jack Kirby in the 1940s.
Together they created popular characters such as Newsboy Legion, the Boy Commandos and Blue Bolt.
Steve Saffel, who worked with Simon on his autobiography, paid tribute to the artist calling him “one of a kind”.
“It was a privilege to know him and to call him my friend,” he added.
via BBC News.
