Neal Adams, the influential comic-book artist whose work revitalized characters like Batman and Green Arrow, has died.
His son Josh Adams confirmed the news in a Facebook post.
Born June 15, 1941, in New York, Adams grew up on a series of military bases.

Comic artist Neal Adams influenced many and changed his industry.Albert L. Ortega/Getty
Adams didn’t just tackle politics in his comics, though.

Neal Adams redesigned the look and feel of Batman with his ’70s comics.DC Comics

Artist Neal Adams and writer Denny O’Neil changed comics history with their socially-conscious stories about Green Lantern and Green Arrow.DC Comics