Neal Adams was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates, and was a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. During his career, Adams co-created the characters John Stewart, Man-Bat, and Ra's al Ghul for DC Comics.
Adams in 2019
Premiere of the Ben Casey strip, November 26, 1962. Art by Adams.
Strange Adventures #207 (Dec. 1967): One of Adams' earliest DC Comics covers, and his first for his signature character Deadman, already shows a mature style and a design innovation for the time. It won the 1967 Alley Award for Best Cover.
X-Men #63 (Dec. 1969). Cover art by Adams and Tom Palmer.
Joseph Shuster, was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
Shuster in 1939
Shuster (seated) with Jerry Siegel in 1942
Shuster in a DC Comics press photo, 1975