Guide Note: Neal Adams is an American comic book artist, writer and commercial illustrator. He is best known for teaming with Dennis O'Neil on Batman and Green Lantern and for helping lead the fight for creators' rights, which resulted in multiple changes in the comic book industry.
Fast Facts:
- Born: June 6, 1941
- Place of Birth: Governors Island, Manhattan, New York City
- Discipline(s): Artist, Writer, Editor and Publisher
- Notable Work(s): Green Lantern, Batman, Uncanny X-Men
- Award(s): Eisner Award "Hall of Fame" (1998), Alley Award for "Best Cover" (1967), "Best Full-Length Story" (1968 w/Bob Haney), "Best Pencil Artist" (1969)
- Award(s): Shazam Award for "Best Individual Story" (1970 w/ Dennis O'Neil), "Best Pencil Artist" (1970) and "Best Individual Story" (1971 w/ Dennis O'Neil)
- Helped Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster receive creator credits and payment from DC Comics for Superman