Artist Bio:
Joe Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. He was born on October 11, 1913, in Rochester, New York, and passed away on December 14, 2011, in New York City. Simon is best known for co-creating the iconic superhero character Captain America with artist Jack Kirby in 1940. The duo also worked on other popular characters like the Sandman and the Newsboy Legion for DC Comics.
In addition to his work in the comic book industry, Joe Simon served in the military during World War II and later founded his own publishing company, Mainline Publications. He continued to work in the industry throughout his life, collaborating with various artists and writers on different projects. Joe Simon's contributions to the world of comics have had a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a pioneer in the field.
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