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 for Timely Comics, which later evolved into Marvel Comics.
In addition to his work on Captain America, Joe Simon had a long and prolific career in the comic book industry, working for various publishers and creating characters such as the Fighting American and the Fly. He also served as the first editor of Timely Comics, which played a significant role in the development of the superhero genre. Joe Simon's contributions to the comic book industry have had a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a key figure in the Golden Age of Comics.
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