RIP Neal Adams: Playboy May 1975, "Clark Ghent's School Days"

 Just read the sad news that legendary comics artist Neal Adams has passed away at age 80.

From Playboy May 1975, "Clark Ghent's School Days"; a satirical story written by Robert S. Wieder with an illustration by Neal Adams.

Superdupont Vol. 4: Neal Adams

Another big-name guest at C2E2 right now is the legendary Neal Adams. Reposting from the old Tumblr site, a scene from the French super-hero spoof Superdupont (Superdupont Vol. 4, Oui Nide Iou); script by Jacques Lob, art by Neal Adams. (I don't have the actual Superdupont graphic novel, but this excerpt was featured in a book of Adams' artwork that I bought from him at a past convention.)

And, as a bonus, here's a commissioned drawing of Superdupont by Adams, as posted on the Comic Art Fans website:

Penthouse Comix #5, "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex": Remembering Curt Swan's Birthday

Today would be the 99th birthday of legendary Superman artist Curt Swan (born Feb. 17, 1920). Although known for his clean-cut, wholesome heroic style, Swan ventured into the risque later in his life, providing illustrations for Larry Niven's humorous essay "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex" when Niven's piece was reprinted in Penthouse Comix #5.