Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Today in Comics History, August 22: Happy birthday, Bob Brown!

Born on this date in 1915: Bob Brown, who drew Tomahawk, Tales of the Unexpected, Challengers of the Unknown, Superboy, Detective Comics, Action Comics, Daredevil, The Avengers, and many more)! He's also the co-creator of Talia al Ghul, Beast Boy, Rawhide Kid, Silver Samurai, Space Ranger and others (like district attorney Blake Tower)! Please ignore the "24" on this calendar panel: he was born on August 22.


from Marvel Comics Memory Album 1977 (Marvel, 1976)

Sadly, Bob doesn't seem ti have appear in any comics as himself, but here's a touching obituary for him and fellow creators Edmond Hamilton and John Rosenburger.


from DC Comics cover-dated August 1977, text by Mike Gold

A very happy birthday to you, Bob.

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