Jim Aparo 1932-2005

At a time when I didn't even realize it took people to write and draw comics, Jim Aparo was the first artist whose name I could remember. He drew some of the first comics I ever read. His style was smooth and simple, yet dynamic and emotive. Whenever I write Batman, in my head I see Jim Aparo's pencils.

Jim Aparo died today. He was 72.

Consistently underrated, and one of my favorite artists.