Artist Al Plastino has died. Plastino was an iconic artist in the DC universe who drew Superman, Superboy, and created the Legion of Superheroes. Glen Weldon, author of Superman: The Unauthorized Biography remembered Plastino this morning on his Twitter account and Tumblr. Plastino was 91.
Plastino not only drew Superman, but he changed him into a father-figure for Earth. Weldon said it best on Twitter:
Plastino’s Superman was America’s Dad, albeit one who opted for boots and a cape over slippers and a pipe.
— Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) November 26, 2013
Shuster drew a Superman who grinned so hard he squinted at the world. Plastino opened his eyes and gave him a concerned, piercing gaze.
— Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) November 26, 2013
Plastino’s clean-cut Man of Steel looked a lot like the G.I.s who had returned home to start families, don gray flannel suits and like Ike.
— Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) November 26, 2013
For Weldon’s full write-up on Plastino, head over to his Tumblr. He’s also continuing to post about Plastino on Twitter.
Today’s a good day to read some classic Legion of Superheroes comics.
(via Glen Weldon, image via DC Comics)
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