Wire›2026 05 02›Comic Book Legend Behind Iconic Marvel And Dc Characters Dies

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Comic book legend behind iconic Marvel and DC characters dies

A legend in the comic book world-who was behind some of Marvel and DC’s most iconic characters-has died. He was 76.

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Comic book legend behind iconic Marvel and DC characters diesA legend in the comic book world-who was behind some of Marvel and DC’s most iconic characters-has died. He was 76.
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