Comic Legend Carmine Infantino Passes Away

Legendary comic artist and former DC Comics editorial director Carmine Infantino has passed away today at age 87. Infantino is perhaps best known for his work on Batman with John Broome during the character’s reinvention during the 60’s. He also designed the Silver Age Flash’s red and yellow costume that gone on to become the character’s iconic look and was the co-creator of quite a few of his rogues gallery which included Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master. Infantino is also responsible for introducing the original Black Canary in Flash Comics #86 and co-creating both Barbara Gordon and Deadman.

In the 1960’s Infantino took the editorial director position at DC Comics and was responsible for bringing Neal Adams, Denny O’Neil and Jack Kirby to the publisher. After his time at DC editorial, Infantino went back to doing freelance work. During this time he illustrated Star Wars, Spider-Woman and Nova for Marvel Comics. He also took over on the Batman newspaper comic strip in 1990 and illustrated it all the way up until it was cancelled. Infantino went on to retire in the ’90 but continued appearing at conventions even after. Infantino is a true comic legend and leaves behind a legacy of work and contributions to the history of comics that will always be remembered.

R.I.P. Carmine Infantino

May 24, 1925 – April 4, 2013