Sadly the comic book industry has lost another talented artist who was also a true gentleman. Golden Age artist Creig Flessel passed away at the age of 96 on July 17, 2008.

Flessel was born February 2, 1912, in Huntington, Long Island, New York and began his cartooning career with DC Comics in 1935. He was a prolific cover artist who worked on influential comic book titles including Adventure Comics, Detective Comics, and More Fun Comics. Besides working for DC Comics he spent many years illustrating ads for the Johnstone and Cushing Advertising Company.  Flessel's work also appeared in a wide array of publications including Boys' Life, Clues Detective Stories, and Playboy. 
Flessel's many achievements included receiving a Comic-Con International Inkpot Award in 1991.  He was also honored with the National Cartoonists Society Silver T-Square Award for Extraordinary Service in 1992. In October 2007, Flessel received the Sparky Award from the Cartoon Art Museum and the Charles M. Schulz Museum. The Cartoon Art Museum celebrated the life and work of artist Flessel with a special exhibition which opened on his 96th birthday, on February 2, 2008.

Creig Flessel is survived by his wife Marie, their two children, and several
grandchildren.