R.I.P. Marty Nodell

From CBGXtra:

Mart Nodell, whose creations ranged from Green Lantern to the Pillsbury Doughboy, died this morning.

His son Spence called to let me know, adding that his father had had “a very good life.” Part of that life was bringing pleasure to legions of fans, both fans of Marty’s work and of Marty himself. He and his wife, Carrie, were mainstays of conventions around the country; Carrie died in April 2004, but Marty continued his convention appearances until this spring, when failing health made such appearances too difficult. His last show was the Motor City Convention in May.

Born Nov. 15, 1915, he made his career in art and created Green Lantern for the company that is DC Comics today. Recently, the page that was his initial proposal for the character was discovered to have survived. He was a wonderful man who lived to have his work acknowledged and celebrated by people who loved him.

Including me.

- Maggie Thompson