Sheldon Moldoff

Sheldon Moldoff
Moldoff at a convention in his later years.
BornSheldon Douglas Moldoff
April 14, 1920
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 29, 2012(2012-02-29) (aged 91)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Penciller
Pseudonym(s)Shelly
Notable works
Batman, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze
AwardsInkpot Award
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Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff (/ˈmldɒf/; April 14, 1920 – February 29, 2012) was an American comics artist best known for his early work on the DC Comics characters Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and as one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" (uncredited collaborators) on the superhero Batman. He co-created the Batman supervillains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound. Moldoff is the sole creator of the Black Pirate.