JACK ADLER - DC Comics Cover Artist and Production Manager

Comic book artist and executive Jack Adler died in New York City on September 18, 2011. He was 91.  Adler was born in Manhattan, New York, on July 1, 1917. He began working at DC Comics in 1946, working in production and as a colorist. He served as assistant production manager from 1960 to 1975, and was production manager and vice president of production from 1975 until his retirement in 1981. He was also cover artist for numerous DC Comics titles during his tenure there, including "Western Comics", "Tomahawk", "All-Star Western", "Big Town", "Strange Adventures", "G.I. Combat", "Our Fighting Forces", "Mystery in Space", "Showcase", "Sea Devils", "Blackhawk", "Green Lantern", "Detective Comics", and "Challengers of the Unknown".