According to artist Terry Beatty, Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff has passed away at age 91.
One of Bob Kane's preeminent ghost artists, Moldoff is co-creator of a number of Batman characters including Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, Batgirl, Ace the Bat Hound, the second Clayface (Matt Hagen) and Bat-Mite.
His first professional work appeared in the inside back cover of the legendary Action Comics #1. Moldoff has worked on a number of DC properties including Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, the Spectre, Kid Eternity, Superman and The Flash as well as a 14-year run with Batman from 1953 to 1967.
