Joe Simon, who co-created Captain America, dies

 
By MATT MOORE
Published: December 15, 2011

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Simon , who along with Jack Kirby co-created Captain America and was one of the comic book industry's most revered writers, artists and editors, has died. He was 98.

Simon's family relayed word of his death Thursday, posting a short statement on Facebook and telling The Associated Press through a spokesman that the 98-year-old Simon died Wednesday night in New York City after a...


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