Richard W. "Dick" Sprang (b. 1915 in Fremont, Ohio, d. May 17, 2000 in Prescott, Arizona), was an American comic book artist and penciller, most known for his work on the "Batman" line of books during the Golden Age of Comic Books. Sprang became a professional illustrator at an early age, painting signs and handbills for local advertisers. He joined the staff of the "Toledo News" shortly after graduating high school. Wikipedia
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