Tales of the Batman: Don Newton
Don Newton was born in 1934 and began his career as a professional comic book artist in 1974.  After becoming an art teacher in his home state of Arizona, Newton became an active participant in the culture of comics both as a fan and a creator.  He produced distinctive work on iconic characters for companies such as Charlton, Marvel and DC.  His work on Batman and several other DC characters is still widely respected for its deft storytelling and characterization. Don Newton passed away in 1984 at the age of 49.