McLeod/Batman. Original drawing of the hero in motion. Beautifully executed. India ink signed and dated 2017. TBE+. 28 X 35 cm Bob McLeod (1951) is an American comic book artist and inker best known for co-creating the "New Mutants" with screenwriter Chris Claremont. A graduate of Auburn University and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, he began his career at Marvel Comics in 1973, but also worked for DC Comics on the following series: The Incredible Hulk, Conan the Barbarian, Legion of Super Heroes, Detective Comics, Wonder Woman, The New Titans and Star Wars. In 2018, he was awarded the Inkwell Award - Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame - which recognizes an inker with at least 25 years' career for lifetime achievement.

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