Neal Pozner

Neal Pozner (1955 – June 21, 1994), sometimes credited as Neil Pozner, was an American art director, editor, and writer known for his work in the comic book industry. He worked with DC Comics at two points, first as a design director and later as Group Editor, Creative Services until his death.

Career As a young man, Pozner published a comics fanzine from 1969 to 1972, when he joined CAPA-alpha. He was an active member in CAPA-alpha at least until 1984. He graduated from The Cooper Union.

Before joining DC's staff, Pozner designed the first gay-themed bus ads for New York City as well several posters for Lincoln Center. A few years later, he designed the front cover for All-New Collectors' Edition #C–62, a tabloid-format book based on the then-upcoming Superman movie. He was subsequently hired as DC's first real production designer.

Pozner wrote the 1986 Aquaman miniseries, as well as designing the character's blue "camouflage" uniform. He was also responsible for incorporating DC Comics characters into a series of AIDS awareness house ads published in the company's comics.

Death In the aftermath of Pozner's 1994 death from AIDS complications,

Awards and tributes Pozner was recognized with awards from professional associations such as the Royal Society of Arts and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. His work was published in Novum Gebrausch Grafik.

Comics writer Christopher Priest, who worked with Pozner at DC, based the personality of the character Triumph on Pozner, describing him this way: