Acclaimed 'Batman' comic artist Tim Sale dies at 66

Award-winning comic book artist Tim Sale, who helped create some of DC Comics' iconic series like 'Batman: The Long Halloween' died on Thursday. He was 66. – Photos: DC Comics

Acclaimed Eisner award-winning comic book artist Tim Sale, who helped create some of DC Comics' iconic series like Batman: The Long Halloween” and “Superman for All Seasons,” died on Thursday. He was 66.

DC Comics confirmed Sale's death in a press release published on its website DCcomics.com. In the release, DC chief creative officer and publisher Jim Lee said the "entire DC family is heartbroken" at the news of Sale’s passing.