Buckler died friday after a long battle with cancer, reported on saturday. Legendary comic book artist ernie colon has died of cancer. Darwyn cooke, awardwinning canadian comic book artist. Russ heath, american comic book artist and animator men of war, g. Recently sep 6, belgian comic artist edouard aidans died at the age of 88. Comicbook artist michael turner has died at the age of 37 in a santa monica, calif. The new york native passed away at calvary hospital in the bronx from complications related to. Canadian comic book artist darwyn cooke died after an aggressive fight with cancer may 14, 2016. Keiji nakazawa, comic book artist who cast unflinching eye. Inspired by musicians who died in 2017, i will be compiling comic book artists or writers including manga and comic strips or comic bookrelated people letterers, colorists, editors, etc.
He touched the lives of countless comic book writers, artists, industry. Michael layne turner april 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 was an american comics artist known for his work on witchblade, fathom, supermanbatman, soulfire, and various covers for dc comics and marvel comics. Please consider donating to who helps comic artists in need. The cause was complications from treatment for bone cancer, his. Steve dillon, cocreator of preacher comic book series. Michael turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as supermanbatman, the flash and civil war, has died. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing. His talents were as versatile as the classic comic book characters he brought to life. Fury and his howling commandos, the monster of frankenstein, cocreator of ghost rider. The news about the eisner award winner came saturday morning on his blog we regret to. A photo provided by family shows michigan native and esteemed new york artist jason polan. Michael turner, comic book creator, is dead at 37 the.
Bernie berni wrightson, a comic book artist known for his iconic frankenstein illustrations and cocreating dcs swamp thing, has passed away after battling brain cancer. Bernie wrightson, a widely admired comic book artist who was known for his lush, intricate, otherworldly visions of horror and who was one of the creators of the popular dc comics character swamp. Marvel colorist justin ponsor has died and the comics industry has been. Darwyn cooke, a comicbook artist known for his interpretations of batman, catwoman, superman, wonder woman and green lantern, has died of cancer. Justin ponsor died after a twoyear long battle with cancer, according to a. The former executive editor at dc comics is best known for reimagining older comic book characters for new audiences, and oversaw projects including the dark knight returns, about an ageing batman, green arrow and watchmen adapted for the big screen in 2009 he left the company in 1971 and cofounded continuity associates with artist neal adams, supplying commercial artwork to comic book. The spanish comic book artist, who illustrated many 2000ad comics and designed the iconic lawman dredd, has died after a lung cancer diagnosis. The comicbook artist and designer was revered in a country where cartoons. Comic book artist darwyn cooke, known for his bold style. Legendary comic book artist and illustrator bernie wrightson died on march 18 at the age of 68 after a long battle with brain cancer, his wife, liz.
One of the most iconic comic book illustrators bernie wrightson has passed away last saturday after a lengthy fight with brain cancer. The legendary artist, writer, editor and more had worked at dc, marvel, harvey comics and other companies across a 60year career. Gene colan, a bronxborn artist and legend in the comic book industry, died thursday. Bernie wrightson, famed comic book artist, died sunday after a long battle with brain cancer. Canadian comic book artist darwyn cooke has died after battling an aggressive form of cancer. Legendary comic book artist bernie wrightson passes away. Darwyn cooke, celebrated artist, graphic designer, writer. October 8, 1939 july 12, 2010 was an american underground comic book writer, music critic, and media personality, best known for his autobiographical american splendor comic series. Michael turner, a popular comicbook artist who came to fame in the mid1990s and was best known for creating two sexy female lead characters, witchblade and.
Nova scotiabased comic book artist darwyn cooke has died from an aggressive bout of cancer, his family confirmed saturday. The announcement came via his facebook page friday morning. Bernie wrightson, artist and a creator of swamp thing. Michael layne turner april 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 was an american comics artist known. The cancer comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. George perez is one of their disbursement committee. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. Legendary comic book artist russ heath passes away at 91. Dutch comics artist jan steeman has died on 24 january 2018 at the age of 74 to kidney failure.
Rich buckler, best known for his work as an artist for marvel comics and dc comics, has died. The eisneraward winning 53yearold artist, who has lived. He was also the president of the entertainment company aspen mlt. Comic book creators who died in 2017 june 2017 george. Marilyn dishman, kellys exwife, said he died saturday of cancer at his home in san diego. Canadian comic book giant darwyn cooke died early saturday morning in florida from what his family calls a bout with aggressive cancer. The cancer comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. In march 2000, turner was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a form of cancer. Michael turner, comic book creator, is dead at 37 the new york. Turner died june 27, 2008 at the santa monica hospital in santa monica. Artist john buscema, best known for decades worth of work for marvel comics, died thursday, january 10 of stomach cancer. Nikola cuti, cocreator of the charlton comics superhero eman, has died.
The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. The spaniard is best known as the cocreator of judge dredd for 2000ad staff at 2000ad hailed him as the heart and. Noortje ran for more than 41 years, making it the longestrunning dutch comic strip by one and the same artist. Buscema began his comics career at timely comics later marvel in 1948 and worked in the industry on a number of titles until going into semiretirement in. Darwyn cooke, a canadian comicbook artist who gave his signature retro flair to dc comics heroes as well as one of crime literatures more notable protagonists, died. Jims cancer apparently started in 2011 and began to grow slowly. After a long and well documented battle with cancer, justin passed. John rogers president of san diego comiccon and comiccon international has passed away as a result of complications from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
Comic book artist carlos ezquerra has died age 70 after battling lung cancer. Fox studio executive and tv producer bruce margolis star died last month following a battle with cancer. Cuti spent 50 years working in the comic book industry as a writer, artist, and editor. Wrightson was known as one of the most prolific horror illustrators of all time, co. Legendary comic book artist ernie colon has died of cancer, the hollywood reporter has confirmed. Comics industry mourns passing of marvel artist justin ponsor ign.
Canadian comic book artist and writer darwyn cooke has died from cancer. Sporting an afro hairstyle and sideburns, kelly made a splash with his oneliners and fight scenes in the 1973 martial arts classic. He was best known for his football soccer comic book roel dijkstra and bumbling teenage girl noortje published in in tina. Darwyn cooke, 53, comic book artist the boston globe. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. Nakazawa, chronicling the bomb and its aftermath became his lifes work, and he did it as a celebrated comic book artist and writer. The sad news was announced through his facebook page by his wife liz wrightson, and now his official website has been updated with his obituary. Comic book artist carlos ezquerra has died age 70 after battling lung cancer the spaniard is best known as the cocreator of judge dredd for 2000ad. The 54yearold artist was well known for his work in the dc comic universe.
The comic book artist best known for his vibrantly imaginative work on dc superheroes and noir crime stories died on saturday following a battle with lung cancer, he was 53. Turner departed top cow in late 2002 to found his own comic book. Comicbook artist and writer michael turner, who created the comic heroine fathom, has died of complications relating to bone cancer at age 37. I believe that todays comic book color artists are the most talented ever. A statement from cookes family says he died saturday morning in his florida home after a battle with cancer. Turner was a popular comicbook artist who came to fame in the. The comic book artist best known for his vibrantly imaginative work on dc superheroes and noir crime stories died on saturday following a battle with lung cancer, his. In 2003, the series inspired a wellreceived film adaptation of the same name frequently described as the poet laureate of cleveland, pekar helped change the. Veteran comicbook artist al plastino, who helped create the iconic supergirl character, died monday. Wrightson was known as one of the most prolific horror illustrators of all time, cocreating the dc comic book monster swamp thing, which was adapted by wes craven into a cult horror classic in 1982.
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