I read the sad news yesterday that the great British artist Ian Gibson (perhaps best known for his collaboration with Alan Moore on "Halo Jones") has passed away. Presenting some panels from the 1991 series Meta-4 #1; story by Stefan Petrucha, art by Ian Gibson.
I've just read the sad news that writer Rachel Pollack has passed away at age 77. From her classic run on Doom Patrol: Doom Patrol #71; story by Rachel Pollack, art by Linda Medley & Tom Sutton.
It was announced yesterday that comics artist Jason Pearson passed away in December at the far too young age of 52. Presenting a sketch from the beginning of his career, a 1991 convention sketch of Rogue (penciled by Pearson, inked by Mike Witherby) that I found posted on the Comic Art Fans website.
I just read the news that magazine cartoonist Lee Lorenz passed away on Dec. 8 at the age of 90. Presenting two cartoons (one color, one black & white) by Lee Lorenz from Playboy Dec. 1968:
I've just read the news that veteran newspaper and magazine cartoonist Dennis Renault has died in a car accident at age 86.
From Playboy Sep. 1965, a cartoon by Dennis Renault:
I've just read the news that legendary Mad Magazine cartoonist and animation designer Paul Coker Jr. has passed away at age 93. From Mad Magazine #258, "Practical Computer Programs for Norma Everyday Use"; story by Dick DeBartolo, art by Paul Coker Jr.
I've just read the sad news that cartoonist/comics historian R.C. Harvey has passed away at age 85. Presenting a pin-up cartoon by R.C. Harvey from the erotic mini-comic Goodies #10:
I read the sad news earlier today that artist Tim Sale has passed away at the far-too-young age of 66.
From the Comic Art Fans website, a 2005 figure study by Tim Sale.
Farewell to the legendary artist George Perez. I may have posted this before, but here is a 1982 Perez drawing of Starfire and Dick Grayson that I found online.
Just read the sad news that legendary comics artist Neal Adams has passed away at age 80.
From Playboy May 1975, "Clark Ghent's School Days"; a satirical story written by Robert S. Wieder with an illustration by Neal Adams.
I read the sad news last night that the great underground comics artist Justin Green has passed away at age 76.
From Bizarre Sex #3, "Pornographic Old Maid," a collection of parody "Old Maid" cards, some drawn by Justin Green and some drawn by Jay Lynch. (The Lynch cards will be posted separately.)
I've just read the sad news that comic writer Tom Veitch has passed away. In his memory, panels from The Nazz #4; story by Tom Veitch, art by Bryan Talbot. (I know I'm skipping ahead to the end of the story, but this issue was the only one I had scanned at the moment.)
I just read the sad news that veteran comics artist Tony Tallarico (known for his work at Charlton Comics, Dell Comics, and early Warren magazines) has passed away at the age of 88. I have seen one example of Tallarico drawing nudity, from the 1970s adult-oriented humor magazine Goose. (I haven't read the magazine myself, but back in 2009, cartoonist Sam Henderson posted the story the panels below were taken from, if you want to read the entire story.)
From Goose #2, the "Happy Days" parody "Slap-Happy Daze"; story uncredited, art by Tony Tallarico.
