Obituaries

RIP Martin Pasko

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The prolific writer and editor was 65.

Asterix co-creator Albert Uderzo dies at age 92

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Uderzo worked on the beloved French series he co-created for half a century.

Howard Cruse’s editor starts GoFundMe for a memorial to celebrate his life

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November 2019 was a tough month for comic industry deaths. On November 13th, we lost "writer, editor, foundational blogger at The Comics Reporter," and Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) executive director Tom Spurgeon. We barely...

A Week of Loss: Obituary for Claire Bretécher & Hubert Boulart

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This week, we have learned about the passing of two pioneer and icons of European comics. Claire Bretécher, a pioneer in the world of French comics, passed away on Monday February 10 at the...

Reminder: New York City memorial for Tom Spurgeon will be held tomorrow 1/24

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The event will be held at the Society of Illustrators

RIP René Auberjonois

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The prolific character actor died Sunday at 79.

Howard Cruse, a personal remembrance

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My first encounter with Howard Cruse had nothing to do with comics. At the time, in 2005, I was a reporter for the North Adams Transcript and Howard was a new resident. He and...
Howard Cruse

RIP Howard Cruse

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The industry said goodbye to a true pioneer on Tuesday.

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 11/25/19: RIP Gahan Wilson

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The macabre cartoonist was 89.
Tom Lyle

Acclaimed artist Tom Lyle has died

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The legendary artist known for his work at Marvel and DC passed away today

RIP Tom Spurgeon

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Tom Spurgeon, writer, editor, foundational blogger at The Comics Reporter, CXC executive director, has passed away. He was 50. Like everyone, I'm numb. Tom was my editor, my friend, my colleague, my rival, my inspiration....

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