Comic book artist Don Perlin has passed away. Donald David (Don) Perlin August 27, 1929 – May 14, 2024 Don’s passing was announced by family on social media: I am devastated to report the death of an amazing man. My father Don Perlin passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 94. He ws an […]
Some more thoughts on the lovely life of Trina Robbins from Andrew Farago at The Comics Journal, John Lent of the International Journal of Comic Art, and a few dozen more short remembrances from cartoonists and friends. Andrew Farago at The Comics Journal has a wonderfully detailed (halfway between profile and biography) obituary. Andrew and […]
Editorial cartoonist Bob Lynch has passed away. Robert Emery (Bob) Lynch April 1933 – April 6, 2024 From the obituary: He was eventually deployed to Korea and was a veteran of The Korean War. After his discharge, he attended The Cooper School of Art in Cleveland and spent the next ten years employed by various […]
Since The Daily Cartoonist has reported the deaths of Don Wright, Bob Beerbohm, and Trina Robbins others, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, have noted their passing. Don Wright The New York Times Don Wright, Editorial Cartoonist With a Skewer for a Pen, Dies at 90 He won two Pulitzers for Florida […]
Comix cartoonist and comics “herstorian” Trina Robbins has passed away. Trina Robbins (née Perlson) August 17, 1938 – April 10, 2024 Trina’s daughter Casey informed the world of its loss yesterday: My mother Trina Robbins passed away this morning. We miss her so much already Trina was among the first group of underground comix cartoonists […]
Children’s author-illustrator Mike Thaler has passed away. Michael Charles (Mike) Thaler October 8, 1936 – March 23, 2024 From the obituary: Mike Thaler’s creative genius captured the imaginations of millions of children with a story called The Teacher From the Black Lagoon. It blossomed into a favorite Scholastic series consisting of 66 titles and selling […]
Editorial cartoonist Don Wright has passed away. Donald Conway (Don) Wright January 23, 1934 – March 24, 2024 From The Palm Beach Post: (Or via MSN:) Don Wright, the former Palm Beach Post editorial cartoonist whose searing, meticulously crafted illustrations made him one of the most renowned political cartoonists of his era, died last month […]
Comics historian Bob Beerbohm has passed away. Robert Lee (Bob) Beerbohm June 17, 1952 – March 27, 2024 Bob was an early reader of comic books in Saudi Arabia where his father was working. When he returned to the United States (Nebraska) he became involved in comic book fandom and entrepreneurship as a teenager, buying, […]
Cartoonist Elena Steier has passed away. Elena (née: Vira) Steier February 14, 1958 – March 1, 2024 From the obituary: Elena Vira Steier passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, in the early hours of March 1, 2024 after a valiantly fought battle with cancer. Back to the obituary: An accomplished illustrator, author, and cartoonist, […]
Chance Browne, Sacred Heart Academy comic strips, Dummy magazine, Michael de Adder lecture, and Public Transport Magazine The family/funeral home notice of Chance Browne‘s passing has been published. A link is added to our obit. ********** The Reord, serving the Catholic Community of Central Kentucky, has the story of student cartoonists. ********** Welcome to dummy, […]
British socialist cartoonist Alan Hardman has passed away. Alan Hardman 1936 – January 18, 2024 From Left Horizons: Internationally renowned political cartoonist, Alan Hardman from Laycock, Keighley died in hospital on Thursday January 18, 2024 after a period of illness. Alan was proud of his Yorkshire roots having been born into a Barnsley mining family. […]
Hi and Lois cartoonist Chance Browne has passed away. Robert David (Chance) (Bob) Browne June 17, 1948 – March 1, 1948 Chance Browne, the son of Dik Browne and older brother of Chris Browne, died earlier this month. From the Stamford Advocate: Chance Browne died [Friday] at his home at age 75 after being diagnosed […]
Comic book and comic strip artist Ramona Fradon has passed away. Ramona Dom (née Domboorajian) Fradon October 2, 1926 – February 24, 2024 Yesterday Ramona’s agent Scott Kress of Catskill Comics made public her passing: It comes with great sadness to announce that Ramona Fradon has passed away just a few moments ago. Ramona was […]
Comic strip artist Enrique Badia Romero has passed away. Enrique (aka Enric) Badia Romero May 13, 1930 – February 15, 2024 Spanish comic artist Romero, who gained fame with British comic strips, has died. From John Freeman: We’re sorry to report the passing of Spanish comic artist Enric Badia Romero, also known as Enrique Badia […]
British comic artist, writer, and editor Paul Neary has passed away. Paul Neary December 18, 1949 – February 10, 2024 A number of places have reported Paul’s death, here is John Freeman: I’m very sad to report the passing of award-winning comic artist, writer and editor Paul Neary, who has died after a long illness. […]