Monday, February 4, 2019

In Memorium: 2018

I've been meaning to drop by the Catacombs and mention a few industry greats
who left us last year and sadly it is a large list when considering everyone all over the globe. Instead here are a notable few that passed away during 2018:

Mort Walker, writer/creator (Hi and Lois, Beetle Bailey, Sam's Strip, Mrs. Fits' Flats, The Evermores, Gamin and Patches) and artist (Beetle Bailey, Boner's Ark), died at age 94. Gary Friedrich, writer (Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, The Monster of Frankenstein, co-creator of Ghost Rider and Son of Satan), died at age 75. Marie Severin, comics artist and colorist (EC Comics, Not Brand Echh, co-creator of the visual look of Spider-Woman), died at age 89. Norm Breyfogle, comic book artist (Batman, Prime), complications from a stroke at age 58. Carlos Ezquerra, Spanish comics artist (Judge Dredd), died at age 70.

Each of these fine creators left us a wonderful legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain us for many years to come. The Catacombs extends its condolences to their families and fans.

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