Terence Stamp, SUPERMAN II’s General Zod, dead at 87
The British actor, whose iconic portrayal of Zod eventually reshaped his DC Comics counterpart, was also synonymous with the Swinging '60s.
Julian McMahon, FANTASTIC FOUR ’05’s Doctor Doom, dead at 56
The Australian actor, best known for his roles in Nip/Tuck and the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, died after a private battle with cancer.
Jim Shooter, 73, has reportedly died of esophageal cancer
Jim Shooter was the former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics and created several of his own comic book companies, including Valiant Comics.
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68. The Beat sends its condolences to family, friends, and fans.
Inkpot Award-winning artist Jackson “Butch” Guice has died at 63
Inkpot Award-winning comic book artist Jackson "Butch" Guice did on May 1, 2025.
Robert McGinnis, legendary poster and cover artist, dead at 99
McGinnis, who painted the iconic posters for several James Bond films, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and much more, has passed away.
Val Kilmer, star of BATMAN FOREVER and many more, dead at 65
The actor, whose other work included Top Gun, Willow, The Doors, Tombstone, Heat, and The Prince of Egypt, passed away from pneumonia.
Gene Hackman, SUPERMAN ’78’s Lex Luthor, dead at 95
Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor who portrayed Lex Luthor opposite Christopher Reeve's Superman, was found dead aged 95, along with his wife at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
RIP KC Carlson
Longtime DC Editor and comics historian KC Carlson passed away at the age of 68.
Jules Feiffer, legendary cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter and illustrator, dead at 95
Legendary cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter and illustrator Jules Feiffer, whose credits included The Phantom Tollbooth, passed away last week, aged 95.
Obituary: R.I.P David Lynch
The legendary filmmaker passed away Wednesday at the age of 78.
RIP Clydene Nee
Longtime SDCC Artist Alley organizer Clydene Nee passed away this week and the industry remembered her
