Doug Wright Awards pay tribute to passing of patron Phyllis Wright Thomas, age 93
The Doug Wright Awards paid heartfelt tribute this week following news of the loss of longtime patron Phyllis Wright Thomas, the widow of Canadian cartoonist Doug Wright
Susie Q. Smith co-creator Linda Walter finally laid to rest
The cartoonist and illustrator behind Susie Q. Smith, Linda Walter had died in 2009 but without known descendants her cremated remains had until recently been left unclaimed at a local funeral home in Upstate New York
RIP Mel Thompson, comics retailing pioneer
Comics retailing pioneer Mel Thompson passed away recently, and his colleagues remember his innovations
Legendary SPIDER-MAN artist John Romita Sr. has died at age 93
The artist's career spanned six decades and left an indelible mark on comics and pop culture.
Artist Ian McGinty has passed away at age 38
Cartoonist Ian McGinty has passed away, best known for his work on Adventure Time, Bee and PuppyCat, and Invader Zim and his own creation, Welcome to Showside.
Remembering Rachel Pollack and what she meant to the trans community
A remembrance of Rachel Pollack, a pioneer in comics, tarot, and transgender rights, as well as an award winning SF/fantasy author and a revered teacher.
Rachel Pollack passes away at age 77
Pioneering trans creator Rachel Pollack, best known for her memorable run on Doom Patrol and her writings in Tarot, has passed away at age 77.
Cartoonist Dina Norlund has died of cancer
The Norwegian cartoonist was only 27 years old.
OBITUARY: Leiji Matsumoto, legendary mangaka behind SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO, CAPTAIN HARLOCK, and more
The mangaka whose creative hand birthed numerous series of sweeping sci-fi space operas died February 13, 2023 at age 85
Chris Browne, long time cartoonist of Hägar the Horrible, has died
Hagar the Horrible cartoonist Chris Browne, son of original strip creator Dik Browne, has passed away
Tributes paid to late BEANO cartoonist David Sutherland
The shock news of the passing of David Sutherland late last week, who worked on the Beano for over 60 years, led to tributes in the British media as well as on social media over the weekend
MECCAcon Founder Maia Crown Williams Has Died
Maia Crown Williams, the founder of MECCAcon, a supporter of the black and independent arts scenes in the US and abroad has died following a long battle with cancer.
