Cartoonist, illustrator, and musician J. D. King has passed away. John David (J.D.) King May 3, 1951 – early November 2025 Word spread on social media that illustrator J. D. King had passed away. From Thurston Joseph Michael Moore’s Facebook page of November 6: J.D. King, comics illustrator, and founder of 1979 NYC art rock […]
Cartoonist and graphic artist Dick Weidman has passed away. Richard Kenneth (Dick) Weidman July 13, 1930 -November 8, 2025 From the obituary: In late 1948, Dick eagerly joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where his talent contributed to mapping the South Pacific, Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, and Southern California. He drew cartoons for several Army […]
From the United Kingdom we have Modesty Blaise and Philip Sidney Woodford, from the USA West Coast we have new museums in Portland and Los Angeles, in Washington D.C. we have rumors of a Jake Tapper graphic novel, but we start with an update on the troubled Angouleme International Comics Festival in France. Angouleme Update […]
Irish cartoonist, caricaturist, and illustrator John Farrelly has passed away. John Farrelly ca. 1969 – October 31, 2025 Mr. Farrelly entered hospice care a month ago after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. From the Belfast Telegraph: He was widely recognised for his Deadly Irish History book series, published by O’Brien Press. A death notice said […]
Movie poster artist Drew Struzan has passed away. Howard Drew Struzan March 18, 1947 – October 13, 2025 From Tracy Brown’s L. A. Times obituary via The Seattle Times: LOS ANGELES — Drew Struzan, the artist who created some of the most recognizable posters for movies including “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Blade […]
Editorial and sports cartoonist and sports reporter Tom Bone has passed away. William Thomas (Tom) Bone III September 11, 1954 – October 20, 2025 From the obituary: William Thomas (Tom) Bone III, cartoonist and writer, died on October 20, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Carilion Hospital in Roanoke, Va. He graduated from Union High School in […]
Staten Island Advance editorial cartoonist, reporter and columnist Tom Flannagan has passed away. Thomas R. (Tom) Flannagan March 31, 1932 – October 19, 2025 From the obituary: After graduating from Curtis High School, he completed correspondence courses with the Famous Artists School and Cartoonerama in pursuit of his passion for illustration. He joined the Advance […]
With Alison (Rudy and Trevor) Mason, Patrick (Mutts) McDonnell, USA Today Play (Prince Valiant), The Daily News (Gasoline Alley), The Pit graphic newspaper (with Madison Tom), Trino (El Rey Chiquito) Camacho, and Mort Todd. But without Emi (Olive) Burdge. The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor by Alison Mason Here I was ready to announce a […]
Artist, illustrator, and cartoonist Charles Criner has passed away. Charles Criner November 27, 1945 – September 17, 2025 From the obituary: Charles Criner, renowned African American artist, master printmaker, and beloved Houston cultural figure, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 79. From Black Art in America: During his years […]
From the Jane Goodall Institute: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes. Dr. Jane was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. However, in the […]
Author, cartoonist, and “professional epigrammatist” Ashleigh Brilliant has passed away. Ashleigh Elwood (Ash) Brilliant December 9, 1933 – September 24, 2025 From the Santa Barbara Independent: Ashleigh Brilliant, Santa Barbara’s best-known practicing epigrammatist — not to mention newspaper columnist, community activist, perambulator, and all-around eccentric — died September 24 at the age of 91. According […]
Editorial and alternative cartoonist Tim Eagan has passed away. Timothy Charles (Tim) Eagan May 31st, 1944 – August 25th, 2025 From the obituary: …The Government major carried him to Hastings College of the Law and to a brief career of practicing law, most notably as a Deputy District Attorney in and around San Jose, California. […]
Newsday illustrator Tony D’Adamo has passed away. Anthony F. (Tony) D’Adamo June 12, 1931 – September 15, 2025 From the obituary: Born with a remarkable artistic talent, Tony dedicated his life to his craft. After graduating from the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York City, his early career flourished in the vibrant world […]
Cartoonist, writer, editor, publisher Mort Todd (Michael Delle-Femine) has passed away. Mort Todd, né Michael Jon Delle Femine November 11, 1961 – August 24, 2025 Fandom Pulse has a brief look at Mort Todd’s comic book career: On his professional accomplishments, Mort Todd became the youngest Editor-in-Chief of Cracked magazine in 1985, revitalizing the long-running […]
With: Joe Caroff and 007; Kevin Kalluagher (KAL) and The Economist; Bill Maher and National Lampoon; TYove Janssen and The Moomins; Doris Carr and Marmaduke; the U. S. Mint and Superman; Joe Staton and Dick Tracy; and Carole Curtis. Joe Caroff – RIP From Jeré Longman at The New York Times the Joe Caroff obituary […]