Editorial cartoonist Paul Fell has passed away. Paul Henry Fell, Jr. January 8, 1946 – June 28, 2026 Friend and associate Shawn Peirce is reporting for the family that Paul Fell has died. If he were reading this, Paul might chuckle and humbly accept the praise – and then he’d likely say something like, “Don’t […]
“Paintoonist” Jerry Moriarty has passed away. Jerome Brien (Jerry) Moriarty January 15, 1938 – March 25, 2026 Chris Ware has called Jerry Moriarty “one of the great geniuses of the comic strip.” Michael S. Rosenwald at The New York Times is reporting the death of Jerry Moriarty. Jerry Moriarty, Painter Whose Brushstrokes Elevated Comics, Is […]
French-Iranian artist, author, and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has passed away at the age of 56. Marjane is perhaps best known for her autobiographical graphic novel “Persopolis” and the film she directed by the same name.The family released a statement announcing the death to AFP: Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after […]
Magazine cartoonist Tom Wuthrich, Who signed as “SWISS,” has passed away. Thomas Frederick (Tom) Wuthrich (“SWISS”) August 28, 1945 – May 14, 2026 From the obituary: Tom was a talented Cartoonist, and was also known by his pen name, “Swiss” of Swisstoons. Tom Wuthrich began writing gags for greeting cards in 1972 and then was […]
Comics scholar and researcher John Lent has passed away.John Anthony Lent September 8, 1936 – May 16, 2026 From The International Comics Art Forum: Dr. John A. Lent is one of the leading proponents of the international study of comics, and of comics research within academia. Having lectured and taught on comics and mass communications […]
Liberian cartoonist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh has passed away. Harrison Chea “Black Baby” Jiedueh March 2, 1958 — April 26, 2026 From the obituary: Mr. Harrison Chea Jiedueh, widely known as Black Baby, was a man of many talents. He excelled as a professional artist, political cartoonist, entrepreneur, DJ, clothing designer, photographer, videographer, and IT […]
Feminist cartoonist and Sylvia creator Nicole Hollander has passed away. Nicole Marilyn Hollander (née Garrison) April 25, 1939 – April 23, 2026 It is being credibly reported on social media that cartoonist Nicole Hollander has passed away. From Michael Bonesteel: NICOLE HOLLANDER, the edgy and entertaining creator of “Sylvia,” passed away last night. She was […]
The prolific Dutch comics artist Dick Matena passed away yesterday. He was 83 years old. He also published under the pseudonyms A. den Dooier, John Kelly and Dick Richards.Dick was born and raised in The Hague in Amsterdam. Not one who did well in school settings, he dropped out of school at age 15 and worked odd jobs. […]
Comic book writer and editor, author, TV writer and producer Gerry Conway has passed away.Gerard Francis (Gerry) Conway September 10, 1952 – April 26, 2026 Gerry Conway’s family requested Marvel Comics to release the news that Gerry Conway has died. On behalf of his family, we are sad to share that writer and former editor-in-chief […]
UK comics creator, author and editor Barrie Tomlinson has passed away. Barrie Tomlinson February 1938 – April 21, 2026 From John Freeman’s tribute: We’re very sorry to report the passing of comics editor, writer and author Barrie Tomlinson, the genius who not only made TIGER a much-loved weekly sports comic, but who also brought us […]
The Oklahoman art director, illustrator, cartoonist Todd Pendleton has passed away. Todd Bryan Pendleton September 7, 1963 – March 20, 2026 From Caroline McCone and Josh Kelly at The Oklahoman (or here): The Oklahoman’s Todd Pendleton has highlighted local and national issues through his editorial cartoons, illustrations and data graphics for nearly 40 years. Pendleton […]
Art professor, artist, and underground cartoonist Frank Stack, aka Foolbert Sturgeon, has passed away. Frank Huntington Stack (aka: Foolbert Sturgeon) October 31, 1937 – April 12, 2026 From the obituary: Frank Stack, artist, cartoonist, educator, and pioneer of underground comics, passed away on April 12, 2026, at MU’s University Hospital. Stack is widely recognized as […]
Cartoonist, illustrator, artist Dave Kirwan has passed away. David Michael (Dave) Kirwan June 15, 1951 – April 4, 2026 From the obituary: It was during his childhood spent watching late-night monster movies and creating scenery for summer theater productions that his love for drawing and painting first took hold, as did his eternal fervor for […]
Colorado cartoonist Matt Scharf has passed away. Matthew J. (Matt) Scharf August 21, 1961 – March 30, 2026 From the obituary: Matt J Scharf died suddenly on March 30th at his home in Steamboat. Matt was a proud long-time local, sharing his cartoons and graphic design through his publication, “The Valley Voice”. He was also […]
Famed French cartoonist, comic writer, and illustrator Jean-Paul Krassinsky has passed away. He was 52 years old. He was known for blending satire, fantasy, and visual storytelling across comics, illustration, and design.Notice from his publisher Éditions Dupuis (translated): There are authors we love through their books, and others we love through their way of being […]