Yesterday, I read that Kelly Freas died on Sunday. For those who don’t know him, he was a brilliant SF artist. Here’s one of his most famous creations:
Queen used that pulp cover for the art for one of their albums, which he went ahead and re-painted for them. He was also one of the artists responsible for Mad Magazine’s Alfred E Newman.
Today, I read that Will Eisner passed away. I’m a huge Eisner fan–his textbook on the comic-book genre, Comics and Sequential Art was a major part of my education. He is, of course, best known for his creation of The Spirit:
But his graphic novels, such as A Contract With God were amazing as well–thought-provoking stuff which truly elevated the “comic book” into the realm of literature.
Both men, and their talent, will be missed.
Very sad to hear on both fronts.
D.
Aw hell. I met Eisner once. One of the highlights of my geeky existence.
Sad days indeed.
I had heard about Kelly Freas and was deeply saddened, but to have lost Will Eisner as well just kills me. They were both tremendous talents and will be missed.