Bernie Wrightson, known as one of the biggest horror comic artists in history, passed away at the age of 68 after lengthy battle with brain cancer. His wife Liz, made the announcement on Facebook last night. Wrightson was best known as one of the greatest horror artist in comics history, and as the co-creator of Swamp Thing. Wrightson created many stunning Frankenstein drawings in the 1970s and 1980s which were used in Marvel Comics’ first illustrated novel, Frankenstein, in 1983. A 25th anniversary edition of the illustrated novel was published by Dark Horse in 2008. Wrightson also contributed art to several movies including Heavy Metal and Creepshow.
This was the message from Liz Wrightson
Dear friends,
I regret that I am unable to notify each of you personally, but I’m so devastated: I have to announce the loss of my beloved Bernie. He was my best friend. He passed early in the evening of March 18, 2017 after about a week in hospice. His full obituary can be found here: www.berniewrightson.com John and I went to his favorite local drinkin’ hole, bought him a beer, and poured it, in the shape of our hearts, into the soil:
The tributes from fans today has been astounding and we can only conclude that there will be many more throughout the day and next week. Here are some fan reactions and posts on social media including those from big names like Joss Whedon, Guillermo Del Torro, Patton Oswalt, and others. He will be missed.
Learned of the brilliant Bernie Wrightson’s passing while I sit here working on a Swamp Thing book with a stack of his pages on my desk… pic.twitter.com/WqJIE4P1su
— Mitch Gerads (@MitchGerads) March 19, 2017
RIP Bernie Wrightson: There were giants in those days. 1991, when all the world was young. (L to R, Frank, me, Bill, Bernie and Dave.) pic.twitter.com/ExVrRjjjm6
— Nails Ghoulman (@neilhimself) March 19, 2017
As it comes to all of us, the end came for the greatest that ever lived: Bernie Wrightson. My North dark star of youth. A master.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) March 19, 2017
RIP Bernie Wrightson. His masterful, evocative line work was simply unparalleled. Truly 1 of the greats-he was as kind as he was talented. pic.twitter.com/izmeR77TRo
— Jim Lee (@JimLee) March 19, 2017
R.I.P. to the great Bernie Wrightson, a star by which other pencillers chart their course. Raise a glass @sinKEVitch @JohnCassaday pic.twitter.com/5tODGUCkc0
— Joss Whedon (@joss) March 19, 2017
Hard to be sad about Chuck Berry & Bernie Wrightson 'cuz they changed the art forms they pursued and thus lived amazing lives.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) March 19, 2017
Thank you, Bernie Wrightson for the inspiration and the countless hours I've spent enthralled by your work. Was anyone more talented? pic.twitter.com/ShrpptOREB
— Gerry Duggan (@GerryDuggan) March 19, 2017
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