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Jul 12, 2008

Michael Turner 1971 - 2008


As many of you know, the comic book industry lost, in my humble opinion, one of the brightest stars in the business recently. Michael Turner (4/21/71 - 6/27/08 ) passed away of complications from bone cancer. At only 37, he left an unmistakable imprint on the scene, and I thought it odd, that his death didn't seem to get too much press coverage. His body of work was breath-taking.

The one example that instantly pops into mind is the Identity Crisis #1 cover...I felt like it was a very powerful cover that to me defines what it means to have a comic book character pass into the great afterlife to fight crime from the other side.

I LIKE the exaggerations in his art. It made it fun to look at!
For a guy with so many other extreme talents/distractions, he seemed so focused on his art. For an award winning water-skier, martial artist, and avid video game player, he just seemed like the total package.
But, regardless of how anybody feels, I think the man was a genius, and will be missed!

Rest In Peace Michael Turner 4/21/71 - 6/27/08

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