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06-28-2008, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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The comic book artist Micheal Turner has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was only 37.
He designed the character Wraith, and I think it's ironic that on the day of his passing, the action figure was debuted for everyone to see at the Joe con. I wonder if he got to see it. Was there any mention of his death at the Con, or his connection to the character and GI Joe? I think it's a tremendous loss for the comic book community, but also just a tragedy for anyone to die as young as 37. |
06-28-2008, 11:04 PM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
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R.I.P Mr.Turner.
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06-28-2008, 11:09 PM | #3 |
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OMG....
I'm so shocked right now... God Bless you Michael. My prayers are with your family... |
06-28-2008, 11:11 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadier
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what a great artist, I read Witchblade when i was a little younger...loved the Darkness too!
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06-28-2008, 11:11 PM | #5 |
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I'm 31 and have battled cancer twice so it is hard to hear about Michael Turner. I was fortunate enough to go to the JoeCon today and saw the Wraith figure and I think it is one of the most impressive figures for 2008. Prayers are sent up for him and his family. His contributions to GI Joe will not be forgotten.
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06-28-2008, 11:12 PM | #6 |
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WOW didnt even realize he had cancer. I was a big fan of his work back in the day. Had alot of his comics from when he was with Top Cow. Very sad to here about this.
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06-28-2008, 11:12 PM | #7 |
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This saddens me to no end. I enjoyed his work and unfortunately I just got into Turners work not long ago. This will be a huge blow for the industry.
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06-28-2008, 11:15 PM | #8 |
Cobra Viper
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That is truly sad news. As I have mentioned before, I'm not into the "sci-fi" figures, but the Wraith figure is awesome! He must have been a tremendous talent.
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06-29-2008, 03:08 AM | #9 |
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I own issues 1-25 of Witchblade, 14 or so to 25 1st printings, because of Michael Turner's artwork on the series. I own Identity Crisis, 1-7, all the original covers by Mr. Turner. The only issues of Superman/Batman I own? The ones illustrated by Michael Turner. I own a great deal of comic books with his art, the only other artist that touches his collection of mine is Mark Bagely, and that's because I have a huge collection of Ultimate Spider-Man.
My point? He was a fantastic man. Fantastic in art, fantastic in life, and fantastic in not giving up. Rest in peace.
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06-29-2008, 03:15 AM | #10 |
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man, seeing his work and covers for Infinite Crisis? this guy is a legend.
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