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Notable events of 2010 in comics. See also List of years in comics.



This is a list of comics-related events in 2010. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title.

Events[]

February[]

April[]

  • April 20: Cartoonist Molly Norris creates the Everybody Draw Mohammed Day cartoon, in response to the controversy over the South Park episodes 200 and 201 (South Park). She gets involved in a media frenzy, with death threats and her name eventually appearing on Al-Qaeda's hitlist for people deemed acceptable for assassination. Since then she kept a low profile. [2]
  • April 29: Dutch comics artists Bert Bus and Nico van Dam are knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau. [3]

May[]

July[]

September[]

  • September 9: The play Cheapjack Shakespeare, based on the comic of the same name, debuts in Buffalo, New York.
  • September 25-26: During the Stripdagen in Houten, the Netherlands, Jesse van Muylwijck wins the Stripschapprijs. [5][6]Ger van Wulften wins the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs. [7] Rupert van der Linden wins the Bulletje en Boonestaakschaal during the same event. [8]

December[]

Specific date unknown[]

Deaths[]

January[]

February[]

March[]

  • March 6: Don Sherwood, American comics artist (Dan Flagg, Charlton Comics, The Flintstones newspaper comic strip, the comic strip adaptation of Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember), dies at age 79.[21]
  • March 11: Turhan Selçuk, Turkish cartoonist (Abdul Canbaz), dies at age 87. [22]
  • March 12: Timo Aarniala, Finnish comics artist (Cauchemar) and film director, dies at age 64. [23]
  • March 12: Glauco Villas Boas, Brazilian comics artist, illustrator, rock artist and religious leader (Geraldão), is murdered at age 52.[24]
  • March 19: John Hicklenton, British comics artist (Nemesis the Warlock), commits euthanasia at age 42 after suffering from multiple sclerosis.[25]
  • March 27: Dick Giordano, American comics artist (Charlton Comics, DC Comics) dies at age 77.[26]

April[]

  • April 4: Henry Scarpelli, American comics artist (Archie Comics), dies at the age of 79. [27]
  • April 15: Bill DuBay, American horror comics editor, writer, and artist, dies at age 62.[28]
  • April 27: Kees Kousemaker, Dutch comics store owner, publisher, writer and founder of the comics store, Lambiek, as well as establisher of the online encyclopedia Comiclopedia, dies at age 68. [29][30][31]

May[]

  • May 3: Peter O'Donnell, British comics writer (Garth, Romeo Brown, Modesty Blaise), dies at the age of 90.
  • May 10: Frank Frazetta, American comics artist and illustrator (Thun'da, King of the Congo, White Indian, The Shining Knight), passes away, aged 82. [32]
  • May 15: Juan José Carbo Gatignol, Spanish comics artist (Robustiano Fortachón, El Penado 113, Ivanchito), dies at age 83. [33]
  • May 16: Philippe Bertrand, French comics artist (Linda Aime L'Art), dies at age 61[34][35]
  • May 22: Howard Post, American comics artist (Harvey Comics) dies at age 83. [36]
  • May 25: Gabriel Vargas, Mexican comics artist (Los Superlocos, La Familia Burrón), passes away at age 95. [37]

June[]

  • June 2: Tony DiPreta, American comics artist (Rex Morgan, M.D.) dies at age 88. [38]
  • June 2: Antonio Parras, Spanish comics artist (Les Inoxyables), dies at age 81[39][40]
  • June 12: Al Williamson, American comics artist and inker (EC Comics, Flash Gordon), dies at age 79. [41]
  • June 13: Hua Junwu, Chinese comics artist, dies at age 95. [42]
  • June 19: Ken Muse, American cartoonist and comics artist (Wayout), dies at age 75. [43]
  • June 23: Joe Messerli, American comics artist (made comics for Western Publishing) , dies at age 79 or 80. [44]

July[]

  • July 2: Víctor de la Fuente, Spanish comics writer and artist (Haxtur), dies at age 83. [45]
  • July 12: Harvey Pekar, American comics writer (American Splendor), dies at age 70. [46]
  • July 24: John Callahan, American cartoonist, dies at age 59. [47]

August[]

  • August 6: Ted Rawlings, British comics artist (made comics for DC Thomson), dies at age 79. [48]
  • August 16: Peter Wienk, Dutch comics artist, illustrator and painter (Nikkie, Noddy), dies at age 89. [49]
  • August 24: Satoshi Kon, Japanese manga artist and animator (Opus), dies at age 46 from pancreatic cancer.
  • August 28: Roger Mas, French comics artist (Léo Bète à Part, continued Pif le chien), dies at age 86. [50]

September[]

  • September 10: Paul Conrad, American political cartoonist, dies at age 86.
  • September 19: Stuart Hample, American playwright, children's book author, cartoonist and comics artist (Inside Woody Allen), dies at age 84. [51]
  • September 28: Dani Aguila, Philippine comics artist (Barrio Breeze, The Cock and Bull), dies at age 82. [52]
  • Specific date unknown: Bob Gibson, British caricaturist and comics artist (The text comic adaptation of Magical Mystery Tour), passes away at age 71 or 72. [53]

October[]

  • October 6: Piet Wijn, Dutch comics artist (Frank de Vliegende Hollander, Douwe Dabbert), passes away at age 81. [54]
  • October 9: Jim Seed, American comics artist and illustrator (Dr. Guy Bennett, Jane Arden), passes away at the age of 83. [55]
  • October 24: Mike Esposito, American comics artist (Marvel Comics, DC Comics) dies at age 83. [56]
  • October 25: Buth, Belgian comics artist (Thomas Pips), dies at age 91. [57]
  • October 27: Don Donahue, American comics publisher (Apex Novelties, one of the instigators of the underground comix movement), dies at age 68.[58]

November[]

  • November 6: Peter Vos, Dutch comics artist and illustrator (Sylvester en Sebastiaan, Meneer Miereneter), dies from cancer at age 75. [59]

December[]

  • December 8: Onno Docters van Leeuwen, Dutch graphic designer and illustrator (made designs for the Amsterdam comic shop Lambiek), passes away at age 69. [60]
  • December 12: Marc Henniquiau, Kio, Belgian comics artist (worked on The Adventures of Alix), dies at age 52. [61]

Specific date unknown[]

  • Andre Harvec, French comics artist (Monsieur Bidulet, Mademoiselle Bidulette, Bob Flapi, athlète complete, Alban, Célibataire endurci, Monsieur et Madame Esso), dies at age 91 or 92. [62]
  • Valentin Rozantsev, Russian cartoonist and comics artist, passes away at age 70 or 71. [63]

Exhibitions[]

Conventions[]

First issues by title[]

Brightest Day
Release: May by DC Comics. Writer: Geoff Johns
Critical Millennium
Release: October by Archaia Studios Press. Writer: Andrew E. C. Gaska Artist: Daniel Dussault
Echoes
Release: December by Top Cow Productions. Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov Artist: Rahsan Ekedal
The Flash
Release: April by DC Comics. Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Francis Manapul
Girl Comics
Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writer: various Artists: various
God of War
Release: March by Wildstorm. Writer: Marv Wolfman Artist: Andrea Sorentino
A God Somewhere
Release: June by Wildstorm. Writer: John Arcudi Artist: Peter Snejbjerg
Green Arrow
Release: June by DC Comics. Writer: J. T. Krul
Hawkeye & Mockingbird
Release: June by Marvel Comics. Writer: Jim McCann Artists: David Lopez
Revolver
Release: July by Vertigo. Writer & Artist: Matt Kindt
Uncanny X-Force
Release: October by Marvel Comics. Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Jerome Opena
WWE Heroes
Release: April by Titan Publishing. Writer: Keith Champagne Artist: Andy Smith

Renamed titles[]

The Dandy
Release: The Dandy Xtreme changes its name back to The Dandy with the last Dandy Xtreme, issue 3507, being dated 6 October 2010 and the retitled Dandy, issue 3508, being dated 30 October 2010. The comic now had British comedian Harry Hill on the front cover.

See also[]

  • List of The New York Times Manga Best Sellers of 2010

References[]

  1. https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kruis.htm
  2. Molly Norris. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  3. https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bus.htm
  4. Hans G. Kresse. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  5. http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/26/BOEKEN/article/detail/1003677/2010/08/19/Stripschapprijs-voor-Jesse-van-Muylwijck.dhtml Parool: Stripschapprijs voor Jesse van Muylwijck
  6. “De Rechter” wint Stripschapprijs (Aug 21, 2010). Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  7. Ger van Wulften krijgt Frankfurtherprijs. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  8. https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/b-en-b-schaal.php
  9. Julia Gfrörer. Retrieved on September 27, 2020.
  10. Oliver Bünte. Die Welt der iPad Apps: Die besten Apps, Webapplikationen und Webdienste. [S.l.]: Hüthig Jehle Rehm, 2011. p. 210. 9783826691690
  11. Marion Hull Hammel. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  12. Tibet.
  13. Barry Blair.
  14. Jacques Martin.
  15. Bill Ritchie.
  16. John Dirks. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  17. Te Wei, founding father of Chinese animation. British Film Institute (28 August 2015). Retrieved on 8 July 2017.
  18. Marvin Stein Comic Book illustrator Dies at 85. Newsday.
  19. Marvin Stein. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  20. Valerie Barclay.
  21. Don Sherwood.
  22. Turhan Selçuk. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  23. Timo Aarniala. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  24. Glauco.
  25. John Hicklenton.
  26. Dick Giordano.
  27. Henry Scarpelli.
  28. William Bryan DuBay. Crown Memorial Centers obituary (April 15, 2010). Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Additional WebCitation archive. Parents' last name spelled "DuBay" here; original spelling "Dubay" per Bill DuBay Social Security Death Index and California Birth Index records cited here.
  29. Kees Kousemaker.
  30. The History of Lambiek (2005-2010).
  31. The History of Lambiek (2010-2015).
  32. Frank Frazetta.
  33. Juan José Carbó Gatignol. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  34. Bertrand, Philippe (in French). bedetheque.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-11.
  35. Philippe Bertrand. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  36. Howard Post.
  37. Gabriel Vargas. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  38. Tony DiPreta.
  39. Disparition d’Antonio Parras, le dessinateur des Inoxydables et du Lièvre de Mars (in French). actuabd.com (2010-06-05). Retrieved on 2012-02-11.
  40. Antonio Parras.
  41. Al Williamson.
  42. Hua Junwu. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  43. Ken Muse. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  44. Joe Messerli. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  45. Victor De La Fuente. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  46. Harvey Pekar.
  47. John Callahan. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  48. Ted Rawlings. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  49. Peter Wienk. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  50. Roger Mas. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  51. Stuart Hample. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  52. Dani Aguila. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  53. Bob Gibson. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  54. Piet Wijn.
  55. Jim Seed. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  56. Mike Esposito.
  57. Buth.
  58. Levin, Bob. "Don Donahue 1942-2010: As Far as Hello," The Comics Journal website (November 2nd, 2010).
  59. Peter Vos. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  60. Onno Docters van Leeuwen. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  61. Marc Henniquiau. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  62. André Harvec. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  63. Valentin Rozantsev. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  64. ART: MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES: "Neointegrity: Comics Edition," The New Yorker (May 2010). Retrieved Sept. 16, 2020.
  65. Hargro, Carlton. "Revenge of HeroesCon," Creative Loafing (02 June 2010), p. 23.
  66. Hargro, Carlton. "Dynamic duo," Creative Loafing (28 Apr 2010), p. 23.
  67. Spacenite2: A Tribute to Bill Mantlo. Floating World Comics (November 16, 2010). Archived from the original on May 7, 2013.
  68. Spacenite 2 – Fundraiser Auctions for Bill Mantlo. Floating World Comics (December 22, 2010). Archived from the original on May 2, 2013.
  69. Eberson, Sharon; Sciullo, Maria; Norman, Tony. "Heroes & Villains Good and Evil Collide at Pittsburgh Comicon," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (22 Apr 2010), p. W.12.
  70. Johnston, Rich. "Baking In Bristol – Comics Expo 2010," Bleeding Cool (May 23, 2010).
  71. Freeman, John. "In Review: The Bristol Comic Expo 2010," DownTheTubes.net (May 24, 2010).
  72. Henrickson, Eric. "A feast for geeks," Detroit News (28 Oct 2010), p. M.14.
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