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Notable events of 2013 in comics. See also List of years in comics.



This is a list of comics-related events in 2013. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. For an overview of the year in Japanese comics, see 2013 in manga.

Events[]

March[]

  • March 3: After 30 years of continuous publication Philippe Geluck's Le Chat comes to an end.[1]
  • March 9–10: During the Stripdagen in Haarlem, Paul Teng receives the Stripschapprijs. The P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs is awarded to Comic House.[2] The Bulletje en Boonestaakschaal goes to Richard's Studio.[3]
  • March 26: Dupuis buys Marsu Productions.[4]

July[]

Specific date unknown[]

  • Rao Pingru's Our Story: A Memoir of Love and Life in China is published. He is 90–91 years old, which makes him the oldest comics artist to ever make his debut.[6]
  • Syrian cartoonist Akram Raslan is tortured to death in a government detention center.[7]

Deaths[]

January[]

  • January 30: Vahan Shirvanian, American cartoonist and comics artist (No Comment), dies at age 87.[8]

February[]

  • February 3: Pierre Defoux, Belgian priest, painter, illustrator, sculptor, lattice window maker and comics artist (Xavier, Raconté Par Le Ménestrel), dies at age 88.[9]
  • February 16: Harald Siepermann, German comics artist and animator (Alfred Jodocus Kwak), dies at age 50.[10]
  • February 21: Scott Clark, American comics artist (worked for Wildstorm, Marvel Comics, Aspen Comics, DC Comics), dies at an unknown age.[11][12][13]
  • February 23: Maurice Rosy, Belgian children's book illustrator, comics writer (Tif et Tondu, Bobo, Attila, Spirou et Fantasio, Boule et Bill, Max l'Explorateur) and artistic director for Spirou between 1956 and 1973, dies at age 85.[14]

March[]

  • March 7: Didier Comès, Belgian comics artist (Silence, L'Ombre du Corbeau), dies at the age of 70.[15]
  • March 7: Damiano Damiani, Italian film director and comics artist (Mike Lazy, Pat La Rocca), dies at age 90.[16]
  • March 10: André Veltkamp, Dutch comics artist (Het Eiland Bicyclopia, Ralf), dies at age 67.[17]
  • March 15: Jim Unwin, American comics artist and illustrator (co-creator of Little Sandy Sleighfoot), dies at age 83.[18]
  • March 28: Manuel García Ferré, Argentine cartoonist and animator (Pi Pío, Anteojito, Hijitus), dies at age 83.[19]
  • March 31: Bob Clarke, American illustrator and comics artist (Ripley's Believe It or Not, Mad, continued Spy vs. Spy), dies at age 87 from pneumonia.[20]
  • Specific date in March unknown: Helmut Zielke, German painter and comics artist, dies at age 74 or 75.[21]

April[]

May[]

  • May 3: Dan Adkins, American illustrator and comics artist (worked for various comics companies drawing sciencefiction stories) , dies at age 76.[26]
  • May 4: Rubén Lara Romero, Mexican comics artist (Fantômas, la Amenaza Elegante), dies at age 78 or 79.[27]
  • May 16:
    • Roger Chevallier, aka Kline, French comics artist (Davy Crockett, Kaza le Martien, Loup Noir), passes away at age 91.[28]
    • Fred Funcken, Belgian comics artist and writer (Le Chevalier Blanc, Harald le Viking, Jack Diamond, Lieutenant Burton, Capitan and Doc Silver), dies at age 91.[29]

June[]

  • June 14: Zata, Spanish comics artist (El Capitan Martin de la Patrulla de los Diamantes, Goyo y Nico, Quique Banderas), dies at age 84 or 85.[30]
  • June 19: Kim Thompson, Danish-American comics editor, translator and publisher (vice-president of Fantagraphics Books), dies at age 56 from lung cancer.

July[]

  • July 7: Louis Glanzman, American comics artist (Air Man, Amazing Man, The Shark, Dopey Danny Day, Blue Fire), dies at age 91.[31]
  • July 11: Percy Eaglehurst, Chilean comics artist (Pepe Antártico), dies at age 91.[32]
  • July 18: Gerrit Stapel, Dutch comics artist (Huon de Neveling), dies at age 92.[33]
  • July 28: Pierre Frisano, French comics artist (made realistic comics), dies at age 79.[34]

August[]

  • August 6: Stan Lynde, American comics artist (Rick O'Shay, Latigo, Grass Roots, Chief Sly Fox, Rovar Bob), dies at age 81 from cancer.[35]
  • August 8: Derek Hockridge, British translator (co-translator of Astérix), dies at age 78 or 79.[36]
  • Specific date in August unknown: René Mazyn, French comics artist (Kid Franky, Monster Hôtel, continued Pif le chien), passes away at age 53.[37]

September[]

  • September 3: José Ramón Larraz, Spanish film director and comics artist (Paul Foran), dies at age 83 or 84.[38]
  • September 7: Pete Hoffman, American comics artist (ghosted Steve Roper and Mike Nomad, created Jeff Cobb and Why We Say), dies at age 94 from a heart attack.[39]
  • September 28: Friso Henstra, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Olidin), passes away at age 85.[40]
  • September 30: Roy Peterson, Canadian cartoonist, dies at age 77 from Parkinson's disease.

October[]

  • October 13: Takashi Yanase, Japanese manga artist (Anpanman), dies at age 94.
  • October 15: George Olesen, American comics artist (continued The Phantom), dies at age 88.[41]
  • October 21: José Luis Beltrán Coscojuela, aka Tran, Beltrán, Koski and Tranis, Spanish comics artist and animator (Constancio Plurilópez, worked for Rolf Kauka), dies at age 82.[42]
  • October 21: Rune T. Kidde, Danish writer, playwright, folk musician, poet, radio presenter and comics artist (Blomstrende Spaghetti), dies at age 46.[43]
  • October 22: Yanwari Kazama, Japanese manga artist (Taberemasen, Pochi Kyokudo), dies at age 36 from liver failure.
  • October 30: Renato Canini, Brazilian comics artist (Dr. Fraud, Kactus Kid, Tibica, Zé Candango, Disney comics, José Carioca), passes away at age 77.[44]

November[]

  • November 3: Nick Cardy, American comics writer and artist (Lady Luck, worked on Tarzan, Tomahawk, Aquaman, Teen Titans, assisted on Casey Ruggles) and advertising illustrator, passes away at age 93.[45]
  • November 7: Joey Manley, American webcomics publisher (founder of Modern Tales), dies at age 48 from pneumonia.
  • November 11: Pieter van Oudheusden, Dutch novelist and comics writer (worked with Jeroen Janssen, wrote Klein Suske en Wiske), dies of a brain tumor at age 56.[46]
  • November 23: Solveig Muren Sanden, Norwegian illustrator and comics artist (continued Tuss og Troll and Smørbukk), dies at age 95.[47]
  • November 25: Al Plastino, American comics artist (Superman, co-creator of the characters Supergirl and Brainiac), dies at age 91.[48]
  • November 26: Joan Nebot, Spanish comics artist (Angelina, Yolanda), dies at age 80 or 81.[49]

December[]

  • December 4: Charles Grigg, British comics artist (Foxy, Splodge, continued Korky the Cat and Desperate Dan), dies at the age of 97.[50]
  • December 6: Abel Romero, Chilean comics artist (Eos Errante, Kom igen, Stéfan!), dies at age 85.[51]
  • December 25: Pierre Wininger, French comics artist (Victor Billetdoux, Nicéphore Vaucanson, Terminus Crusoé), dies at age 63.[52]
  • December 26: Harold Whitaker, British animator and comics artist (comic strip adaptation of Animal Farm), dies at age 83.[53]

Specific date unknown[]

Exhibitions[]

  • May 16–31: Orbital Comics (London, England, U.K.) — "Image Duplicator", an exhibition of cartoonists "re-appropriating the works of Roy Lichtenstein, tracking them back to their original source material and then creating a new comic book image that credits the original artist," curated by Rian Hughes and Jason Atomic. Cartoonists featured in the show include Dave Gibbons, Rian Hughes, Salgood Sam, Steven Cook, Howard Chaykin, Carl Flint, Betty Boolean, Mark Blamire, Tony Abruzzo, Jason Atomic, and David Leach.[56]

Conventions[]

First issues by title[]

The Accelerators
Release: May by Blue Juice Comics. Writer: RFI Porto Artist: Gavin Smith
Age of Ultron
Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Bryan Hitch
Alex + Ada
Release: November by Image Comics. Writer: Sarah Vaughn and Jonathan Luna Artist: Jonathan Luna
Black Beetle
Release: January by Dark Horse Comics. Writer/Artist: Francesco Francavilla
East of West
Release: March by Image Comics. Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Nick Dragotta
Five Weapons
Release: February by Image Comics. Writer & Artist: Jimmie Robinson
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3
Release: February by Marvel Comics. Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Steve McNiven
Helheim
Release: March by Oni Press. Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Joëlle Jones
Lazarus
Release: June by Image Comics. Writer: Greg Rucka Artist: Michael Lark
Lost Vegas
Release: March by Image Comics. Writer: Jim McCann Artist: Janet Lee
New Avengers vol 3
Release: January by Marvel Comics.[66] Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Steve Epting
Nova vol 5
Release: January by Marvel Comics. Writer: Jeph Loeb Artist: Ed McGuiness
Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde
Release: August by Dark Horse. Writer: Peter Hogan Artist: Steve Parkhouse
Sex
Release: March by Image Comics. Writer: Joe Casey Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Uncanny Skullkickers
Release: February by Image Comics. Writer: Jim Zub Artists: Edwin Huang and Misty Coats

References[]

  1. ↑ Philippe Geluck. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  2. ↑ https://stripschap.nl/media/stripdagen/2013/programmering/Officieel_programmaboek_De_Stripdagen_2013_lowres.pdf
  3. ↑ https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/b-en-b-schaal.php
  4. ↑ https://www.actuabd.com/Les-editions-Dupuis-reprennent-le
  5. ↑ Décret du 12 juillet 2013 portant promotion et nomination | Legifrance. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  6. ↑ Rao Pingru. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  7. ↑ https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/raslan_akram.htm
  8. ↑ Vahan Shirvanian. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  9. ↑ Pierre Defoux. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  10. ↑ Harald Siepermann. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  11. ↑ Scott Clark (comic artists & creators). Comicvine.com. Retrieved on 2013-02-24.
  12. ↑ GCD :: Story Search Results. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  13. ↑ Remembering Scott Clark. DC Comics (February 22, 2013). Retrieved on February 24, 2013.
  14. ↑ Maurice Rosy. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  15. ↑ Didier Comès. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  16. ↑ Damiano Damiani. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  17. ↑ https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/veltkamp_andre.htm
  18. ↑ Jim Unwin. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  19. ↑ Manuel García Ferré. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  20. ↑ Bob Clarke. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  21. ↑ Helmut Zielke. Retrieved on September 14, 2020.
  22. ↑ Christian Mathelot. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  23. ↑ Fred. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  24. ↑ Carmine Infantino. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  25. ↑ Jesse Santos. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  26. ↑ Dan Adkins.
  27. ↑ Rubén Lara Romero. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  28. ↑ Kline. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  29. ↑ Fred & Liliane Funcken.
  30. ↑ Zata. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  31. ↑ Louis Glanzman. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  32. ↑ https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/eaglehurst_percy.htm
  33. ↑ Gerrit Stapel. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  34. ↑ Pierre Frisano. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  35. ↑ Stan Lynde. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  36. ↑ DEREK JOHN HOCKRIDGE (From Bournemouth Echo). Bournemouthecho.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved on 2013-10-25.
  37. ↑ René Mazyn. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  38. ↑ https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/larraz_jose.htm
  39. ↑ Pete Hoffman. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  40. ↑ Friso Henstra. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  41. ↑ George Olesen. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  42. ↑ José Luis Beltrán Coscojuela. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  43. ↑ Rune Kidde. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  44. ↑ Renato Canini. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  45. ↑ Nick Cardy. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  46. ↑ Pieter van Oudheusden. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  47. ↑ Solveig Muren Sanden. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  48. ↑ Al Plastino. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  49. ↑ Joan Nebot. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  50. ↑ Charles Grigg. Retrieved on 7 April 2018.
  51. ↑ Abel Romero. Retrieved on 23 June 2020.
  52. ↑ Pierre Wininger. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  53. ↑ Harold Whitaker.
  54. ↑ Bi Keguan. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  55. ↑ Mario Sbattella. Retrieved on May 11, 2020.
  56. ↑ Johnston, Rich. "Image Duplicator At Orbital – The Best Comic Art Exhibition You’ll See This Year," Bleeding Cool (May 3, 2013).
  57. ↑ May, Michael. "Comic News: Fabletown and Beyond was unique, but shouldn’t be," CBR.com (03.25.2013)
  58. ↑ Hennon, Blake. and Beyond: Bill Willingham launches mythic convention," Hero Complex, Los Angeles Times (March 20, 2013).
  59. ↑ WonderCon Anaheim 2013 :: What's New. Comic-con.org. Archived from the original on 2012-12-08. Retrieved on 2012-11-19.
  60. ↑ Re, Mike. Asbury Park is comic central. Asbury Park Press. Retrieved on 25 March 2013.
  61. ↑ C2E2 2013 Archived 2012-03-07 at the Wayback Machine., www.reedexpo.com
  62. ↑ Hallett, Alison. "Nerd Prom* Is Cancelled: Stumptown Comics Fest to Merge** with Rose City Comic Con," Portland Mercury (DEC 17, 2013).
  63. ↑ Jordan, Chris. "Comics convention representing black superheroes opens this weekend," Metro (May 16, 2013).
  64. ↑ Green, Roger. "FantaCon 2013: the Tom Skulan interview," "Information Without The Bun," TimeUnion.com (Feb. 7, 2013).
  65. ↑ Gianuca Costantini (2013). Occupy Museum.99% Komikazen. GianlucaCostantini.com.
  66. ↑ Uzumeri, David (2 August 2012). Marvel NOW! Q&A: Avengers. Marvel.com. Retrieved on 9 August 2012.
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