Wow, this one comes as a surprise. People that know me no doubt realize that I didn’t hold Turner’s work in very high regard (I often referred to him as this era’s Rob Liefeld), but this news comes as a complete shock:
CBR – Michael Turner Passes Away at 37
We here at Comic Book Resources are very sad to report that artist Michael Turner has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 37. Aspen Comics’ Vince Hernandez told CBR News Saturday morning that Turner passed away Friday night at 10:42 Pacific Time at Santa Monica Hospital in Calfiornia. The news spread quickly at Wizard World Chicago, during what would have otherwise been a riotous night at the hotel bar, the mood suddenly turned somber with remembrances of Turner from friends and acquaintances. A minute of silence will be observed during Wizard World Chicago Saturday afternoon.
Rest in peace, Mr. Turner.
