Notable events of 2026 in comics
Events January January 4: The comics theme park Plopsa Station near the Antwerp Central Station, Belgium, closes down. January 9: It is announced that the Angoulême Comics Festival, which had been cancelled in 2025 due to a large scandal, will be revived in 2027 under a different name, organisation, logo and identity. January 10: Only two months after a record-breaking auction of a first-print copy of the very first Superman comic book, another copy is auctioned for 9.21 million dollars. It was previously in possession of actor Nicolas Cage. January 23: Dutch comic artist Milan Hulsing wins the Stripschapprijs. January 29: The heirs of the late comic artist Will Eisner announce their intention to sell the rights to his entire body of work, including his signature comic The Spirit. January 30: The journalistic platform Drawing The Times receives the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs for its achievements in graphic journalism.
Deaths January January 8: Sergio Goizauskas, Argentine-born French cartoonist, dies at age 69. January 9: Ulf Granberg, Swedish comics writer and editor (The Phantom), dies at age 80. January 11: Sergio Tarquinio, Italian comic artist (Picture Library, Storia del West), dies at age 100. January 13: Scott Adams, American comics writer and artist (Dilbert), dies at age 68. January 17: Dino Attanasio, Italian-born Belgian comic writer and artist (Signor Spaghetti, De Macaroni's, Fanfan et Polo, Johnny Goodbye, Bob Morane, Modeste et Pompon), dies at age 100. January 18: Diana Green, American comics artist (Tranny Towers), dies at age 71. January 24: Sal Buscema, American comic artist (The Incredible Hulk, Spectacular Spider-Man, Captain America, Rom The Space Knight, Spider-Girl), dies at age 89. January 27: Paul Sample, British cartoonist (Ogri), dies at age 78. January 29: Roger Martin, French comics writer (AmeriKKKa), dies at age 75.
February February 8: Jon Kudelka, Australian cartoonist, dies at age 53. February 24: Koichiro Iida, Japanese manga artist, dies at age 74. February 25: Michael Halperin, American comics writer (Masters of the Universe), dies at age 91. February 27: Eddie Germano, American cartoonist, dies at age 101. Tatjana Wood, German-born American comics artist (Camelot 3000, Swamp Thing, Animal Man), dies at age 99.
March March 1: Clément Oubrerie, French comics artist (Aya de Yopougon), dies at age 59. Jacopo Camagni, Italian comics artist (Captain Marvel, The Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Deadpool), dies at age 48. March 3: Yoshiharu Tsuge, Japanese cartoonist, dies at age 88. March 10: Luc Giard, Canadian cartoonist, dies at age 69. Michael Hague, American comics artist (Eye of Newt, In the Small, Mammon), dies at age 77. March 15: Sam Kieth, American comics artist and writer (The Sandman, The Maxx, Marvel Comics Presents, Zero Girl), dies at age 63. March 22: Hermann Huppen, Belgian comics writer (Jeremiah), dies at age 87. March 23: Anna-Marie Cool, American comic artist (Doctor Strange, Barbie Fashion, Toto of Oz), dies at age 69. A Tribute to Barbie comics artist Anna-Marie Cool March 24: Barry Caldwell, American comic artist (Jingle Belle), dies at age 68. March 31: Jean-Paul Krassinsky, French comics artist (Le Crépuscule des Idiots, Paroles d'École, La Fin du Monde en Trinquant), dies at age 53.
April April 5: Jacques-Armand Cardon, French cartoonist, dies at age 89. April 10: Yōsuke Tamori, Japanese manga artist and writer (PopoloCrois), dies at age 74. April 12: Frank Stack, American cartoonist, dies at age 88. April 21: Pavel Matuška, Czech cartoonist, dies at age 82. Barrie Tomlinson, British comic book editor and writer (Judge Dredd, Janus Stark), dies at age 88. April 23: Nicole Hollander, American cartoonist, dies at age 86. Jean-Benoît Meybeck, French comic book writer (CosmoBacchus), dies at age 53. April 26: Gerry Conway, American comic book writer (Punisher, The Amazing Spider-Man, Atari Force, Justice League), dies at age 73. Dick Matena, Dutch comics writer (Storm), dies at age 83. April 27: Len Strazewski, American comic book writer (Justice Society of America, Starman, Prime, Action Comics), dies at age 71.
May May 8: Koji Suzuki, Japanese writer and manga writer (The Ring, Dark Water), dies at age 68. May 12: Izo Hashimoto, Japanese manga writer (Shamo), dies at age 72.「スケバン刑事」「AKIRA」脚本家の橋本以蔵さん死去、72歳 May 15: João Abel Manta, Portuguese cartoonist, dies at age 98.Morreu João Abel Manta, que desenhou os contornos da liberdade em Portugal May 16: John A. Lent, American comics scholar and founder of the International Journal of Comics Art, dies at age 90.John Lent – RIP Predrag Koraksić Corax, Serbian cartoonist, dies at age 92.Preminuo Predrag Koraksić Koraks May 24: Jordi Amorós i Ballester, Spanish cartoonist, dies at age 82.Mor el dibuixant Jordi Amorós, JA, mestre de l’humor més corrosiu
June June 4: Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian comic author (Persepolis), dies at age 56.French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56 June 11: Jane Yolen, American writer and comic book writer (Foiled, The Last Dragon, Hellboy), dies at age 87.Jane Yolen UK, Death: Renowned American Writer And Poet Jane Yolen Died On June 11, 2026 June 25: Eriamel, French comic book writer, dies at age 73.Disparition. Vikings, Normandie médiévale… cet auteur et éditeur normand est décédé June 29: Franco Devescovi, Italian cartoonist, dies at age 83.Addio a Franco Devescovi, Trieste perde uno dei grandi maestri del fumetto italiano Specific date in June unknown: Paul Becton, American comic book artist (Iron Man, Quasar, The Avengers, Thor), dies at age 73.RIP Paul Becton 1952 - 2026
July July 7: Tadeusz Baranowski, Polish comic book artist (Relax, Super Boom), dies at age 81.Tadeusz Baranowski nie żyje. Legendarny polski artysta miał 81 lat July 9: Jean-Louis Lechat, Belgian comic book writer, dies at age 83.Hommage à Jean-Louis Lechat † July 12: Chris Scheuer, Austrian comic book author (Epix, Heavy Metal), dies at age 73.Chris Scheuer (1952–2026) July 13: Pat Oliphant, Australian-born American cartoonist, dies at age 90.Patrick Oliphant, world-renowned political cartoonist and Santa Fe resident July 15: Romano Garofalo, Italian cartoonist, dies at age 84.Rimini, addio al fumettista Romano Garofalo July 21: Mitch Byrd, American comic book artist (Warrior, Green Lantern, Starman, Generation X), dies at age 63.Mitch Byrd, Guy Gardner Artist, Passes Away
August August 11: Len Brown, American comic book writer (T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, Mars Attacks), dies at age 84.Len Brown – RIP August 14: Brian Holguin, American comic book writer (Aria, Spawn, Mr. Majestic, Cyber Force, Kiss: Psycho Circus), dies at age 61.Falleció Brian Holguin August 18: Dave Lanphear, American comic book artist (The Avengers, Iron Fist, X-O Manowar, Magnus, Robot Fighter), dies at age 58.Dave Lanphear, prolific comic book letterer, dead at 58 August 19: Ġorġ Mallia, Maltese cartoonist, dies at age 68.Cartoonist, author and academic Ġorġ Mallia dies aged 68 August 21: Roger McKenzie, American comic book writer (Daredevil, Men of War, Captain America, Ghost Rider), dies at age 75.Roger McKenzie, Daredevil and Captain America writer, dead at 75 August 24: Will Murray, American writer and comic book writer (Squirrel Girl, Punisher, The Destroyer, Pet Avengers), dies at age 73.Will Murray: 1953–2026 August 28: Sven-Bertil Bärnarp, Swedish cartoonist, dies at age 86.Sven Bertil Bärnarp
September September 4: Shin'ichi Abe, Japanese manga writer (That Miyoko Asagaya Feeling, AX), dies at age 76.漫画家の安部慎一さん死去 76歳 顎下腺がん 息子・安部コウセイが報告「父の作品はずっと生き続けます」 September 5: Andy Fish, American comic book artist (Blackwood, Pirates of Mars, The Misadventures of Adam West, Sabrina the Teenage Witch), dies at age 60.Andy Fish, Sabrina and Blackwood artist, dead at 60 September 12: Yves Schlirf, Belgian comic editor (Kana), dies at an unknown age.Mort de l'éditeur de BD et mangas Yves Schlirf, qui a fait lire «Naruto» aux francophones September 15: Andy Donato, Canadian cartoonist, dies at age 89.Legendary Toronto Sun political cartoonist Andy Donato passes away September 17: P. C. Vey, American cartoonist, dies at age 70.P. C. Vey - RIP September 22: Rodolphe, French comic book writer (Métal Hurlant, Trent, Robert Sax), dies at age 78.« L’un des grands auteurs de la bande dessinée franco-belge » : décès du scénariste Rodolphe, à 78 ans Joshua Cassara, American comics artist (X-Force, Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Avengers), dies at age 48.Marvel X-Force Artist Joshua Cassara Confirmed Dead at 48 September 26: Jesús Laguardia, Spanish comic book shop owner and founder of Ateneo Cómics in Alicante, dies at an unknown age.Fallece Jesús Laguardia, fundador de Ateneo Cómics en Alicante
October
October 3: Carlos Edgard Herrero, Brazilian comics artist (Disney comics), dies at age 82. October 5: Matt Howarth, American comic book artist (Those Annoying Post Bros, Savage Henry, Star Crossed), dies at age 72.Matt Howarth, Creator Of Savage Henry And Post Bros Has Died, Aged 72
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