RIP Michael Turner
June 28th, 2008 by david brothers | Tags: family, flash, supermanI wasn’t exactly a huge fan of Michael Turner. He had a ’90s Image style I wasn’t really into, though it had its moments, and I never really got into Aspen. However, all I’ve ever heard about the man is that he’s a trooper and one of the nicest pros in the world.
He drew a trio of Flash covers that I absolutely loved, though. He also co-wrote an arc of Superman with Joe Kelly that I, despite all possible logic, really enjoyed. It was the story with Superman in Kandor with no memory or powers, but a crazy Akira-style motorcycle. It was dumb fun, like a lot of comics I’ve enjoyed.
I nicked this from iFanboy, who in turn got it from the Aspen forums:
Hello all,
Unfortunately it’s with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner’s passing, and services, will be given shortly.
Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner’s family is encouraged to send to:
Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities:
Or
Official Contact: Vince Hernandez
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Thanks for this, I’m not the world’s biggest fan of his art but I like how you went out and picked pieces of his he liked. That’s a classy move. The third piece is really great.
Godfall, I think that arc was called? It’s actually the one that got me back into reading caps.
Yeah, it was Godfall. It came right before the Azzarello/Lee Superman run, too, I want to say.