1971 in comics

none Notable events of 1971 in comics. Events January January 6: The first episode of Kees Stip and Nico Visscher's newspaper gag-a-day comic In de Wolken is published. It will run until 1979.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/visscher_nico.htm Nico Visscher lambiek.net 3 October 2021 January 10: The castle of Nederhorst den Berg in the Netherlands burns down, also destroying Marten Toonder's comic studio.https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdt1AAAAQBAJ&q=Brand+kasteel+Nederhorst+den+berg+1971&pg=PT310 Marten Toonder: biografie Wim Hazeu Oct 17, 2012 Bezige Bij b.v., Uitgeverij De 9789023475613 May 20, 2020 Google Books January 12: In Pif Gadget, the Corto Maltese story La Conga des Bananes by Hugo Pratt kicks off. The story belongs to a cycle of Corto Maltese's adventures set in Central America and South America (Beyond the windy isles). This story marks the debut of the dark lady Venexiana Stevenson, a recurring antagonist of the captain. January 28: The Comics Code becomes less strict and will soften its rules a few more times during the year. Initially "liberalized" on January 28, 1971, to allow for (among other things) the sometimes "sympathetic depiction of criminal behavior . . . [and] corruption among public officials" ("as long as it is portrayed as exceptional and the culprit is punished")Thompson, Don & Maggie, "Crack in the Code" in Newfangles #44 (February 1971). as well as permitting some criminal activities to kill law-enforcement officers and the "suggestion but not portrayal of seduction." Also newly allowed were "vampires, ghouls and werewolves . . . when handled in the classic tradition such as Frankenstein, Dracula, and other high calibre literary works written by Edgar Allan Poe, Saki, Conan Doyle and other respected authors whose works are read in schools around the world." Zombies, lacking the requisite "literary" background, remain taboo. January 30: Al Capp and Raeburn Van Buren's Abbie an' Slats comes to a close after nearly 34 years of syndication.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/van-buren_raeburn.htm Raeburn Van Buren lambiek.net 29 January 2019 Blackmark published by Bantam Books. Conceived and drawn by Gil Kane, and scripted by Archie Goodwin from an outline by Kane, it is one of the first American graphic novels. "The Sandman Saga" Superman story-arc, written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Curt Swan, begins in Superman #233 (running almost continuously through the September issue, #242). Among other things, the story arc eliminates all Kryptonite on Earth,McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 144 "New editor Julius Schwartz, new scripter Denny O'Neil, and regular artist Curt Swan removed the Man of Steel's greatest weakness from the face of the Earth." makes Clark Kent less wimpy, and essentially reinvents Superman for the Bronze Age. Bad Day for Troop A by Carl Barks. Empire of a Thousand Planets (album) by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières. February Alan Light publishes the first issue of The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom. World's Finest Comics #200: "Prisoners of the Immortal World!" by Mike Friedrich, Dick Dillin, and Joe Giella. (DC Comics) New Gods #1 (February /March ) (DC Comics) by Jack Kirby First appearances of Highfather, Kalibak, Lightray, and Orion Chamber of Darkness, with issue #9, changes its name to Monsters on the Prowl. (Marvel Comics) Spring Classics Illustrated, published under that title since March 1947 (and before that as Classic Comics since 1941), canceled by Gilberton after 288 issues. March March 2: The first episode of Bill Tidy's The Fosdyke Saga appears in print. The series will continue until 1985.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tidy_bill.htm Bill Tidy lambiek.net 12 March 2023 March 4: The first episode of the Astérix story The Mansions of the Gods, by Goscinny and Uderzo, is prepublished in Pilote. March 11: The final episode of Andries Brandt's Horre, Harm en Hella is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/brandt.htm Andries Brandt lambiek.net 29 January 2019 March 14: In the story La resa dei conti (The showdown), by Claudio Nizzi and Carlo Boscarato, Larry Yuma gets his definitive name (in the two previous episodes, the character was called Dave).http://www.slumberland.it/contenuto.php?id=6418 La resa dei conti, terzo episodio del fumetto Larry Yuma firmato da Nizzi/Boscarato, pubblicato tra marzo e aprile 1971 www.slumberland.it 2019-02-27 March 20: Andries Brandt and Jan Van Haasteren's Aafje Anders makes its debut. After a few stories Robert Hamilton and Richard Klokkers take over the artwork. The series will run until 17 April 1973. The Avengers #85 (Marvel Comics) First appearance of the Squadron Supreme, as well as members Blue Eagle, Doctor Spectrum, Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, Nighthawk, Tom Thumb, and Whizzer. Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with issue #18, canceled by Marvel. Tower of Shadows, with issue #10, changes its name to Creatures on the Loose. (Marvel Comics) Ka-Zar, with issue #3, is canceled by Marvel. Bill Griffith's Zippy the Pinhead makes it debut. Il figlio di Mefisto by Gianluigi Bonelli and Galep. The evil wizard Mefisto, dies, torn apart by rats, but in the same story his son Yama takes his place as Tex Willer’s nemesis.Il figlio di Mefisto https://ubcfumetti.magazineubcfumetti.com/tx/125.html 2025-07-14 ubcfumetti.magazineubcfumetti.com April April 1: in Pilote, first chapter of Ma Dalton, by Goscinny and Uderzo. April: The final issue of the long-running French satirical cartoons and comics magazine Le Rire is published. Mister Miracle #1 (DC Comics) First appearance of Mister Miracle Aquaman (1962 series), with issue #56, is canceled by DC Comics. May May 8: Al Capp is charged with sexual harassment, sodomy, attempted adultery and indecent exposure. The trial on 12 February 1972 will eventually only fine him for attempted adultery in a plea bargain, but damages his public image and the popularity of Li'l Abner beyond repair.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/capp_a.htm Al Capp May 10: The final episode of John M. Burns' The Seekers is published. Filippini Henri Encyclopédie de la bande dessinée érotique https://archive.org/details/encyclopdiedelab00fili limited La Musardine fr 1997 73 2-84271-082-7 Lambiek Comiclopedia John M. Burns http://lambiek.net/artists/b/burns_jm.htm May 11: in Le journal de Tintin, first chapter of Rush by Jean Graton. Action Comics #400: "My Son... Is He Man or Beast?", by Leo Dorfman, Curt Swan, and Murphy Anderson. The "Green Goblin Reborn!" story-arc begins in The Amazing Spider-Man #96 (continuing through issue #98). Written by Stan Lee, and drawn by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr., it is recognized as the first mainstream comic publication which portrayed and condemned drug abuse, and was published without the seal of approval of the Comics Code Authority. Detective Comics #411 (DC Comics) First appearance of Talia al GhulMcAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 145 "Before Batman first encountered one of his greatest adversaries, Ra's al Ghul, he met his daughter, the lovely but lethal Talia [in a story by] writer Denny O'Neil and artist Bob Brown." Forever People #2 (DC Comics) First appearance of DeSaad Mister Miracle #2 (DC Comics) First appearance of Granny Goodness With the publication of Savage Tales #1, Marvel creates its black-and-white magazine line, which published material that doesn't carry the seal of the Comics Code Authority. First appearance of Man-Thing June June 10: In Pilote, the first chapter of the Blueberry story L'Homme qui valait 500 000 $ is published by Jean-Michel Charlier and Jean Giraud. June 12: The first issue of the British comics magazine Knockout is published. June 12: Norman Mansbridge's Fuss Pot makes its debut in Knockout. June 17: In San Diego, California, Peanuts Day is declared.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/schulz.htm Charles M. Schulz lambiek.net 2021-02-02 June 26: The final episode of Marten Toonder's Koning Hollewijn is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/toonder.htm Marten Toonder lambiek.net 29 January 2019 Batman #232 (DC Comics) First appearance of Ra's al GhulMcAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 145: "Writer Denny O'Neil once stated that he and artist Neal Adams 'set out to consciously and deliberately to create a villain...so exotic and mysterious that neither we nor Batman were sure what to expect.' Who they came up with was arguably Batman's most cunning adversary: the global eco-terrorist named Ra's al Ghul." The "Kree-Skrull War" story arc, written by Roy Thomas, begins in The Avengers #89 (running through issue #97, March 1972). Captain America and the Falcon #138: "It Happens in Harlem," drawn by John Romita, Sr. Tarzan #200: "The Secret Vaults of Opar," by Gaylord DuBois, Paul Norris, and Mike Royer. (Gold Key) Hollywood Romances, with issue #59, cancelled by Charlton. The first issue of the Italian humor series Abelarda, le avventure di una nonna terribile (The adventures of a terrible grandma), is published by Bianconi. July 10-16 July: The first episode of Peter de Smet's De Generaal is published. It will run until 1997.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/smet_de.htm Peter de Smet lambiek.net May 20, 2020 20 July: In Charles M. Schulz' Peanuts Marcie makes her debut. July 25: in Il Giornalino, debut of the Science-fiction series Gli Astrostoppisti (The star hitchhikers) by Alfredo Castelli and Nevio Zeccara.Dini Antonio 2019-02-22 "Gli Astrostoppisti" di Castelli e Zeccara: un classico ritrovato https://fumettologica.it/2019/02/astrostoppisti-castelli-zeccara-fumetti/ 2022-07-21 Fumettologica it-IT The final episode of Vic Forsythe's long-running newspaper comic Joe Jinks appears in print.Vic Forsythe https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/forsythe_v.htm House of Secrets #92 (DC Comics) First appearance of Swamp ThingMcAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 146: "'Swamp Thing' was the name of Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson's start of the 20th century tale, and its popularity with readers led a modernized version of the character into his own series a year later." The woman appearing on the cover of this issue was modeled after future comics writer Louise Simonson. When Swamp Thing debuted in this issue of House of Secrets as a "one-shot", no one could have known it would lead to an enduring hit franchise, least of all its cover model, future comics writer Louise Simonson. Paul Levitz Levitz Paul 75 Years of DC Comics The Art of Modern Mythmaking Taschen America 2010 978-3-8365-1981-6 481 The Incredible Hulk #141 (Marvel Comics) First appearance of Doc Samson Timmy the Timid Ghost (vol. 2), with issue #23, canceled by Charlton. August August 3: in Le journal de Tintin, first chapter of Le Monstre de Noireville, by André-Paul Duchâteau and Tibet. August 5: In the obscenity case against the British underground magazine Oz and their issue Schoolkids Oz the publishers are convicted. Particularly a pornographic parody of the children's comic Rupert Bear made by a 16-year old pupil named Vivian Berger drew a lot of controversy. However, within a few months the sentences are overturned.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/berger_vivian.htm Vivian Berger lambiek.net 4 May 2021 August 22: Henry Formhals quits drawing Freckles and His Friends, bringing the newspaper comic to a close after nearly 55 years of syndication. DC Comics raises the price of its typical comic book from 15 cents to 25 cents, and the page-count from 36 to 52 by adding reprints and new backup features.McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 144: "Although decreasing sales and inflation dictated a hefty cover price increase from 15 to 25 cents, [DC Comics Publisher Carmine] Infantino saw to it that extra pages containing classic reprints and new back-up features were added to DC titles."Levitz, p. 451: "Marvel took advantage of this moment to surpass DC in title production for the first time since 1957, and in sales for the first time ever." The "Snowbirds Don't Fly" story-arc, written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Neal Adams, begins in Green Lantern #85 (August/September cover date) (concluding in issue #86).McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 146 "It was taboo to depict drugs in comics, even in ways that openly condemned their use. However, writer Denny O'Neil and artist Neal Adams collaborated on an unforgettable two-part arc that brought the issue directly into Green Arrow's home, and demonstrated the power comics had to affect change and perception." (DC Comics) September September 9: In Spirou, the first chapter of the Spirou et Fantasio story L'abbaye truquée by Jean-Claude Fournier appears in print. September 18: Vic Neill first publishes The McTickles in The Beano. September 23: In Spirou, Jean-Marie Brouyère and Malik's series Archie Cash makes its debut.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/malik.htm Malik lambiek.net December 14, 2020 In Pif Gadget, the Corto Maltese story L'ange à la fenetre d'orient, by Hugo Pratt is first published. Set in Venice, it begins a new arc of Corto Maltese's adventures, with the First World War as background (Celtic Tales). September 25: The final issue of the British comics magazine TV Century 21 is published. September 30: The first episode of Asterix and the Laurel Wreath, by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, is prepublished in Pilote. The first episode of Henk Groeneveld's gag comic Opa is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/groeneveld_henk.htm Henk Groeneveld lambiek.net May 5, 2025 The Amazing Spider-Man #100: "The Spider or the Man?", by Stan Lee, Gil Kane, and Frank Giacoia. "The Six Arms Saga" story-arc begins (running through issue #102). With issue #20, Ghost Manor vol. 1 changes its title to Ghostly Haunts. October October 5: In Tintin, the first chapters of Edgar P. Jacobs Mortimer in Tokyo and of the Bruno Brazil story La Nuit des Chacals (The Jackals’ Night) by Greg and William Vance are prepublished. October 22: In Copenhagen the comics store Fantask opens its doors, which will become the oldest Danish comics store in the world.https://www.fantask.dk/history.asp Fantask.com — Om os www.fantask.dk May 20, 2020 October 22: first issue of the Italian magazine Menelik (Tattilo editore) dedicated to quality erotic comics. The Brave and the Bold #98 (written by Bob Haney) — Jim Aparo's first issue as artist. Haney and Aparo continue to contribute the majority of issues until the series' finale in July 1983. In the Days of the Mob #1 and Spirit World #1, two one-shot black-and-white magazines by Jack Kirby.McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 147: "Believing that new formats were necessary for the comics medium to continue evolving, Kirby oversaw the production of what was labeled his 'Speak-Out Series' of magazines: Spirit World and In the Days of the Mob...Sadly, these unique magazines never found their desired audience." Mister Miracle #4 (DC Comics) First appearance of Big Barda The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (Marvel Comics) First appearance of Morbius, the Living Vampire Girls' Romances (1950 series), with issue #160, is cancelled by DC. Under the sign of Capricorn, by Hugo Pratt, album reckoning six Corto Maltese's adventures set in the Caribbean and in Brazil. November Marvel Comics, following rival DC's lead, raises the price of its typical comic book from 15 cents to 25 cents, and the page-count from 36 to 52. The Avengers #93: Neal Adams begins his celebrated stint as Avengers artist, continuing the "Kree-Skrull War" story arc begun in issue #89 of the title. DC Special (1968 series), with issue #15 (November /December cover date), is cancelled by DC. December December 3: The first episode of Jean-Pol's Annie en Peter is published in Zonnestraal. It will run in this magazine until 1980, but the series itself will continue until 1987.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/j/jean_pol.htm Jean-Pol lambiek.net December 16: in Pilote, first chapter of Welcome to Alflolol  by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mezieres.Benvenuti su Alfiolol https://www.ubcfumetti.com/val/4.htm 2022-07-21 www.ubcfumetti.com December 28 : In Tintin magazine the first chapter of Michel Vaillant story Losing Streak by Jean Graton is prepublished. The Suske en Wiske story De Gekke Gokker kicks off in the newspapers De Standaard and Het Nieuwsblad. It's the first story where creator Willy Vandersteen passes on the pencil to his successor Paul Geerts.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/geerts_paul.htm Paul Geerts lambiek.net September 28, 2020 Marcel Gotlib launches his gag comic Hamster Jovial in the magazine Rock et Folk.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gotlib.htm Marcel Gotlib lambiek.net December 3, 2023 After a month-long experimentation with 25-cent comics, Marvel reduces the price of a typical comic to 20 cents, and returns the page-count from 52 to 36 pages. Bill Spicer, Michael Moore and Fred Walker found the Los Angeles Comic Book Company in Los Angeles. The Avengers #94: First appearance of the Mandroid power armor. Marvel Feature #1 (Marvel Comics) First appearance of The Defenders Green Lantern #87 (DC Comics) First appearance of John Stewart Specific date unknown thumb|Octobriana A Soviet detector, Petr Sadecký, reveals the existence of a supposed underground comix heroine, Octobriana, whose stories are distributed in secret behind the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe and Russia. His story is later revealed to be a hoax, as the comics are actually a completely normal and legal Czech comic series named Amazona, created by Zdeněk Burian and Bohumil Konečný, who are completely unaware of his scam.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/konecny_bohumil.htm Bohumil Konecny lambiek.net February 15, 2026 The first issue of the Flemish comics magazine/fanzine CISO-Magazine is published by Danny De Laet. It will change its name into Stripgids in 1974 and receive a new chief editor, Jan Smet. The Finnish Comics Society is established.http://www.sarjakuvaseura.fi/fi/in-english Suomen sarjakuvaseura ry - In english www.sarjakuvaseura.fi 29 January 2019 The final episode of Fuku-Chan by Ryuichi Yokoyama is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/y/yokoyama_ryuichi.htm Ryuichi Yokoyama lambiek.net May 20, 2020 Ever Meulen becomes cartoonist for the magazine HUMO and develops his gag comics Piet Peuk and Balthazar de Groene Steenvreter.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/meulen.htm Ever Meulen lambiek.net September 27, 2020 Jack Kirby introduces his Fourth World series in a number of new DC titlesMcAvennie Michael Dolan Hannah 1970s DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle Dorling Kindersley 2010 978-0-7566-6742-9 145 As the writer, artist, and editor of the Fourth World family of interlocking titles, each of which possessed its own distinct tone and theme, Jack Kirby cemented his legacy as a pioneer of grand-scale storytelling. — The Forever People, New Gods, and Mister Miracle — while continuing his run on Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. Kirby writes and draws all four titles during the year. Early in the year, DC Comics editorial director Carmine Infantino is promoted to publisher. Bill Schanes and Steve Schanes co-found Pacific Comics, starting out as a mail-order company selling to consumers via ads in the Comics Buyer's Guide. The Air Pirates collective is formed in San Francisco. Italian editor Renzo Barbieri launches two new horror-erotic series: Oltretomba (Underworld) and Lucifera. Denis Gifford publishes the books Discovering Comics and Stap Me: History of the British Newspaper Strip (1971). Ariel Dorfman and Armand Mattelart publish the book How to Read Donald Duck, a critical essay of Disney comics from a Marxist point of view.How to Read Donald Duck: Imperialist Ideology in the Disney Comic https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745339788/how-to-read-donald-duck/ March 2019 Pluto PressLazare Donald American Media and Mass Culture: Left Perspectives University of California Press 1987 9780520044951 16–17 Dutch comic artist Nico van Welzenes publishes his pornographic comics Peter Pik and Superlul.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/welzenes_nico_van.htm Nico van Welzenes Lambiek.net July 11, 2022 Births August August 12: Michel Koeniguer, French comics artist (The Bridge, Bomb Road, Misty Mission, Berlin sera notre tombeau), (d. 2021).https://www.ligneclaire.info/koeniguer-246008.html Le décès de Michel Koeniguer 7 April 2021 Ligne Claire French Deaths January January 17: Oscar Knudsen, Danish illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 72.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/knudsen_oscar.htm Oscar Knudsen lambiek.net May 20, 2020 January 27: E. Simms Campbell, American comics artist (Harlem Girls, Cuties), dies at age 65.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/simms_campbell_e.htm E. Simms Campbell lambiek.net 29 January 2019 February February 18: Walter Booth, British comics artist (Professor Potash), dies at age 81.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/booth_walter.htm Walter Booth lambiek.net 29 January 2019 February 24: Jan Bouman, Dutch comics artist and illustrator (Lijntrekker), dies at age 56.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bouman_jan.htm Jan Bouman lambiek.net 29 January 2019 February 21: Ercüment Kalmik, Turkish painter and comics artist (Çetin Kaptan, a.k.a. Çetinin), dies at age 61 or 62.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kalmik_ercument.htm Ercüment Kalmik lambiek.net May 20, 2020 March March 10: Ladislaus Kmoch, aka Ludwig Kmoch, Austrian illustrator, cartoonist and comics artist (Tobias Seicherl), dies at age 73.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kmoch_ludwig.htm Ludwig Kmoch lambiek.net 29 January 2019 April April 23: Marius J.G. Thomassen, aka Mathos, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (De Avonturen van Flits, de herder en Bull, de dog), dies at age 81.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/thomassen_marius.htm Marius J.G. Thomassen lambiek.net 29 January 2019 April: David Law, Scottish comics artist (Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, Beryl the Peril, Corporal Clott), dies at age 63.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/law_david.htm David Law lambiek.net 29 January 2019 May May 10: Ted Mathijsen, aka Roberic, Dutch comics artist (Ted Start), dies at age 44.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/roberic.htm Ted Mathijsen lambiek.net 29 January 2019 June June 5: Otto Waffenschmied, German comics artist (Muck und Puck, Max und Miki), dies at age 69.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/waffenschmied_otto.htm Otto Waffenschmied lambiek.net May 20, 2020 June 9: Russell R. Winterbotham, American novelist and comics writer (scripted Red Ryderhttps://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/harman_fred.htm Fred Harman lambiek.net May 20, 2020 and Kevin the Bold https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/collins_kreigh.htm Kreigh Collins lambiek.net October 2, 2022), dies at age 66.Winterbotham, Russ http://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/winterbotham_russ#sthash.Xk4PADwI.dpuf The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction 28 May 2015 June 27: Catrinus Tas, Dutch cartoonist, dies at age 42.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tas_catrinus.htm Catrinus Tas lambiek.net January 7, 2022 June: Henri Dimpre, French illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 64.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/dimpre_henri.htm Henri Dimpre lambiek.net May 20, 2020 June: Carl Rose, aka Earl Cros, American cartoonist (I say it's spinach), illustrator and comics artist (Our New Age), dies at age 68.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cros_earl.htm Earl Cros lambiek.net 29 January 2019 July July 2: Art Helfant, American comics artist (Timid Tim, Boitram the Boiglar and Heathcliff the Hobo), dies at age 72 or 73.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/helfant_art.htm Art Helfant lambiek.net 29 January 2019 July 7: Ub Iwerks, American animator and comics artist (Mickey Mouse), dies at age 70.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/i/iwerks_ub.htm Ub Iwerks lambiek.net 29 January 2019 July 19: Garry Cleveland Myers Sr., American psychologist and comics writer (Goofus and Gallant) and publisher (Highlights for Children), dies at age 87.https://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/bios/Myers__Garry Pennsylvania Center for the Book pabook.libraries.psu.edu May 20, 2020 July 24: Lou Fine, American comics artist (worked for Jumbo Comics, Quality Comics), dies at age 56.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/fine.htm Lou Fine lambiek.net 29 January 2019 August Specific date unknown: Julius Svendsen, Norwegian-American comics artist and animator (Disney comics), dies at age 51 or 52.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/svendsen_julius.htm Julius Svendsen lambiek.net May 20, 2020 October October 22: Cois Cassiers, Belgian comedian, cameraman and comic artist (comics for 't Kapoentje), dies at age https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cassiers_cois.htm Cois Cassiers lambiek.net 14 October 2025 October 25: Paul Terry, American animator, film director, film producer and comics artist (Have You Seen Alonzo?, Farmer Alfalfa, Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle), dies at age 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/terry_paul.htm Paul Terry lambiek.net 29 January 2019 November November: Hy Gage, American comics artist (Miss Information), dies at age 93.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gage_h.htm Hy Gage lambiek.net 29 January 2019 November 28: Vasil Zahariev, Bulgarian painter and comics artist, dies at age 76.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/z/zahariev_vasil.htm Vasil Zahariev lambiek.net May 20, 2020 December December 20: Roy Disney, American film producer (Walt Disney Company) and brother of Walt Disney, dies at age 78 from an intracranial hemorrhage. December 22: Godfried Bomans, Dutch novelist, columnist and comics writer (De Avonturen van Pa Pinkelman,https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/voges_c.htm Carol Voges lambiek.net 29 January 2019 Dick Parkerhttps://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/looy_rein_van.htm Rein van Looy lambiek.net 29 January 2019), dies at age 58 from a heart attack. December 23: Gray Croucher, aka Gray, British-Belgian comics artist and illustrator (Rikske en Fikske), dies at age 51.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gray.htm Gray Croucher lambiek.net 29 January 2019 December 28: Burt Gillett, American animator and film director (Walt Disney Company, Walter Lantz Productions), dies at age 80 from a heart attack. Specific date unknown: Joe Easley, American comics artist and illustrator (Along the Iron Pike), dies at age 87.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/easley_joe.htm Joe Easley lambiek.net 29 January 2019 Specific date unknown Georges Bourdin, French illustrator and comics artist (L'Histoire de Cochise), dies at age 83 or 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bourdin_georges.htm Georges Bourdin lambiek.net May 20, 2020 Reg Bunn, British comics artist (The Spider), dies at age 65 or 66.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bunn_reg.htm Reg Bunn lambiek.net 29 January 2019 Lev Gleason, American comics publisher (Lev Gleason Publications), dies at age 62 or 63.https://books.google.com/books?id=hnuQBQAAQBAJ&q=lev+gleason+1971&pg=PA163 Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [4 volumes]: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas 9780313397516 Keith Booker M. 2014-10-28 Abc-Clio James Jewell, Scottish comics artist (Wee Peem), dies at age 73. Noé Solano Vargas, Costa Rican comics artist (Candelario), dies at age 71 or 72.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/solano_vargas_noe.htm Noé Solano Vargas lambiek.net May 20, 2020 Exhibitions April 18–May 2: New York City — first exhibition of comic booksPascal, David. "Premiere Exposition de Bandes Dessinées a New York 18 April–2 Mai 1971," Phenix #17 (1971), pp. 22–23. September 8–November 7: 75 Years of the Comics, New York Cultural Center, New York — curated by Maurice HornOelsner, Lesley. "A Retrospective on the Comics Opens (Pow!)," New York Times (September 8, 1971), p. 54. Conventions January 2: Miamicon '71 (Miami, Florida)Van Hise James February 1971 Miamicon '71 Was An Experience Rocket's Blast-Comicollector #78 24–27 February 27–28: Comicon '71 (British Comic Art Convention) (Waverley Hotel, London, England) — organized by Bram Stokes and Dez Skinn; guest of honor: Frank Bellamy; other guests include Frank Dickens, Mick Farren, and Edward BarkerSkinn, Dez. "Early days of UK comics conventions and marts," https://web.archive.org/web/20120201083457/http://dezskinn.com/fanzines-3/ 2012-02-01 DezSkinn.com. Accessed Mar. 3, 2013. Summer: Name TK (Boston, Massachusetts) June 17–20: Houstoncon '71 (Houston, Texas) — official guests include Kirk Alyn at his first fan convention July 2–4: Comic Art Convention (Statler Hilton Hotel, New York City) — presentation of the Goethe Awards,"The 1971 Goethe Awards" (ballot), Graphic Story World vol. 2, #2 (whole #6) (July 1972), p. 29. emceed by Tony Isabella and Carl Gafford.Miller, John Jackson. "Goethe/Comic Fan Art Award winners, 1971-74," https://web.archive.org/web/20100920035152/http://www.cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/goethecomic-fan-art-award-winners-1971-74 2010-09-20 CBGXtra (July 19, 2005). Convention credited by Will Eisner for his return to comics: I came back into the field because of [convention organizer Phil Seuling]. I remember [him] calling me in New London, [Connecticut], where I was sitting there as chairman of the board of Croft Publishing Co. My secretary said, 'There's a Mr. Seuling on the phone and he's talking about a comics convention. What is that?' She said, 'I didn't know you were a cartoonist, Mr. Eisner.' 'Oh, yes,' I said, 'secretly; I'm a closet cartoonist.' I came down and was stunned at the existence of the whole world. ... That was a world that I had left, and I found it very exciting, very stimulating".Gary Groth Gary Groth http://archives.tcj.com/267/e_groth.html Will Eisner: Chairman of the Board https://web.archive.org/web/20110320043853/http://archives.tcj.com/267/e_groth.html 2011-03-20 The Comics Journal 267 May 2005 July 8–11: D-Con '71 (Sheraton-Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas) — 6th annual Southwesterncon; guest of honor: Robert Blochhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0088645/bio/?ref_=nm_ql_1 Robert Bloch: Biography Internet Movie Database February 20, 2023 August 6–8: Golden State Comic Con (e.g., the second occurrence of what becomes San Diego Comic-Con) (Muir College, University of California, San Diego Campus, La Jolla, California) — official guests: Kirk Alyn, Leigh Brackett, Ray Bradbury, Edmund Hamilton, Jack Kirby August 14–15: Metro Con (Statler Hotel, Springfield, Virginia) — second annual show organized by 16-year-old Gary Groth; attendees include guest of honor Frank Frazetta,Karasik Paul Paul Karasik http://paulkarasik.blogspot.com/2016/12/meet-gary.html Meet Gary We Told You So: Comics as Art Michael Dean Tom Spurgeon Tom Spurgeon Fantagraphics 2016 Phil Seuling, Bud Plant, Dave Cockrum,Jacobson Aileen Serious Comics Fans The Washington Post August 16, 1971 B2 Dennis O'Neil,Thompson, Kim and Gary Groth. "War and Peace With Denny O'Neil," The Comics Journal #66 (September 1981), p. 56. Ted White, Len Wein, Mark Hanerfeld, Marv Wolfman, and Gerry ConwayWriters of the Comics: Metro Con 71: Denny O'Neil, Ted White, Len Wein Gary Groth Gary Groth 18–25 Word Balloons 1 March 1974 August 20-21: Miamicon II (Miami, Florida)Van Hise James September 1971 Miamicon II Rocket's Blast-Comicollector 84 120–121 October 29–November 1: Salone Internazionale dei Comics a.k.a. "Lucca 7" (Lucca, Italy) — festival expands to four daysTanto per Ricordare il Salone Just to Remember the Salon https://www.afnews.info/deposito/TrainiLucca/ AFNews.info Rinaldo Traini it July 30, 2007 November 26–28: Creation Con (New Yorker Hotel, New York City) — first iteration of this trade show,Pinaha Bob Creation '71 No Turkey! Comic Fandom Monthly Jan 1971 4–7Beerbohm, Robert. "Update to Comics Dealer Extraordinaire Robert Beerbohm: In His Own Words," Comic-Convention Memories (June 24, 2010). produced by two 14-year-old Queens schoolboys, Adam Malin and Gary Berman;http://www.creationent.com/pastevents.htm The Comic Book Conventions: The humble beginnings...continued... Creation Entertainment June 4, 2012. guest: Jim Sterankohttp://www.creationent.com/pastevents.htm The Comic Book Conventions: The humble beginnings... Creation Entertainment June 4, 2012 Awards Goethe Awards Presented July 3, 1972, (for comics published in 1971) at the Comic Art Convention, New York City in a ceremony emceed by Tony Isabella and Carl Gafford. The Goethe Award ballot was initially published in The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom,The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom #14 (Apr. 1972). The Monster Times,"Comix Freex Rally! Unite! Vote for your favorite comix!", The Monster Times #7 (Apr. 26, 1972), pp. 6-8. and Graphic Story World."The 1971 Goethe Awards," Graphic Story World, v. 2, #2 (whole #6) (July 1972), p. 29. Nominations were sent in from 335 readers. Ultimately, there were 7 categories with 4-7 nominees in each category. 700 fans voted for the final nominees.Miller, John Jackson. "GOETHE/COMIC FAN ART AWARD WINNERS, 1971-74," Comics Buyer's Guide (July 19, 2005). https://web.archive.org/web/20100920035152/http://www.cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/goethecomic-fan-art-award-winners-1971-74 September 20, 2010 The award results were also published in Comic Art News & Reviews.Seiler, Rick. "Telegraphics," Comic Art News & Reviews v. 1, #1 (Sept. 1972), pp. 3-4. Favorite Artist: TK Favorite Writer: TK Favorite Editor: TK Favorite Comic Book: TK Favorite Comic-Book Story: TK Favorite Comic-Book Character: TK Favorite Fanzine: The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom Favorite Fan Writer: Tony IsabellaThe Comic Reader #90 (October 1972). Shazam Awards Presented in 1972 for comics published in 1971: Best Continuing Feature: Conan the Barbarian (Marvel) Best Individual Story: "Snowbirds Don't Fly", by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams, Green Lantern/Green Arrow #85 (DC) Best Writer (Dramatic Division): Roy Thomas Best Penciller (Dramatic Division): Neal Adams Best Inker (Dramatic Division): Dick Giordano Best Writer (Humor Division): John Albano Best Penciller (Humor Division): Dan DeCarlo Best Inker (Humor Division): Henry Scarpelli Best Letterer: Gaspar Saladino Best Colorist: Tatjana Wood Best Foreign Artist: Frank Bellamy Outstanding New Talent: (tie) Michael Kaluta Richard Corben Special Recognition: Gil Kane, "for Blackmark, his paperback comics novel" Special Achievement by an Individual: Jack Kirby, "for his Fourth World series in Forever People, New Gods, Mister Miracle, Jimmy Olsen" Hall of Fame: Will Eisner First issues by title Charlton Comics Ghost Manor vol. 2Release: October Editor: Sal Gentile.Ghostly Haunts Release: September Editor: Sal Gentile. Haunted Release: September Editor: Sal Gentile. DC Comics Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love Release: February /March Editor: Dorothy Woolfolk. Artist: Tony DeZuniga. DC 100 Page Super Spectacular: debuts with issue #4 Release: September /October Editor: Joe Orlando. Forever People Release: February /March Writer/Artist: Jack Kirby. Ghosts Release: September /October Editor: Murray Boltinoff. Mister Miracle Release: April. Writer/Artist: Jack Kirby. New Gods Release: February /March Writer/Artist: Jack Kirby. Weird War Tales Release: September /October Editor: Joe Kubert. Marvel Comics Kull the Conqueror Release: June. Writer: Roy Thomas. Artists: Ross Andru and Wally Wood. Marvel Feature Release: December. Writer: Roy Thomas. Artists: Ross Andru and Bill Everett. Marvel Spotlight Release: November. Writer: Gardner Fox. Artists: Syd Shores and Wally Wood. Savage Tales Release: May by Curtis Magazines. Editor: Stan Lee. Independent titles Air Pirates Funnies Release: July by Last Gasp's imprint "Hell Comics". Countdown Release: February 20 by Polystyle Publications. The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Release: February by Rip Off Press. Writer/Artist: Gilbert Shelton. Mickey Rat Release: December by Los Angeles Comic Book Company. Writer/Artist: Robert Armstrong. Tammy Release: February 6 by IPC Magazines. Initial appearance by character name DC Comics Big Barda in Mister Miracle #4 (October) Bruno Mannheim in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #139 (July) Black Racer in New Gods #3 (July) Champions of Angor in Justice League of America #87 (February) Blue Jay Silver Sorceress DeSaad in Forever People #2 (May) Doctor Bedlam in Mister Miracle #2 (May/June) Dubbilex in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #136 (March) Forever People in Forever People #1 (March) Glorious Godfrey in Forever People #3 (June) Gnarrk in Teen Titans #33 (June) Granny Goodness in Mister Miracle #2 (May/June) Highfather in New Gods #1 (February /March) Infinity-Man in Forever People #1 (March) John Stewart in Green Lantern #87 (December) Kalibak in New Gods #1 (February/March) Lightray in New Gods #1 (February/March) Mantis in Forever People #2 (June) Merlyn in Justice League of America #94 (November) Metron in New Gods #1 (February/March) Mister Miracle in Mister Miracle #1 (April) Oberon in Mister Miracle #1 (April) Orion in New Gods #1 (February/March) Ra's al Ghul in Batman #232 (June) Sonny Sumo in Forever People #4 (September) Swamp Thing in House of Secrets #92 (July) Talia al Ghul in Detective Comics #411 (May) Virman Vundabar in Mister Miracle #5 (December) Marvel Comics Defenders in Marvel Feature #1 (December) Doc Samson in The Incredible Hulk #141 (July) Jarella in The Incredible Hulk #140 (June) Man-Thing in Savage Tales #1 (May) Mockingbird in Astonishing Tales #6 (June) Morbius in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (October) Overmind in Fantastic Four #113 (August) Serpent Men in Kull the Conqueror #2 (September) Spymaster in Iron Man #33 Squadron Supreme in The Avengers #85 (March) Blue Eagle Doctor Spectrum Golden Archer Hyperion Lady Lark Nighthawk Tom Thumb Whizzer Valkyrie (Samantha Parrington) in The Incredible Hulk #142 (August) Independent titles Dirty Duck in Air Pirates Funnies #1 (July, Last Gasp) Yama in Il figlio di Mefisto (March, Bonelli) Zippy the Pinhead in Real Pulp Comix #1 (March, Print Mint) References