1995 in comics

none Notable events of 1995 in comics. Events and publication Year overall Publishers Broadway Comics, Tekno Comix, Class Comics, Fantasy Flight Publications, Moonstone Books, A is A, and Ace Comics all debut; WildStorm introduces its Homage Comics imprint; Defiant Comics ceases publishing Marvel Comics reintroduces the Amazing Fantasy comic book with #16 with a December 1995 date. It was cancelled with a March 1996 date. All three issues feature Spider-Man. Scott Adams is the first U.S. syndicated newspaper cartoonist to make his comic (Dilbert) also available online, as a webcomic, publishing it on his own site.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/adams_scott.htm Scott Adams lambiek.net February 15, 2026 January After Xavier: The Age of Apocalypse is launched. All X-titles change to different names for the next four months. Thor marks his 400th appearance in Marvel Comics with issue #482. Silver Surfer vol. 2 #100: by Ron Marz, Joe Phillips, and Tom Grindberg. The final issue of the second attempt to launch a Lucky Luke monthly magazine is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/morris.htm Morris lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Specific date in January unknown: Dutch cartoonist Opland wins the Inktspotprijs for Best Political Cartoon.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/opland.htm Opland February Doom Patrol vol. 2 is canceled by DC Comics with issue #87. March Jerry Ordway launches The Power of Shazam for DC Comics. The title has a March 1995 cover date. Marvel Comics Presents vol. 1 is canceled by Marvel with issue #175. March 9: Marvel Comics (through its Fleer subsidiary) buys trading card manufacturer SkyBox International for $150 million. April The Amazing Spider-Man #400: "A Death In the Family." Die-cut embossed cover. (Marvel Comics). April 1: In Sioux City, Iowa Fran and Kevin McGarry found the comics store ACME Comics & Collectibles.http://www.buzzfile.com/business/Acme-Comics-and-Collectibles-Inc-712-258-6171 Acme Comics and Collectibles Inc www.buzzfile.com May 21, 2020 April 30: DC Comics announces its products will be distributed exclusively by Diamond Comics Distribution, Inc. May Specific date in May unknown: Nero receives a comics mural in Brussels, as part of the Brussels' Comic Book Route.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/sleen.htm Marc Sleen lambiek.net June 24, 2021 Fantastic Four #400: "Even the Watchers Can Die!" by Tom DeFalco, Paul Ryan, and Dan Bulanadi. X-Men: Omega is released and the X-titles revert to their normal continuity. Loki makes an appearance in issue #21 of the Malibu Ultraverse title Hard Case. Superman (vol. 2) #100: "The Death of Clark Kent," by Dan Jurgens. June June 5: Dragon Ball Z is concluded, with the end of the Majiin Boo saga. Specific date unknown: Suske en Wiske receive a comics mural in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the Brussels' Comic Book Route.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vandersteen.htm Willy Vandersteen lambiek.net June 24, 2021 July July 24: Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics announce they will be exclusively distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors. Savage Sword of Conan, with issue #235, is cancelled by Marvel. Marvel cancels all three Punisher titles due to poor sales: The Punisher vol. 2 (1987 series) is canceled with issue #104 (with The Punisher taking on Bullseye) Punisher War Journal is canceled with issue #80 The Punisher War Zone is canceled with issue #41 August Deadline is canceled by Deadline Publications Ltd with issue #70 (Aug./Sept.). Johnny the Homicidal Maniac debuts. First issue of The Sandman: The wake, by Neil Gaiman and Michael Zulli (DC Comics). September September 11: In the Danish magazine Anders & co, Plastic Mickey, by Michael T. Gilbert and Cèsar Ferioli Pealez; debut of Doc Static. September 17: Suske en Wiske receive a statue in Antwerp, Belgium, located in the Heidestatiestraat. Malibu Comics relaunches its Ultraverse titles with the Infinity promotion. The most popular characters, such as Prime, Mantra, Exiles, and Rune, come back with all-black covers and an infinity symbol on the cover. Marvel's Marvel Edge imprint debuts, featuring the titles Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, Ghost Rider, and Incredible Hulk October October 21–22:http://www.anp-archief.nl/page/47590/breda-22-oktober-1995 Breda, 22 oktober 1995 Anp Archief May 21, 2020 During the Stripdagen in Breda, the Netherlands, Wilbert Plijnaar, Robert van der Kroft and Jan van Die, aka De Wiroja's, receive the Stripschapprijs.https://www.trouw.nl/gs-be491182 Stripschapprijs 1995 Aug 10, 1995 Trouw May 21, 2020https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/1995/08/10/stripschapprijs-voor-trio-wirojas-7277012-a521609 Stripschapprijs voor trio Wiroja's NRC May 21, 2020 The magazine Zone 5300 wins the Jaarprijs voor Bijzondere Verdiensten (nowadays the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs).https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/p.-hans-frankfurtherprijs/complete-lijst.php Het Stripschap - Complete lijst Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures is canceled by Archie Comics with issue #72. November November 4: The final episode of José Miguel Heredia's Perro Mundo is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/heredia_jose-miguel.htm José Miguel Heredia lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Marvel launches The Punisher #1 under the Marvel Edge imprint Animal Man is canceled by DC Comics with issue #89. December December 10: Italian comic artist Bonvi (of Sturmtruppen, Cattivik and Nick Carter fame), dies in a car accident, at age 54.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bonvi.htm Bonvi lambiek.net August 6, 2025 December 31: The final episode of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes is published.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/watterson.htm Bill Watterson lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Deaths January January 1: Nans van Leeuwen, Dutch illustrator, novelist and comics artist (Piggelmee), dies at age 94.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/leeuwen_nans-van.htm Nans van Leeuwen lambiek.net January 5: James S. Burnett, A.K.A. Jim Burnett, American comics writer (Nubbin,https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/crenshaw_george.htm George Crenshaw lambiek.net 7 April 2018 Winston https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/sajem_johnny.htm Johnny Sajem lambiek.net 7 April 2018), dies at age 73.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vincennes-sun-commercial-james-s-bu/44092288/ James S. Burnett obituary 9 January 1995 2 15 February 2024 newspapers.com January 12: George Price, American cartoonist (The New Yorker), dies at age 93.https://www.nytimes.com/1995/01/14/obituaries/george-price-93-cartoonist-of-oddities-dies.html George Price, 93, Cartoonist of Oddities, Dies Glenn Collins The New York Times 21 December 1995https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/price_george.htm George Price lambiek.net January 16: Nin, Spanish comics artist (Trompy, El Habitante del Viejo Castillo de Mockery, Don Espino el Buen Vecino, El Monin y sus Gangsters), dies at age 62.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/n/nin.htm Nin lambiek.net May 21, 2020 January 19: Don Tobin, American animator and comics artist (Little Woman), dies at age 79.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tobin_don.htm Don Tobin lambiek.net March 22, 2021 January 24: Frank Emery, American mural artist, jazz musician, photographer, animator, illustrator, and comics artist (4), dies at age 37.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/emery_frank.htm Frank Emery lambiek.net May 21, 2020 January 31: Alfredo Cardona Peña, Costa Rican-Mexican novelist and comics writer, dies at age 77.http://www.elem.mx/autor/datos/195 Alfredo Cardona Peña: Detalle del autor Enciclopedia de la literatura en México FLM–CONACULTA May 21, 2020 February February 4: Odette Fumet, Canadian illustrator, novelist and comics artist (newspaper comic strip adaptations of swashbuckler novels), dies at age 94.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vincent_ro.htm Rodolphe & Odette Vincent lambiek.net May 21, 2020 February 11: Sharon Alston, New Zealand comics artist, painter and illustrator (made comics for Broadsheet), dies at age 46 from breast cancer.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/alston_sharon.htm Sharon Alston lambiek.net May 21, 2020 February 13: Bill Perry, American comics artist (Ned Handy, assisted on Harold Teen, continued Gasoline Alley), dies at age 89.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/perry_bill.htm Bill Perry lambiek.net May 21, 2020 February 18: Walter Ball, Canadian comics artist (Rural Route), dies at age 83.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/ball_walter.htm Walter Ball lambiek.net February 14, 2021 February 19: Paul Jamin, aka Jam, Alfred Gérard and/or Alidor, Belgian comics artist and cartoonist (Le Vol du Bourdon), dies at age 83.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/j/jamin_paul.htm Paul Jamin lambiek.net February 21: Dick Oldden, American cartoonist and comic artist (The Genius), dies at age 63.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/oldden_dick.htm Dick Oldden lambiek.net February 23: Don Heck, American comics artist (co-creator of Iron Man, continued Avengers), dies at age 66.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/heck_don.htm Don Heck lambiek.net Specific date unknown: Hugh Morren, British comics artist (Tommy Wack), dies at age 74.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/morren_hugh.htm Hugh Morren lambiek.net May 21, 2020 March March 22: Hein Auke Kray, Dutch comics artist (Baas Blaas, de Tielse Kruidenier), dies at age 93.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kray_hein.htm Hein Kray lambiek.net May 21, 2020 March 29: Mort Meskin, American comics artist (DC Comics) dies at age 78.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/meskin_m.htm Morton Meskin lambiek.net March 29: Willy Schermelé, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Winkie, Bartje en Zwartje, Kater Kwik, Jaap en zijn Aap, Kees en Kikkie, Met z'n Drieën), dies at age 90.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/schermele_willy.htm Willy Schermelé lambiek.net May 21, 2020 March 31: Dennis Malcolm Reader, British children's book writer, illustrator and comics artist (Catgirl, Powerman, Electro Girl, Rick Larson, Both 3000, Burt Steele, Wonder Boy, Acromaid, Venus, Phantom Maid, Johnny Wilde, Tim Craig, Dusty Trale), dies at age 68.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/reader_dm.htm Dennis Malcolm Reader lambiek.net October 11, 2020 April April 19: Reg Wootton, British comics artist (Sporting Sam), died at age 86.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/wootton_reg.htm Reg Wootton lambiek.net April 29: Ingrid Wallerström, Swedish novelist, illustrator and comics artist (Taggstraden, Nisse har fått en Trumma), dies at age 102.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/wallerstrom_ingrid.htm Ingrid Wallerström lambiek.net 7 April 2018 May May 5: Ye Qianyu, Chinese comics artist (Mr. Wang), dies at age 88.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/q/qianyu_ye.htm Ye Qianyu lambiek.net May 18: Bob Uschi, Dutch radio documentary maker, illustrator, sports cartoonist and comic artist (Dom Bom Bassie, Jonas Kwistebiebel), dies at age 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/u/uschi_bob.htm Bob Uschi lambiek.net May 26: Friz Freleng, American animator and cartoonist (Looney Tunes, Tweety and Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, The Pink Panther), dies at age 88.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/freleng_fritz.htm Friz Freleng lambiek.net June June 2: Walter Frehm, American comics artist (continued Ripley's Believe It or Not!), dies at age 88 or 89.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/frehm_walter.htm Walter Frehm lambiek.net December 30, 2020 June 5: Raye Horne, American underground comix artist (Gay Hearthrobs, White Whore Funnies), dies at age 50.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/horne_raye.htm Raye Horne lambiek.net June 26: Bernard Duc, French comic artist (Mystères du Cosmos, Les Baladins, contributed to Le Crime Ne Paie Pas) and author (L'Art de la BD), dies at age 62.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/duc.htm Bernard Duc lambiek.net July July 16: Harry Buckinx, Dutch comics artist (Titul, Titula, De Familie Aepebroeck), dies from cancer at age 51.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/buckinx.htm%22?lan=dutch Harry Buckinx lambiek.net July 20: George Caragonne, American comics writer and editor (Marvel Comics, Penthouse Comix), commits suicide at c. age 30. July 22: Rick Yager, American comics artist (continued Buck Rogers), dies at age 85.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/y/yager_rick.htm Rick Yager lambiek.net 7 April 2018 July 25: Balthasar Lippisch, German illustrator, caricaturist, animator and comics artist (Pip & Zip), dies at age 74 or 75.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/lippisch_balthasar.htm Balthasar Lippisch lambiek.net 7 April 2018 August August 1: Daniel Chauvin, French comics artist (assisted on Tanguy et Laverdure and Buck Danny), dies at age 56 from stomach cancer.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/chauvin_daniel.htm Daniel Chauvin lambiek.net 7 April 2018 Noel Gloesner, French comics artist (Les Indégonflables de Chantovent, Yann le Vaillant), dies at age 77.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gloesner_noel.htm Noël Gloesner lambiek.net May 21, 2020 August 5: Bert Peleman, Belgian poet, novelist, painter and comic writer (Peerke Sorgeloos and Bert, De Lustige Trekker, drawn by Willy Vandersteenhttps://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vandersteen.htm Willy Vandersteen lambiek.net), dies at age 80.Peleman, Bert – Schrijversgewijs https://schrijversgewijs.be/schrijvers/peleman-bert/ 2024-08-19 nl-NL August 9: Stef Vanstiphout, Belgian illustrator and comic artist (Puk de Nar, Ragebol), dies at age 64.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vanstiphout_stef.htm Stef Vanstiphout lambiek.net August 20: Hugo Pratt, Italian comics artist (Corto Maltese, El Sargento Kirk, Ernie Pike, Jesuit Joe, Asso di Picche), dies at age 68.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/pratt_h.htm Hugo Pratt lambiek.net September September 7: Russell Johnson, American comics artist (Mister Oswald), dies at age 101.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/j/johnson_russ.htm Russ Johnson lambiek.net September 9: Toon Rammelt, Dutch comics artist, illustrator and radio executive (De Vliegvarobiel van Professor Knap, Sikkie en Dikkie en de Reis naar Luilekkerland, Hummel, Lummel en hun avonturen met de houten doos, De Stakelijers, Eduard), dies at age 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/rammelt_toon.htm Toon Rammelt lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Pim van Boxsel, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Cartouche, De Wonderlijke Avonturen van Philomene), dies at age 71 from heart failure.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/boxsel_pim_van.htm Pim van Boxsel lambiek.net 7 April 2018 September 13: Walter Goetz, German-British comics artist and illustrator (Colonel Up and Mr. Down, Dab and Flounder), dies at age 83.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/goetz_w.htm Walter Goetz lambiek.net May 21, 2020 September 21: Carl Hollander, Dutch children's book illustrator and comic artist (Rosie Geur en Manus Gein, Daantje Doedel), dies at age 61.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hollander_carl.htm Carl Hollander lambiek.net May 14, 2025 September 30: Nestor Redondo, Filipino comics artist (DC Comics, Marvel Comics), dies at age 67.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/redondo.htm Nestor Redondo lambiek.net October October 2: John Belfi, American comic artist (assisted on comics based on The Saint, drew Straight Arrow) and inker (Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Dan Flagg), drew comics for Quality Comics, Charlton Comics, Lev Gleason,...), dies at age 71.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/belfi_john.htm John Belfi lambiek.net October 2: Georges Langlais, A.K.A. Gal, French illustrator and comic artist (drew historical comics, among others for L'Oncle Paul), dies at age 80.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gal.htm Georges Langlais lambiek.net October 16: Miguel Angel Nieto Ventura, Spanish comics writer (Grouñidos en El Desierto), dies at age 47 or 48.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/ventura_enrique.htm Enrique Ventura October 21: Jesús Blasco, Spanish comics artist and writer (Cuto, Capitán Trueno), dies at age 75.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/blasco_jesus.htm Jesús Blasco lambiek.net October 21: Manuel Vázquez Gallego, Spanish comics artist (Las hermanas Gilda, La familia Cebolleta, Anacleto, agente secreto), dies at age 65 from a stroke.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vazquez_manuel.htm Manuel Vázquez lambiek.net 7 April 2018 October 30: Patrick Nicolle, British comics artist (made comics for Amalgamated Press, Fleetway Press and IPC), dies at age 97.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/n/nicolle_patrick.htm Patrick Nicolle Lambiek.net 24 September 2021 November November 1: Floriano Bozzi, A.K.A. Sam Göspel, Italian comics artist (Auranella, Bernada, Jessica, Leonardo), dies at age 69.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bozzi_floriano.htm Floriano Bozzi lambiek.net January 22, 2021 November 2: Ollie Harrington, American comics artist (Dark Laughter), dies at age 83 in Berlin, Germany. December December 1: Jack Alderman, Canadian-American comics artist (drew stories for Fiction House, Ace Periodicals, Fawcett Comics, Better Publications, Timely Comics, Charlton Comics,...), dies at age 74.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/alderman_jack.htm Jack Alderman lambiek.net December 4: Petar Gligorovski, Macedonian painter, comics artist, animator and animated film director (Adam 5 do 12), dies at age 57.http://zagrebfilm.hr/katalog_film_detail_e.asp?sif=757&counter=80&sif_kat=2&modul=&serijal= https://web.archive.org/web/20110721103610/http://zagrebfilm.hr/katalog_film_detail_e.asp?sif=757&counter=80&sif_kat=2&modul=&serijal= 2011-07-21 Zagreb Film, "Na Vrhu", (1969) December 5: L. B. Cole, American comics artist (Contact Comics, Captain Flight Comics), dies at age 77.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cole_l_b.htm L.B. Cole lambiek.net December 9: Elsie Hix, American comic writer (continued Strange as It Seems), dies at age 93.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hix_john.htm John Hix lambiek.net August 27, 2024 December 10: Bonvi, Italian comics writer and artist (Sturmtruppen, Cattivik, Nick Carter, Marzolino Tarantola), dies at age 54.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bonvi.htm Bonvi lambiek.net August 6, 2025 Ganes T.H., Indonesian comics artist (Si Buta dari Gua Hantu), dies at age 60.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/ganes_th.htm Ganes T.H. lambiek.net May 21, 2020 December 13: Mentis Bostantzoglou, aka Bost, Greek illustrator, playwright, lyricist, painter and comics artist (worked on Classics Illustrated), dies at age 76 or 77.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bostantzoglou_mentis.htm Mentis Bostantzoglou lambiek.net 15 February 2021 December 15: Willy Smit, Dutch comics artist (Tijs Wijs de Torenwachter), dies at age 94.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/smit_willy.htm Willy Smit lambiek.net 7 April 2018 Specific date unknown Benigani, Spanish comics artist, dies at age 92 or 93.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/benigani.htm Benigani lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Alex Cubie, Scottish comics artist and animator (continued Rupert Bear), dies at age 83 or 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cubie_alex.htm Alex Cubie lambiek.net 7 April 2018 José De Lemos, Portuguese comics artist, dies at age 85.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/de-lemos_jose.htm José De Lemos lambiek.net 7 April 2018 Egidio Gherlizza, Italian comics artist (Signor Giulivo), dies at age 85 or 86.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gherlizza_egidio.htm Egidio Gherlizza lambiek.net 30 March 2021 Robert Gring, French illustrator and comic artist, dies at age 72 or 73.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gring_robert.htm Robert Gring lambiek.net 14 March 2025 Óskar, aka Oskar Pinto Lobo, Portuguese comics artist (Tom Migas e o seu cavalo Cara Linda, comics about Laurel & Hardy), dies at age 81 or 82.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/oskar.htm Oskar lambiek.net 7 April 2018 Wies Peleman, Belgian comics artist (Meneer Kommix & Strip, Pim en Pom in de Zoo, Prietpraat Ballon, Adam and Zee), dies at age 72 or 73.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/peleman_wies.htm Wies Peleman lambiek.net March 15, 2024 Don Tobin, American animator and comics artist (Little Woman), dies at age 78 or 79.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tobin_don.htm Don Tobin lambiek.net May 21, 2020 Desmond Walduck, British comic artist (worked on Dan Dare), dies at age 74 or 75.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/walduck_desmond.htm Desmond Walduck lambiek.net September 19, 2022 Roberto Wilson, Canadian comic artist (Robert et Roland, Le Passion de Notre Seigneur Jésus), dies at age 66 or 67.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/wilson_roberto.htm Roberto Wilson lambiek.net September 28, 2022 Malek Zirout, Algerian comic artist (La Route du Sel), dies at age 61 or 62.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/z/zirout_malek.htm Malek Zirout lambiek.net July 22, 2022 Exhibitions July 30–August 27: (Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Cultural Arts Center, Columbus, Ohio): "Anything Can Happen in a Comic Strip: Centennial Reflections on an American Art Form"Anything Can Happen in a Comic Strip: Centennial Reflections on an American Art Form M. Thomas Inge Ohio State University Libraries, University Press of Mississippi, and Randolph-Macon College 1995 August 1–October 27: (Ohio State University Cartoon, Graphic, and Photographic Arts Research Library, Columbus, Ohio): "See You in the Funny Papers: American Life as Reflected in the Newspaper Comic Strip," curated by Lucy Shelton Caswell, in conjunction with the Festival of Cartoon Art August 24–October 14: (Martin Luther King Jr. Complex for Performing and Cultural Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio): "Sequential Art: The Next Step", curated by Robert Stull; the work of young, mostly African American, cartoonists Darrell Gates, Grey, Hannibal King, Louis Small, Jr., Jeff Smith, and Stull; in conjunction with the Festival of Cartoon Art. Later traveled to the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Boston; the Words & Pictures Museum in Northampton, MA; the Afro-American Cultural Center in Charlotte, NC; and the Tubman Museum in Macon, GA.BLACK HISTORY – THE NEXT STEP February 7, 2014 Rob Stull RobStull.com https://robstull.com/art/blog/black-history-the-next-step/ December 2, 1995 – January 27, 1996 (Exit Art, New York City) : "Imaginary Beings" — artists include Sue de Beer, Judy Fox, Shirin Neshat, Tom Otterness, Roxy Paine, S. Clay Wilson December 7, 1995 – February 11, 1996 (Words & Pictures Museum, Northampton, Massachusetts): "Classic Comics — A Selection of Stories from EC Comics," featuring the work of, among others, John Severin Conventions January 15: Albuquerque Comic Con (Albuquerque Marriott, Albuquerque, New Mexico) — guests include Sheldon Moldoff and Tom GrindbergSchoellkopf Andrea Convention Indulges Comic Book Addicts Albuquerque Journal 16 Jan 1995 A1 January 22: Great Eastern Conventions Boston (57 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts) — c. 750 attendeesDoten Patti Comics convention a real draw The Boston Globe 21 Jan 1995 23 January 26–29: Angoulême International Comics Festival (Angoulême, France) — 22nd annual festivalThompson Mark Jacques Dutrey Newswatch International News: Angouleme and All That: French Comics Overview The Comics Journal 176 Apr 1995 36-37 February 19: Spirits of Independence (Austin, Texas) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Martin Wagner February 24–26: The New York Comic Book Spectacular (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City)Szadkowski Joseph A 'Wow!' and a ho-hum from Fleer Washington Times 18 Feb 1995 E.2 Spring: MegaCon (Orlando, Florida) — guests include Gil Kane, Dick Giordano, and Howard Chaykin March: Motor City Comic Con I March 25: Spirits of Independence (Hyatt Downtown, Columbus, OH) — guests include Dave Sim and Gerhard, Paul Pope, Steve Bissette, and M'Oak April: Pittsburgh Comicon (Monroeville, Pennsylvania) April 15–16: Dallas Fantasy Fair I (Harvey Hotel, Irving, Texas) — guests include Adam Hughes, Susie Owens, and Mark GoddardMaurstad Tom Dreamland - Think it's all in your mind? - Maybe not at the Fantasy Fair Dallas Morning News Apr 17, 1995 April 15: Spirits of Independence (Seattle, Washington) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Drew Hayes April 21–23: WonderCon (Oakland, California) — held in conjunction with Pro/Con May 19: Alternative Press Expo (San Jose, California) Summer: CAPTION (Oxford Union Society, Oxford, England) June 23–25: Atlanta Fantasy Fair (Castlegate Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia) — final iteration of this show; official guests include Claudia Christian, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Jeff Pittarelli, Don Hillsman II, Wayne Vansant, Joe Phillips June 23: Small Press Expo (Bethesda, Maryland) — second annual show; exhibitors include David Lapham, David Mazzucchelli, Dave Sim, Gerhard, Bebe Williams, Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, and Greg HylandEvry Ron Small Press Brings In Small Donation for CBLDF: Small Press Expo Highlights Independent Creators The Comics Journal 179 Aug 1995 20–21 June 30–July 2:Reuter Lisa Three Events Perfect for Holiday Getaway Columbus Dispatch June 25, 1995 03.G Chicago Comicon (Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois) — 20,000 attendees; guest of honor: Peter David; special guests: Sal Buscema, Roy Thomas, John Romita Sr., Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and Julius Schwartz July: Heroes Convention (Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina) — special guest: Todd McFarlane July 1: Spirits of Independence (Manchester, Vermont) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Stephen R. BissetteTom Galloway Welcome to rec.arts.comics: FAQ rec.arts.comics.strips September 1, 1995 Google Groups https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.comics.strips/c/yw0E1hR8ZlI July 13–16: Dragon Con/International Starfleet Conference (Atlanta Hilton & Towers, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel & Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia) — 14,312 attendees; guests of honor: George Alec Effinger, Harlan Ellison, Timothy Zahn, Michael Whelan, and Bjo Trimble July 27–30: Comic-Con International (San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California) — 34,000 attendees; special guests include Mike Baron, Simon Bisley, Charles Burns, Alan Davis, Ramona Fradon, Neil Gaiman, James Gurney, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Ryoichi Ikegami, Gil Kane, Stan Lee, Irv Novick, Harvey Pekar, Stan Sakai, Joe Sinnott, Tom Sito, Jeff Smith, and Andrew Vachss. Comic-Con officially changes its name to Comic-Con International, and introduces its new "eye" logo designed by Richard Bruning August 12: Spirits—Chicago Independent Comics Expo (I.C.E.) (Radisson Suites Hotel O'Hare, Rosemont, IL) — guests include Jessica Abel, Stephen R. Bissette, Joe Chiappetta, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Matt Feazell, Troy Hickman, David Lapham, Larry Marder, Mark Oakley, Paul Pope, Alex Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Dave Sim & Gerhard, Jim Valentino, and Joe Zabel August 11–13: Dallas Fantasy Fair II (Dallas Market Hall Convention Center, Dallas, Texas)Fowler Jimmy http://www.dallasobserver.com/1995-08-10/calendar/events-for-the-week/ Events for the week Dallas Observer Aug 10, 1995June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes — presentation of the Harvey Awards; keynote speaker and master-of-ceremonies: Jim Starlin;Dean Michael Newswatch 2002 Harvey Awards: Motivations and Mathematics The Comics Journal 244 June 2002 16–21 official guests include Sergio Aragonés, Kurt Busiek, Rob Liefeld, Terry Moore, David W. Mack, Martin Nodell, Julius Schwartz, Mark Schultz, Jeff Smith, William Stout, Chris Ware, Al Williamson, and Jim Woodring August 12–13: Canadian National Comic Book Exposition, (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) — c. 1400 attendees; guests include J. Scott Campbell, Kelley Jones, Joe Jusko, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernie Wrightson, Brian Hotton, Stephen Platt, Ken Lashley, and Ty Templeton August 25–26: Festival of Cartoon Art (Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio) — 5th edition; official guests include Garry Trudeau, Jeff MacNelly, Lynn Johnston, Bill Amend, Robb Armstrong, Stephen Bentley, Bruce Beattie, and Bill GriffithFestival Draws Cartoon Creators Columbus Dispatch Aug 20, 1995 September 9–10: Great Eastern Conventions New York II (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City) September 9: Spirits of Independence (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, Don Simpson, and Billy Tucci October 7–8: Motor City Comic Con II (Dearborn Civic Center) October 7: Spirits of Independence (Phoenix, Arizona) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and James A. Owen November 4: Spirits of Independence (Kitchener, Ontario) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard November 25–26: Dallas Fantasy Fair III (Harvey Hotel, Irving, Texas) — guests include Julie NewmarInside Plano The Dallas Morning News Nov 25, 1995 November 25–26: Mid-Ohio Con (Columbus Ohio) — Special guest: Barry Windsor-Smith; other guests: Mark Evanier, Roger Stern, William Messner-Loebs, John Byrne, Sergio Aragonés, Brian Michael Bendis, Martin Egeland, Dick Giordano, David Mack, Joe Pruett, Beau Smith, Jim Shooter, Jeff Smith, and Bernie WrightsonComics VIPs due in Columbus Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 19, 1995 First issues by title DC Comics Power of Shazam Sovereign Seven Delcourt De cape et de crocs Malibu Ultraverse Godwheel Marvel Comics Amazing X-Men Astonishing X-Men Avengers: The Crossing Gambit and the X-Ternals Generation Next Prime Skrull Kill Crew Weapon X X-Calibre X-Men: Omega Vertigo Comics Preacher Independent Astro City (as Kurt Busiek's Astro City) Dark Town by Mad Monkey Press Writer:Kaja Blackley Artist: Vanessa Chong Stray Bullets (by Él Capitan) References