Legendary Marvel comic artist, who is famous for her work on Spider-Woman and Hulk, Marie Severin has died. Long-time Marvel comic book artist Severin pa s sed away on Thursday, 30th August at the age of 89.
Former Marvel staffer and longtime friend of Severin, Irene Vartanoff announced her death where he revealed she died of a stroke.
Severin was a prolific artist and colorist for Marvel and DC Comics and had an impressive career that lasted for decades. However, only a few comic book historians know about her work and dedication in comics.
Severin kicked off her career as a colorist at EC Comics in 1949 and later became the head colorist. She worked on several successful characters including the Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and Sub-Mariner during the Golden and Silver age of comics.
Severin's most notable work came in 1976 when she co-created the superhero Spider-Woman and designed her original costume with Stan Lee.
Many fans and colleagues tributed the late comic artist on Twitter following her death announcement. Marvel Entertainment conducted their heartfelt condolence to Severin on Twitter and her colleagues including Stan Lee, Tom King also took to their Twitter expressing their sorrow on her death. Here are some of the tweets.
Marie Severin was a pioneer in the comic book industry, and her creativity, artistry, and humor captured the imagination of fans around the world. The Marvel family mourns her loss, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. https://t.co/72I1bLTy6v pic.twitter.com/kpVlHm8iRd
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 30, 2018
In memory of Marie Severin. pic.twitter.com/1GFpID0cwT
— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) August 30, 2018
RIP Marie Severin. One of the great cartoonists in comics and likely the greatest colorist in the history of comics. We stand on the shoulder of giants. pic.twitter.com/0ycrjVDd2F
— Tom King (@TomKingTK) August 30, 2018
Marie Severin was a true comics icon. She used to do cover layouts for Kirby because he thought she was better at it then himself. He was right. pic.twitter.com/fsckl4nYtb
— Dave Acosta (@davedrawsgood) August 30, 2018
We mourn the pa s sing of the great #MarieSeverin #LOVE
Your Art enriched our lives .
#ThursdayThoughts#ThankYou pic.twitter.com/AbYvrvxeBp— Alex Ross (@thealexrossart) August 30, 2018
We express our heartfelt condolence to the late comic artist and to the bereaved family. Rest in peace Marie.
