Notable events of2009 in comics.

Events

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January

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  • January 1:The direct-to-DVD filmHulk Vsis released.[1]
  • January 6:The third and final volume ofHollow Fieldshas been released.
  • January 15:Dutch cartoonist Tom Janssen wins his second Inktspotprijs forBest Political Cartoon.[2]
  • January 28:The Dutch comics magazineEpporeturns to the market, after being discontinued for a decade. It manages to remain in print, as of today.[3]

February

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April

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June

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August

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September

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October

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Specific date unknown

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  • Iván and Andrés Ramírez Ortiz establish the alternativeCosta Ricancomics magazine Revista Fotocopia, which will run under the name Ultracomics from August 2010 on and eventually bring out its final issue in 2014.[31]

Deaths

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January

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February

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  • February 13:Corky Trinidad,Filipino-American comics artist (Nguyen Charlie), dies from pancreatic cancer at age 69.[34]
  • February 20:Joan Marti Aragonés, aka Petronius, Spanish painter and comics artist (made various romance comics for Selecciones Ilustradas, Roxy, Valentine and Marilyn), dies at age 72.[35]

March

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  • March 8:Mike Van Audenhove, American-Swiss comics artist (Koch Comix,Zürich by Mike), dies at age 51.[36]
  • March 31:Juan Bernet Toledano, Spanish comics artist (Altamiro de la Cueva) dies at age 84.[37]
  • May 1:Ric Estrada,Cuban-American comics artist (worked forDC Comics), dies at age 81 from prostate cancer.[38]
  • May 9:Peter Scherpenisse, Dutch comic artist (Job Jubel), dies at age 82.[39]
  • May 21:Giorgio Bellavitis, Italian comics artist and illustrator, dies at age 72 or 73.[40]
  • May 26:Ding Cong, Xiao Ding, Chinese illustrator, cartoonist and comics artist, dies at age 93.[41]

April

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  • April 2:Frank Springer,American comic artist (The Adventures of Phoebe Zeit-Geist,worked forMarvel Comics), dies at age 79 from prostate cancer.[42]
  • April 3:Harry Schlegel, German comics artist (Kapitäns Jonathan Pappendick,Pedro und Coco,Pats ReiseabenteuerMax und Maxi), dies at age 78 or 79.[43]
  • April 4:Fritzi Harmsen van Beek,Dutch comics artist (continuedFlipje van Tiel), dies at age 81.[44]
  • April 23:Jaap van der Pol, aka Larry Oblomov, Dutch photographer, painter, illustrator, collage artist, teacher and comics artist (Het Schoolarchief), dies at age 70.[45]
  • April 24:José Miguel Heredia, Argentine comics artist (Perro Mundo,El Doctor Vudú,El Cuaderno Rojo,Ferranio), dies at age 75.[46]

June

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  • June 9:Dave Simons,American comics artist and animator (worked for Marvel and DC Comics), dies at age 54.[47]
  • June 19:Piet Tibos, Belgian comics artist and cartoonist (De Avonturen van Sebedeus en zijn Ploeg), dies at age 78.[48]

July

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  • July 3:Martin Vaughn-James,British painter, illustrator and comics artist (Elephant,The Projector,The Park,The Cage), dies at age 65.[49]
  • July 6:
  • July 21:Heinz Edelmann,German graphic designer, illustrator, animator, cartoonist and comics artist (Yellow Submarine), dies from heart disease at age 75.[52]
  • July 22:John Ryan,British comics artist and animator (Harris Tweed, Extra Special Agent,Captain Pugwash), dies at age 88.[53]
  • July 25:Francisco Hidalgo, aka Yves Roy, Spanish comics artist (Doctor Nieblba,Dick Tober,Angel Audaz,Blason d'Argent,Bob Mallard,Teddy Ted) and photographer, dies at age 80.[54]

August

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September

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  • September 11:Yoshito Usui,Japanese manga artist (Crayon Shin-chan), dies at age 51.[58]
  • September 14:Roy Raymonde,British editorial cartoonist and comic artist (Lil,Patsy & John,Them,Boffins at Bay,Raymonde's Rancid Rhymes,Raymonde's Blooming Wonders,Mr. Meddle,Doc Brief), dies at age 79.[59]
  • September 24:Frits Godhelp, Dutch comic artist (Bas en Van der Pluim,worked for theMarten ToonderStudios,Disney comics), dies at age 82.[60]
  • September 25:Jean Vermeire, aka Jiv, Belgian comics artist and illustrator (Les Aventures de M. Ding,Les Aventures de Bob), dies at age 88.[61]
  • September 26:Carlos Roume, Argentine comics artist, dies at age 85 or 86.[62]
  • September 29:Rusty Haller, American comics artist (Hanna-Barberacomics,Looney Tunescomics), dies at age 55.[63]

October

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November

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December

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  • December 9:
    • Govind Brhamania, Indian comics artist (Bahadur), dies at age 71.[77]
    • Xavier Musquera, aka Chris, Spanish comics artist (Melly Brown,Peggy Press,Monsieu Wens,Angie,Miss Blondie), dies at age 66.[78]
  • December 10:Jean-Marie Brouyère, Belgian comics writer (Archie Cash,L'Épervier Bleu), dies at age 66.[79]
  • December 14:Minami Keizi, Brazilian novelist and comics artist (Tupãzinho), dies at age 54.[80]
  • December 27:Geoffrey Bond, akaAlan Jason,British comics writer (Luck of the Legion,Claudia of the Circus,Arty and Crafty,Justin Tyme - ye Hapless Highwayman), dies at age 89.[81]
  • December:Nel van Beek, akaKoten,Dutch feminist, poster designer and comics artist (Dol en Mina,Floor Blom), dies at age 75 or 76.[82]

Specific date unknown

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  • Wei Qimei, Chinese comics artist, dies at age 84 or 85.[83]

Exhibitions

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Conventions

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First issues by title

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Batman and Robin
Release:June byDC Comics.Writer:Grant MorrisonArtists:Frank Quitely,Philip Tan.
Go Beerkada: Rise of the Jhologs
Release:October.Writer and Artist:Lyndon Gregorio
Black PantherVol. 5
Release:February byMarvel Comics.Writer:Reginald WudlinArtist:Ken Lashley.
Blood Upon the Rose
Release:byO'Brien Press.Writer and Artist:Gerry Hunt
Cowboy Ninja Viking
Release:August byShadowline.Writer:A. J. LiebermanArtist:Riley Rossmo
The Flash: Rebirth
Release:March by DC Comics.Writer:Geoff JohnsArtist:Ethan Van Sciver.
Blackest Night
Release:Summer by DC Comics.Writer:Geoff JohnsArtist:Ivan Reis.
Mysterius:The Unfathomable
Release:March byWildstorm.Writers:Jeff ParkerArtist:Tom Fowler[97][98]
Push
Release:January byWildstorm.Writers:Marc BernardinandAdam FreemanArtist:Bruno Redondo[99]
R.E.B.E.L.S.
Release:February byDC Comics.Writer:Tony BedardArtists:Andy Clarke,Claude St. Aubin.
Tumor
Release:October byArcaia Studios Press.Writer:Joshua Hale FialkovArtist:Noel Tuazon

See also

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Notes

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