1982 in comics

Notable events of 1982 in comics. See also List of years in comics.

Events and publications


January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

  • Norristown, Pennsylvania-based Comico begins publishing with the release of the black-and-white anthology title Primer #1.
  • With issue #251, DC again revives Blackhawk volume 1, which ran from 1944 to 1968, and then from 1976 to 1977.
  • Josie and the Pussycats (1963 series) is cancelled by Archie Comics with issue #106.
  • Justice League of America #207 and All-Star Squadron #14 feature the beginning of the "Crisis on Earth-Prime" crossover between the two titles. The storyline continues into Justice League of America #208 and All-Star Squadron #15 in November and concludes in Justice League of America #209 in December.[18][19]
  • October 10 - Illustrator Ben Krefta is born

November

December

Specific date unknown

Exhibitions and shows

Conventions

Deaths

January

  • January 2: Fred Harman, American comics artist (Bronc Peeler, Red Ryder), passes away at age 79.[32]
  • January 8: Ray Thompson , American comics artist and illustrator (The Dubble Bubble Kids), dies at the age of 76.[33]
  • January 13: Walter Pogge van Ranken, German novelist and comics writer (Tipp & Tapp [34]), dies at age 68. [35]
  • January 15: Wally Bishop, American cartoonist (Muggs and Skeeter), dies at age 77.
  • January 19: Charles Plumb, American comics artist (Ella Cinders, Chris Crusty), dies at age 81.[36]
  • January 29: John Liney, American comics artist (continued Henry), dies at age 69 or 70.[37]

February

  • February 3: Arent Christensen, Norwegian comics artist (adventure and science fiction comics based on Christian Haugen's novels), dies at age 87.[38]
  • February 13: Gluyas Williams, American comics artist (made cartoons and pantomime comics for The New Yorker), dies at age 93.[39]
  • February 18: Jan Rot, Dutch illustrator, caricaturist, songwriter, poster, advertising and comics artist, dies at age 89.[40]
  • February 27: Carlo Bisi, Italian comics artist (Sor Pampurio), dies at age 91.[41]

March

April

  • April 2: Birger Malmborg, Swedish comics artist and cartoonist (Götlund), dies at age 72.[43]
  • April 13: Sam Glankoff, aka Glan, American comics artist (How Do You Handle It?), dies at age 87. [44]
  • April 23: Georges Beuville, French illustrator and comics artist (comics based on classic adventure novels), dies at age 80.[45]

May

  • May 11: Jan Dirk van Exter, Dutch comics artist (Jan Kordaat, Brommy and Tommy), dies at age 66.[46]

June

  • June 4: Henning Dahl Mikkelsen, aka Mik, Danish comics artist (Ferd'nand), dies at age 67 from a heart attack.[47]
  • June 10: Karel Links, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Moffenspiegel, Het is niet waar... dat hebben we niet gewild!), dies at age 66. [48]
  • June 30: Abner Dean, American cartoonist, illustrator and comics artist (published in The New Yorker and Life), dies at age 72.[49]

July

  • July 2: Jack Bogle, American animator and comics artist (Felix the Cat comics, Ozzy And His Gym, Dell Comics), dies at age 81.[50]
  • July 6: Warren Tufts, American comics artist (Casey Ruggles, Lance) and animator, dies at the age of 56.[51]
  • July 9: Jehan Sennep, French illustrator, caricaturist, journalist and occasional comics artist, passes away at age 88.[52]
  • July 25: Harold Foster, American comics artist (Prince Valiant, Tarzan) dies at the age of 89.[53]

August

  • August 15: Ernie Bushmiller, American comics artist (Nancy, continued Fritzi Ritz), dies at age 76.[54]
  • August 18: Carlos Botelho, Portuguese painter, illustrator, caricaturist and comics artist (Punchos de Bronze , Les Aventuras do Zuncha, artista de Circo, Ecos da Semana), dies at age 82. [55]

September

  • September 7: José Cabrero Arnal, Spanish-French comics artist (Pif le chien, Placid et Muzo), dies at the age of 73.[56]
  • September 12: Gian Giacomo Dalmasso, Italian comics writer (Pantera Bionda), dies at age 75.
  • September 13: Reed Crandall, American comics artist (Blackhawk and EC Comics), dies at age 65.[57]
  • September 16: Courtney Dunkel, American comics artist (Hannah), dies at age 79.[58]
  • September 23: Gene Day, Canadian comics artist (Star Wars, Master of Kung Fu) dies of a coronary while crossing a street. He is only around 30 years old.[59]
  • September 29: Marcel Turin, aka Mat, French comics artist, dies at age 86.[60]

October

November

  • November 8: Marco de Gastyne, French film director, illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 93. [62]
  • November 29: Robert Fuzier, French comics artist (Dédé et Doudou, Les Aventures de Pat'soum, Capitaine Passe-Partout, Cartouche), dies at age 83. [63]

Specific date unknown

  • Carl Lyon, Australian comics artist (Tootles, The Eagle, The Astounding Mr. Storm, Tim O'Hara), dies at age 78 or 79.[64]
  • Dan Noonan, American animator and comics artist (assisted on Pogo, made comics for Western Publishing), dies at age 71.[65]
  • H.E. Pease, British comics artist (Professor Jolly and his Magic Brolly, Cas of Cosnem's College, Tich the Tiny Tec), passes away at age 73 or 74.[66]
  • Eric Roberts, British comics artist (Helpful Henry, Dirty Dick, Winker Watson), passes away at age 72.[67]

Awards

Eagle Awards

Presented in 1983 for comics published in 1982:

First issues by title

DC Comics

Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!

Release: March. Writer: Roy Thomas. Artists: Ross Andru, Scott Shaw, and Bob Smith

Daring New Adventures of Supergirl

Release: November. Writer: Paul Kupperberg. Artists: Carmine Infantino and Bob Oksner

The Fury of Firestorm

Release: June. Writer: Gerry Conway. Artists: Pat Broderick and Rodin Rodriguez.

Saga of the Swamp Thing

Release: May. Writer: Martin Pasko. Artist: Thomas Yeates.

Limited series

Atari Force: Promos distributed with Atari 2600 video games.

Writers: Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Artists: Ross Andru, Mike DeCarlo, and Dick Giordano

Camelot 3000

Release: December. Writer: Mike W. Barr. Artist: Brian Bolland

Marvel Comics

Dreadstar

Release: November by Epic Comics. Writer/Artist: Jim Starlin

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Release: June. Writer: Larry Hama. Artists: Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod

Marvel Fanfare

Release: March. Editor: Al Milgrom

Marvel Graphic Novel: "The Death of Captain Marvel"

Release: January. Writer/Artist: Jim Starlin.

The Mighty World of Marvel vol. 2

Release by Marvel UK: June. Editor: Dez Skinn.

Limited series

Hercules

Release: September. Writer/Artist: Bob Layton.

Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions

Release: June. Writer: Mark Gruenwald. Artists John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton.

The Vision and the Scarlet Witch

Release: November. Writer: Bill Mantlo. Artists: Rick Leonardi, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey.

Wolverine

Release: September. Writer: Chris Claremont. Artists: Frank Miller and Josef Rubinstein.

Pacific Comics

Alien Worlds

Release: December. Editor: Bruce Jones

Ms. Mystic

Release: October. Writer/Artist: Neal Adams

Starslayer: The Log of the Jolly Roger

Release: February. Writer/Artist: Mike Grell

Twisted Tales

Release: November. Editor: Bruce Jones

Other publishers

Destroyer Duck

Release: May by Eclipse Comics. Writer: Steve Gerber. Artist: Jack Kirby
Domino chance
Release: May by Chance Enterprises. Writer/Artist: Kevin Lenagh

Love and Rockets

Release: June by Fantagraphics. Writers/Artists: Los Bros Hernandez

Primer

Release: October by Comico.

Vortex

Release: November by Vortex Comics. Editor: William P. Marks

Warrior

Release: March by Quality Communications. Writer: Alan Moore. Artists: Garry Leach and Alan Davis

Initial appearances by character name

DC Comics

Marvel Comics

Other titles

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