Stan Lee Dies

The true end of an era.
         Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee has died, sources say https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/stan-lee-marvel-comics-obituary-1.4902085 Shared via the CBC News Android App

Benjamin Melniker has died

https://batman-news.com/2018/02/27/batman-film-producer-benjamin-melniker-has-died/

In cinema, Batman has always been subject to change.

 Even amidst all that change, though, two names have been a constant with cinematic Batman: Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melniker.  Going back to Tim Burton’s landmark 1989 Batman film, the duo’s names have been listed in some sort of producing role on pretty much every Batman film ever since.  Sadly, Uslan announced on Facebook today that Melniker has died.
He was 104. 

Darwin Cooke Passes

http://batman-news.com/2016/05/14/darwyn-cooke-has-died/

Less than a day after the announcement that he was being treated for cancer, Darwyn Cooke has died.
The official statement from his family:

We regret to inform you that Darwyn lost his battle with cancer early this morning at 1:30 AM ET. We read all of your messages of support to him throughout the day yesterday. He was filled with your love and surrounded by friends and family at his home in Florida.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and Hero Initiative.
Please continue to respect our privacy as we go through this very difficult time.
A longer statement will come later today.

George Barris Dies at 89

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/george-barris-dead-batmobile-creator-837553

"Sorry to have to post that my father, legendary kustom car king George Barris, has moved to the bigger garage in the sky," Brett Barris wrote.

George Barris, the car designer who created the iconic 1966 Batmobile for the Batman television series, has died, according to a Facebook post  written by his son, Brett Barris. He was 89

RIP Batgirl #YvonneCraig

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/yvonne-craig-dead-batgirl-batman-dies-1201573165/

Yvonne Craig, the actress best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960’s “Batman” TV series, died on Monday. She was 78.
Craig passed away at her home in Pacific Palisades surrounded by her family, according to her spokesman. She had been suffering from breast cancer that metastasized to her liver.

More sad news in the Batman Universe, earlier this week we lost a fan who embodied the spirit of Batman...HERE. Today we learn of the passing of the original Batgirl, Yvonne Craig.  Although I never had the privilege to meet her, I did manage to get a autographed copy of her book From Ballet to the Batcave and Beyond. By all accounts, a wonderful lady lost.

Good Bye #Scarecrow

http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/8/13/rest-in-peace-scarecrow-you-will-be-missed

Image Via The Gothamite
The voice behind the character in The Animated Series was none other than Henry Polic II. Mr. Polic took this character and redefined him, he actually made the scarecrow frightening with his portrayal having him speak with a deep and gritty British accent.
 last Sunday night, August 11th, 2013, Henry Polic II passed after a long battle with cancer.

Joe Kubert Passes....

I'm sure by now everyone has heard of the passing of comic great Joe Kubert. Here are some of the articles that I found  to represent his passing the "best".

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/13/joe-kubert-rip-passes-away-hawkman-sgt-rock-legendary-artist-age-85/

http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/08/13/remembering-joe-kubert

 http://www.worldofsuperheroes.com/comics/r-i-p-to-comic-book-legend-joe-kubert-who-died-yesterday/

 

http://legionsofgotham.blogspot.ca/

Original Barnabas, Jonathan Frid, Passes Away

http://nerdbastards.com/2012/04/19/original-barnabis-jonathan-frid-passes-away/

Dark Shadows star and fellow Canadian Jonathan Frid has passed away at the age of 87.

 “The 87-year-old actor reportedly died of natural causes at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario,” says the website. “Frid also starred in 1973 television movie The Devil’s Daughter and 1974 film horror Seizure. He filmed a cameo appearance – his final acting credit – in Tim Burton’s forthcoming film remake of Dark Shadows, which stars Johnny Depp as Barnabas.”

Les Daniels, Historian of Comic Books, Dies at 68

Les Daniels, one of the earliest historians of comic books — from the launching (off the doomed planet Krypton) of Superman in 1938 through the countercultural comix movement of the ’60s — and an author of horror novels, died on Nov. 5 at his home in Providence, R.I. He was 68. 

Inspiration for Lois Lane Dies

Joanne Siegel, the widow of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel who served as the model for Lois Lane, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 93.
Joanne (nee Carter) met Jerry as a teen in Cleveland in the 1930s after she placed an ad in a local paper offering to model. She soon became the inspiration for Superman's love interest, Lois Lane.
After Jerry and his co-creator, Joe Shuster, failed to sell Superman to newspaper syndicates, DC Comics bought the character. He made his first appearance in Action Comics No. 1 in 1938.
In 1948, Jerry divorced his wife, Bella, and wed Joanne.
READ MORE HERE.

RIP-Kevin McCarthy

BOOKSTEVE'S LIBRARY: RIP-Kevin McCarthy
We've all seen this great character actor on the screen at one time or another.He actually did some work on Batman: The Animated Series has Dr. Long.
Check out IMDB here for a complete list.

D.C. Comics Legend Dick Giordano, Dead at 77 - Superhero Hype!

D.C. Comics Legend Dick Giordano, Dead at 77 - Superhero Hype!

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Superhero Hype is sad to report the passing of D.C. Comics great Dick Giordano (1932 - 2010), who began working at the company in the late '60s as an editor, but whose popularity hit its stride when he inked Neal Adams' run of Batman and the classic Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up series of the '70s. Giordano also inked the very first Marvel/DC inter-company crossover Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man in 1978 and inked Adams on the even more unconventional one-shot Superman vs. Muhammad Ali.  

Click on the link above to read the whole article.

R.I.P. Catwoman...

...Eartha Kitt, best known for her roll as Catwoman on the 60's Batman series past away at the age of 81. For all the info click here.

Here is a video of her in her younger years...singing with a cat (foreshadowing??)

Teenage Head singer dies at 52

First Neal Hefti dies....now Frankie Venom!OK, they weren't exactly in the same circles, but I thought they were great.
RIP
more here....

Neal Hefti, Composer of TV's Batman Theme, Dies at 85

it's a sad day in Gotham.
The composer that found fame with the dynamic duo has passed away at the rip ol' age of 85. Let's have a moment of Bat-silence for him.
Read more here.

Canadian musician Jeff Healey dies of cancer

Canadian rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey died Sunday in a Toronto hospital after a battle with cancer, his publicist said. Click here for the rest of the story.