Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas everyone!

 

 

John Romita 1930-2023

 I have just seen the sad news that John Romita Sr has died, broken by his son.

I say this with a heavy heart, My father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is a legend in the art world and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and condolences here out of respect for my family.
He was the greatest man I ever met. pic.twitter.com/Pe2K3ywbWX

— John Romita JR (@JrRomita) June 14, 2023

He will be much missed but his legenedary artwork will live forever. Courtesy of Jonathan Ross, I especially like this self-portrait with so many of the Spider-Man cast:

A sad, sad day for those of us who grew up adoring and obsessing over Marvel comics. The great John Romita Sr has died. A wonderful artist and a truly beautiful, kind, generous, compassionate and thoughtful man. He was the rock that provided a gloriously rendered foundation to… pic.twitter.com/1R8W0y9lEm

— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) June 14, 2023