Date: Fri, 21 Jun 1996 23:18:41 +0200
From: [c--mi--s] at [www.exmachina.be] (comics)
To: Multiple recipients of Comics - Sent by <[c--mi--s] at [www.exmachina.be]>
Subject: Superman orphelin ?

Nous avons reçu ceci. Quelqu'un connait-il cet auteur ?

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Legendary Superman Artist Curt Swan Dies
        Curt Swan, the artist whose drawings fueled children's fantasies for 30
years, was found dead at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut on Sunday, June 16.
He was 76.
        The cause of death had not been determined at press time.
        "Curt Swan was the artist who made Clark Kent's wink an invitation
to share
Superman's secret and world," said DC Comics Executive Vice President &
Publisher Paul Levitz. "The humanity of his artwork and his consummate
professionalism made him the model for Superman's many artists over the past
four decades."
        Fresh out of military service in 1945, Swan was introduced to comics by
longtime writer France Herron, who brought him to the attention of DC Comics'
Editor Mort Weisinger. Assigned a Boy Commandos story on the strength of the
illustrations he had provided for the Army's Stars & Stripes magazine, Swan
soon established himself not only as one of DC's most dependable and versatile
pencillers, but as DC's foremost cover artist during the 1950s. In 1955, he
began a run on Superman that lasted 30 years, adding another Superman title,
Action Comics, in 1970.
        Heavily influenced by noted illustrators Norman Rockwell and John
Whitcomb,
Swan's work was distinguished by its realistic line and expressiveness. Said
to have drawn more Superman pages than any other artist, Swan also worked on
Legion of Super-Heroes, Batman, and many other titles. More recently, Swan
worked on issues of Superman, The Batman Chronicles and Swamp Thing, as well
as designs for prestige Superman merchandise in the Warner Bros. Studio
Stores.
        Swan is survived by his ex-wife Helene Swan and three children. Cards or
letters may be sent to the Swan Family in care of his daughter, Cecelia Swan
Swift, at 573 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840.
        The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in
Curt's name be
sent to:
The International Museum of Cartoon Art
Attn: Gary Hood
200 Plaza Real
P.O. Box 1643
Boca Raton, FL 33429


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