Fantasy Artist Chris Achilleos Passes Away

Goodbye To A Fantasy Veteran

The sad news reached us this week that veteran fantasy artist Chris Achilleos has just died. Here’s an obituary for him…

Chris Achilleos who has just died at the age of 74, was a fantasy artist and illustrator with a CV that included Doctor Who book covers, as well as extensive work for Heavy Metal magazine and Radio Times magazine. He also created covers for rock bands like Whitesnake, Uriah Heep and Kate Bush. He also worked on Heavy Metal the movie and George Lucas’ Willow fantasy movie.

His work has been reprinted in a number of books including Beauty And The Beast, Sirens, Medusa and Amazona.

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Heavy Metal who he worked extensively for just put up their tribute on Twitter

With heavy heart, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Chris Achilléos. His contributions to Heavy Metal and our universe are immeasurable and will continue to live on. All of us here at Heavy Metal offer our condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/Ea6KTEJh4V

— Heavy Metal Magazine (@HeavyMetalInk) December 9, 2021

British comic artist Nick Abadzis offered his tribute to the artist on there too

Not to forget the homage to the homage… #ChrisAchilleos #JackKirby + yours truly. (Hey, I always aimed high.) #RIPChrisAchilleos pic.twitter.com/PXdvu6baHG

— Nick Abadzis (@NickAbadzis) December 9, 2021

Another British comic artist Pete Doree commented on his loss on Twitter as well

Two other Bronze Age book series Chris Achilleos did fantastic covers for: The Man With No Name in The Dollar Westerns & K’ing Kung Fu! These instantly take me back to summer holidays in the ’70’s and buying each new one in the campsite shop! #RIPChrisAchilleos pic.twitter.com/9BQ32NsvpV

— Pete Doree Comics (@PeteDoree) December 10, 2021

We offer our condolences to his friends and family