Korean Modern Comic Master Kim Jung Gi Dies Suddenly

Farewell To A Modern Comics Master

We just found out this morning that Korean modern comic master Kim Jung Gi, who had a career that included creating some of the best modern comic covers for Marvel and DC over the past few years, has just died at the age of 47…

Here’s an official announcement from the artist’s Twitter stream

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— Kim Jung Gi US (@KimJungGiUS) October 5, 2022

Here’s a few tributes from the world of comics on social media

RIP Grandmaster Kim Jung Gi. 👑@kimjunggius #rip #kimjunggi #grandmaster #artist #legend pic.twitter.com/YeflipAosG

— Jim Mahfood (@JimMahfood) October 5, 2022

The most incredible, unattainable artist I’ve ever known: #kimjunggi

— Leinil Yu⚡️ (@leinilyu) October 5, 2022

Meeting you was one of the best times I have ever had in my professional life. Farewell, master 💔#KimJungGi pic.twitter.com/OaRhaPe76K

— Belén Ortega ☆ NYCC L-12 ☆ (@BelenOrtega_) October 5, 2022