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Planetary And X-Men Artist John Cassaday Dies
Goodbye To A True Modern Comics Original
This morning, the incredibly sad news just reached us that Planetary and X-Men artist John Cassaday has just died at the young age of 52. Here’s tributes from around the industry…



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— Doc Sharpy (@LiamRSharp) September 10, 2024

My head is spinning. What an incredibly kind and ASTOUNDING talent. This is a shocking and tragic loss for our community, and certainly for his family and friends. My heart breaks for everyone who was blessed to know him. https://t.co/9SjodADZSp
— Michael Allred (@AllredMD) September 10, 2024

Crushed to read of the passing of the great John Cassaday, gone far too soon, far too young. Didn’t know him well, but I loved what I knew. Via con Dios, amigo.
— Adam Hughes (@AH_AdamHughes) September 10, 2024
My heart is broken at the passing of my buddy John. I will miss our late nights in the village talking all kinds of crazy shit. Amanda and I will miss that beautiful heart and smile. Love you man. pic.twitter.com/4hD3jUVfqR
— Jimmy Palmiotti (@jpalmiotti) September 10, 2024

We’re devastated by the loss of our dear friend, artist & comic book legend John Cassaday. His art was a master class in emotion, action, and storytelling, and he captured the essence of every character he drew. John was one of the best. He will always be part of our Marvel… pic.twitter.com/i0vf9qfyux
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) September 10, 2024
John Cassaday was a comic artist with a career that spanned over three decades. His CV included drawing/ co-creating Planetary for Wildstorm/ DC with writer Warren Ellis, illustrating Desperadoes with writer Jeff Mariotte and drawing Astonishing X-Men with writer Joss Whedon and Captain America at Marvel. He worked with Mark Waid at Humanoids on the editorial side too a few years back. Here’s a small selection of his work



Everyone here at Tripwire sends our sincere condolences to his family and friends.



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