Advertisement Continue reading the main story“They are amazing pieces of work,” said Louise Simonson, a veteran comic book writer and editor. Two years later, Ms. Simonson served as a model for Mr. Wrightson for the cover of Swamp Thing’s first appearance. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyDuring one encounter, Mr. Simonson recalled, he saw a full-page drawing of a werewolf by Mr. Wrightson, from Swamp Thing No. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyIn addition to his wife, Mr. Wrightson is survived by two sons, John and Jeffrey, and a stepson, Thomas Adamson. It might be easy to think that an artist who created such grim images would harbor a dark soul, but Mr. Wrightson has been remembered in tributes for his kindness.

Source: New York Times March 25, 2017 00:28 UTC