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Notable events of 2025 in comics.

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January

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  • January 1:
  • January 3: U.S. comic artist and editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigns as cartoonist for The Washington Post, after one of her cartoons was rejected for publication, because her point of view was not supported by the editors. The cartoon depicted various real-life billionaires offering cash to a huge statue of Donald Trump.[7][8][9]
  • January 8: Belgian comic artist Merho, who decided to terminate his signature series De Kiekeboes in 2023 and replace it with a spin-off series drawn in a different style, announces that the original series will resume publication with a new album.[10][11]
  • January 15: U.S. editorial cartoonist and comic artist Darrin Bell is arrested under suspicion of having uploaded and possessed child pornography, including of real children and AI-generated children. He is the first person to be charged under a California law criminalizing AI-generated child sexual abuse material.[12][13]
  • January 25: Dutch comics artist Michiel van de Pol wins the Stripschapprijs.[14][15]
  • January 29: U.S. comic artist John Romita Jr. receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.[16]

February

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  • February 10: The comics information website Stripspeciaalzaak, hosted by David Steenhuyse, wins the annual P. Hans Frankfurther Prize.[17]

March

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April

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May

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July

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August

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  • August 27: A new album of the series Amoras is announced, in which Suske and Wiske from the series Suske en Wiske share a kiss. The announcement receives a lot of media attention and online debate. [32] [33]

September

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  • September 2: After being discontinued for 20 years, Marc Legendre's comic Biebel is relaunched as a weekly comic in the newspaper De Morgen. [34]
  • September 11: Comic writer Gretchen Felker-Martin's comic series Red Hood is cancelled by DC Comics after she made a comment on social media poking fun at the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk. [35]
  • September 30: Belgian comic artist Merho releases his first novel, Looklucht. [36] [37]

October

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  • October 2: A crossover comic book, De Vorsten van Onderland, is released, bringing the rival series Suske en Wiske and Jommeke together, to celebrate respectively the 80th anniversary of the former and the 70th anniversary of the latter series. [38]
  • October 3: In Groenlo, The Netherlands, a theme park is opened, Bommelwereld, based on the classic comic Tom Poes. [39] [40]
  • October 23: A new Astérix story, Asterix in Lusitania, will be released on this date. [41]

November

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Specific date unknown

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  • Joris Vermassen releases his graphic novel Soldaat-Hovenier, based on his grandfather's World War I diaries. [43]

Deaths

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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  • July 8: Steve Benson, American editorial cartoonist, dies at age 71.[112]
  • July 20: Nancy Burton, A.K.A. Panzika, A.K.A. Hurricane Nancy, American comic artist (Gentle's Tripout, comics for It Ain't Me, Babe), dies at age 84. [113]
  • July 26: Ervin Rustemagić, Bosnian comics publisher (Strip Art Features), dies at age 73. [114]
  • July 27:
    • Shohei Harumoto, Japanese manga artist (Kirin), dies at an unknown age.[115]
    • Eric Heath, New Zealand cartoonist, dies at age 101.[116]
    • Norman Clifford, Australian comic artist (Sky Demons, The Olympixies, Adventures in Tiny Land), dies at age 98. [18]
  • July 31: Léandre Bergeron, Canadian historian and comics writer (Histoire du Québec [117]), dies at age 91.[118]
  • Specific date in July unknown: Joop Mommers, Dutch comic artist (Kanis W. Lupus, advertising comics for General Electric), dies at age 75. [119]

August

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September

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  • September 8: Philippe Goddin, Belgian comics critic (wrote various biographical books about Hergé, The Adventures of Tintin and Paul Cuvelier) and secretary-general of the Hergé Foundation, dies at age 81.[134]
  • September 15:
  • September 21: Serdu, Belgian cartoonist, dies at age 85.[138]
  • September 23: Ashleigh Brilliant, American cartoonist, dies at age 91.[139]
  • September 24: Yves Leclercq, Belgian comics writer (comics for Georges Van Linthout, Jérôme Deleers, Xavier Lemmens), dies at age 65. [140]
  • September 26: Bernard Linssen, Belgian comic artist (Chroniques Gorilles), dies at age 69. [141]
  • September 30: Renato Casaro, Italian film poster artist and comic book cover artist (Marvel Comics Super Special, Conan the Barbarian), dies at age 89.[142]

October

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Sources

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  5. ^ ""Als we 70 jaar moeten wachten, dan is Nero dood": Stripfiguren van Marc Sleen uitzonderlijk nu al vrij te hergebruiken". 9 January 2025.
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  44. ^ "Kaak".
  45. ^ "Marc Michetz".
  46. ^ "Emmanuel Moynot".
  47. ^ "Michel Schetter".
  48. ^ "Patricia Lyfoung".
  49. ^ "Patricia Lyfoung, l'autrice de « La Rose écarlate », est décédée". Livres Hebdo.
  50. ^ "Turtel Onli".
  51. ^ "David Lynch".
  52. ^ "Jules Feiffer".
  53. ^ "Alain Sikorski".
  54. ^ "Doug Sneyd".
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  57. ^ "Leen van Hulst".
  58. ^ "Morto Gianfranco Manfredi, creatore dei fumetti di Magico Vento - Notizie - Ansa.it". Agenzia ANSA. January 24, 2025.
  59. ^ "Marcin Wicha nie żyje". tvn24.pl. January 25, 2025.
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  69. ^ "Jerry Eisenberg".
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  71. ^ "Chantal de Spiegeleer". lambiek.net. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
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  74. ^ "Jim Silke". lambiek.net. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  75. ^ "RIP Veteran Comics Illustrator Jim Silke". Tripwire magazine. 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  76. ^ "Leen Vandersteen (86) overleden, dochter van striptekenaar Willy Vandersteen en inspiratie voor Wiske". 24 February 2025.
  77. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2025). "Roberto Orci Dies: 'Star Trek', 'Transformers' & 'Hawaii Five-0' Writer-Producer Was 51".
  78. ^ "Walter Fahrer : disparition d'un gentleman… | BDZoom.com".
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  81. ^ "È morto Pierluigi Sangalli, disegnatore di Geppo e Braccio di Ferro". Fumettologica. March 14, 2025.
  82. ^ "'Mad Peck,' artist known for his Providence poster, dies at 83". March 18, 2025.
  83. ^ "Angelo Todaro". lambiek.net. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  84. ^ "È morto Angelo Todaro, che disegnò Mandrake e l'Uomo Mascherato". Fumettologica. March 24, 2025.
  85. ^ "Hy Eisman". lambiek.net. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  86. ^ "Obituary – Nancy Kilpatrick – World Fantasy Convention 2025". worldfantasy2025.co.uk.
  87. ^ Cronin, Brian (May 27, 2025). "Tod Smith, Longtime DC and Marvel Artist, Passes Away at 72". CBR.
  88. ^ Comiclopedia, Marc Daniëls.
  89. ^ "Geestelijke vader van Samson en Studio 100-medeoprichter Danny Verbiest (79) overleden". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). 2025-04-15. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  90. ^ "Artist Robert B. Stull has died at 58 – The Bay State Banner". www.baystatebanner.com.
  91. ^ "Mark Zingarelli". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  92. ^ "RIP Mark Zingarelli, by Steve Stav – East Portland Blog".
  93. ^ "George Barr Obituary - Walnut Creek, CA".
  94. ^ "Henk Groeneveld". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  95. ^ "Jack Katz". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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  97. ^ "Patrice Ricord". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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  104. ^ "Enea Riboldi". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  105. ^ "René Follet".
  106. ^ "Gerrit Stapel".
  107. ^ "Scenarist Gerard Soeteman (88) overleden". nd.nl (in Dutch). 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  108. ^ "Disparition de François Froideval". Éditions Dargaud. June 18, 2025.
  109. ^ Roberts, Hannah (May 21, 2025). "Private Eye cartoonist Barry Fantoni dies aged 85". The Standard.
  110. ^ Zalben, Alex (May 25, 2025). "Peter David, Legendary Comic Book Writer, Dead At Age 68". Comic Book Club.
  111. ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (July 1, 2025). "Jim Shooter, Former Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Who Wrote Secret Wars, Dies at 73".
  112. ^ Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Steve Benson dies at 71
  113. ^ "Nancy Burton". lambiek.net.
  114. ^ https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/ervin-rustemagic-73-overleden
  115. ^ Kirin Motorcycle Manga Creator Shōhei Harumoto Dies
  116. ^ Eric Walmsley Heath
  117. ^ https://www.bedetheque.com/serie-4946-BD-Histoire-du-Quebec-illustree.html
  118. ^ « Un monument qui disparaît » : Léandre Bergeron n’est plus (in French)
  119. ^ "Joop Mommers". lambiek.net.
  120. ^ Le caricaturiste Christian Daigle, alias Fleg, est mort (in French)
  121. ^ Murió a los 83 años Daniel Divinsky, editor histórico de “Mafalda” (in Spanish)
  122. ^ "Angelo Maria Ricci". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  123. ^ Grottammare piange Ricci. Per anni la penna di Diabolik (in Italian)
  124. ^ "Eustaquio Segrelles". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  125. ^ Fallece a los 89 años Eustaquio Segrelles, ilustrador del Quijote que Alcalá regala cada año al galardonado con el premio Cervantes (in Spanish)
  126. ^ "Marie-Madeleine Bourdin". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  127. ^ Marie-Madeleine Bourdin, dessinatrice reconnue, est décédée à 102 ans à Vernon (in French)
  128. ^ "Dave Taylor". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  129. ^ È morto Dave Taylor, fumettista britannico noto per lavori su Batman e Judge Dredd (in Italian)
  130. ^ Cartunista Jaguar morre aos 93 anos (in Portuguese)
  131. ^ "Mort Todd". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  132. ^ "Elijah Brubaker". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  133. ^ "Franja Strake". lambiek.net. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  134. ^ Disparition de l'hergéologue Philippe Goddin (in French)
  135. ^ "Anthony D'Adamo". lambiek.net. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  136. ^ Ron Friedman, ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero’ Writer, Dies At 93
  137. ^ Ron Friedman, Screenwriter Who Killed Off Optimus Prime, Dies at 93
  138. ^ Le caricaturiste et dessinateur Serdu (Hollain) est décédé : "Mon métier, c'est de faire sourire ; excusez-moi pour ce faux pas" (in French)
  139. ^ Author Ashleigh Brilliant of Santa Barbara, 1933-2025
  140. ^ https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/yves-leclercq-65-overleden
  141. ^ "Bernard Linssen". lambiek.net. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  142. ^ Addio a Renato Casaro, autore delle locandine che hanno fatto la storia del cinema (in Italian)
  143. ^ "Eric de Rop". lambiek.net. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  144. ^ PORTRET. Eric De Rop (71) overleden, het tekentalent dat bij Studio Vandersteen aan bijna alle reeksen meewerkte (in Dutch)
  145. ^ Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66
  146. ^ Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away