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News Credits: 6188 · Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:38 am

It appears this is really not the year for comics creators and animators, as we have just received the sad news that Herb Trimpe, famous for his work with Marvel comics in the 1970s and 80s, from Hulk to Wolverine, to the Transformers and G.I. Joe (including the first crossover between the two) has passed away on Monday. The staff of Seibertron.com wish to express their condolences to his family and loved ones.

Legendary Marvel Comics artist Herb Trimpe, the first artist to draw character of Wolverine for publication, has passed away, according to his family.
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"He was a legend in the industry, co-creator of Wolverine and penciled some of the most iconic characters ever. He will be greatly missed."

Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:43 am

ah dammit
rest in peace and thank you mr.trimpe

News Credits: 1 · Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:16 pm

Perhaps most relevant to his Transformers artwork, he drew all (except the one fill-in issue) of Marvel's take on their imported Japanese robot toy forebears, The Shogun Warriors, including the original Megatron! Though I know that can never legally mean anything in terms of continuity, I like to think the connection gave TF a sense of history long before the Quintesson or Primus origins were established.

Thank you Mr. Trimpe, and may you rest in peace.

Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:28 pm

Sad news.Rest in peace.

Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:35 pm

Whaaaaaaaaat? Oh, man. I know him mostly for his work on the original G.I. Joe comics.

Rest in peace, Mr. Trimpe. Thank you for everything you drew.

News Credits: 60 · Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:52 pm

Shogun Warriors, Transformers, G.I.Joe and Hulk 181.............ah the good old days. Will miss you sir.

News Credits: 14 · Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:03 am

So sad to hear the news when I logged in this morning, Herb was a sometime great artist, working on many a fanboy favourite comic book series, including our beloved Transformers and G.I. Joe.

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Along with the work he did on Transformers, I loved his work alongside one of my all time favourite artists Barry Windsor-Smith on Marvels Machine Man!

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Peace be with you Herb.

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:26 am

He was an awesome guy and I feel fortunate to have had the honor to meet him back when I helped organized the montreal comiccon. I will cherish this drawing he did for me, forever.

News Credits: 9 · Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:52 am

RIPeace

News Credits: 22 · Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:24 am

The G1 Marvel comics will always be my favorite continuity. RIP Mr. Trimpe. Thank you for sharing your talents.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:51 pm

Alot of my comic book diet in the 80's contained Herb Trimpe's artwork. For a while there I drew nothing but Transformers characters in my grade school sketchbook. I totally aped his shading style and poses to render all my characters. Sad to see this talented artist go.
Peace be with you Mr. Trimpe