Transformers Comic artist Frank Springer dead at 79
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Transformers Comic artist Frank Springer dead at 79
by Darth Bombshell » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:31 am
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<a href="`http://www.newsday.com/iphone/ny-lispri0612624091apr05,0,3568600.story" target="_blank">Newsday.com</a> is reporting that comic's artist Frank Springer passed away April 5th at the age of 79. Springer is known to Transformers fans as the artist behind the first four issues of the <a href="http://www.seibertron.com/comics/list.php?f_series=1">Marvel Comics series</a> and <a href="http://www.seibertron.com/comics/list.php?f_series=8">the Headmasters mini-series</a>.
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Re: Transformers Comic artist Frank Springer dead at 79
by First-Aid » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:24 am
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RIP Frank. You did good work.
It finally happened. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Yes, I cried.
-Kanrabat- wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:First-Aid wrote:Okay, did anyone else notice that we all get a wonderful shot of Starscreams crotch anytime he sits in that throne? That's unnerving. Couldn't they have put n extra flap in there? It's....weird.
Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...
Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
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Re: Transformers Comic artist Frank Springer dead at 79
by Overloaded » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:23 am
My Condolences to his family
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Re: Transformers Comic artist Frank Springer dead at 79
by fenrir72 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:36 am
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I remember it as if was just yesterday when I purchased issue #1. It was U.S. 75 cents(quite expensive back then and bi-monthly. Who would have thought it was but a start of something BIG!
Though his art style pales in comparison to todays standards but back then..............
Though his art style pales in comparison to todays standards but back then..............
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