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Arcademan
08-13-2007, 05:54 PM
Just got some extremely sad news this morning. Mike Wieringo, artist of FLASH, TELOS, IMPULSE, SPIDER MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, and creator of IMPULSE, died of a heart attack yesterday at age 44. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Mike. :( Our hearts and deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Story. (http://www.newsarama.com/Chicago_07/Ringo.html)
JimDeVico
08-13-2007, 06:33 PM
44? That's my age. I'm feeling so mortal right now. Thanks for sharing the news.

:(
Arcademan
08-13-2007, 06:37 PM
Let me tell you...he did two of my favorite characters justice...Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/Arcademan/Comix/PoSPromo.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/Arcademan/Comix/marymarvel.jpg
Loved his run on Flash a few years back. Definitely will be missed.
TheBohemian
08-14-2007, 06:49 AM
Dammit, this sucks.
I loved Ringo's work, especially Tellos.
One of the few artists in comics these days who kept their books fun; he will definitely be missed.
MizRobyn
08-17-2007, 08:02 AM
This is really sad news, indeed. I can tell I've been on vacation, as I am missing all of the news from recent days. The world has lost an amazing talent, much too early. :(
takethebackseat
08-17-2007, 01:18 PM
I was catching up on all the kind words left by his friends and fellow comickers yesterday. He was a dynamite artist and, from the sound of things, just a great all around person.
grima69
08-17-2007, 02:06 PM
Here's a link to his DA account, for those who may want to look at his artwork or leave a comment.
Wieringo (http://wieringo.deviantart.com/)
TheBohemian
06-19-2008, 10:33 AM
Necro'd to share announcement that might interest a few here (http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/18/mike-wieringo-scholarship-announced/):
The brother of the late Mike Wieringo has started a scholarship to SCAD in Mike’s name — we can’t imagine a better way to remember a wonderful artist and friend to all. A donation table will be set up at this year’s Heroes Con — more details here (http://www.chapelhillcomics.com/content/?p=278).
ZeroGee
06-19-2008, 01:14 PM
WOW! These comic artists seem to die young.:(
jnette
06-26-2008, 08:09 PM
Rest in peace Mike.
I well forever love his character Impulse. May the Lord be with his family and friends during this hard time.

Edit in: I didn't realize this thread was originaly posted last year. Never the less I still wish his family and freinds the best.