Crowdfunder in memory of 2000AD artist Carlos Ezquerra smashes target

By John Freeman on 4 October 2018

Carlos Ezquerra. Photo: Lisa Mills

Fans of 2000AD artist Carlos Ezquerra, who died earlier this week, have launched a JustGiving page in his memory, which has already raised £2600.

“Carlos was one of the finest comic book artists of his generation,” says Dale Jackson, who launched the page along with a number of other fans of Carlos’ work. “He created many characters. Not only was he a great artist, he was a decent human being who had time and love for all his fans.

The JustGiving Page is to honour and a mark of appreciation that his fans and friends have for Carlos. Monies raised will go to his widow, Conchita Ezquerra, to help in what every way it is needed.

• Check out the JustGiving Page here

• The Organización del Cómic de Zaragoza has also announced an initiative to publish a Tebeíco del Salón special edition in December in time for its annual festival, paying tribute to Carlos – read the news item here

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.