We’re sorry to report the unexpected death of comic artist Adam Stone, winner of the 2024 2000AD Art Talent competition, whose death following a tragic accident, has been announced.
Adam was a contributor to a number of independent comic projects, as well as developing his own. “Future Shocks: Infiltrator”, written by Ed Whiting, was published in 2000AD Prog 2439 earlier this year.
“Adam was an exceptionally talented artist with a bright future ahead of him, and it was an honour to publish his work,” the team at Rebellion have said in an online tribute. “Sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
In addition to making his 2000AD comics debut this year, Adam was developing his own projects, inspired by his love of science fiction and horror. His work featured in independent projects such as Venus Rises, written by Jason G Birdsall, and Mother Udder Comics. He also painted two album covers for the band, Fate’s Hollow. His published work also included illustrations for the game, Alchemical Inc., developed by Looch Labs.
Ben Cullis of The77 Publishing has also posted a heartfelt tribute.
“I first became aware of Adam when he and Elliot Moody first pitched some artwork at Thought Bubble 2024 approaching 77 Publishing about a story idea they had,” he noted.
“As a publisher, I receive a lot of submissions and it was obvious just how good Adam’s artwork was and how much talent he had. He proved that by winning the 2000AD Art Talent competition.
“Throughout 2025 we corresponded about the project, agreeing to meet up at Thought Bubble again to continue our discussions and finalise a deal.
“We talked for an hour and I was impressed with his genuine affection for our books and had a chance to hear him discuss, at length, his work and look at the beautiful illustrations close up, as he’d brought several pages of ‘Atomic Fire’ – shown here.
“We said we’d be in touch and bade our farewells.
“I treasure that memory. Adam died the next day.
“Our condolences to Adam’s family and all those who loved him.”
“I was so sorry to hear about Adam’s passing,” said Elliot Moody, offering his deepest condolences to Adam’s family, along with many others. “I first met Adam through his artwork. I thought it was beautiful. And over the past year, I’ve not only had the pleasure of calling him a colleague, but also a good friend.
“When we last spoke, he talked about how happy he was, with the work he was doing, with the life he made with his wife and of being a father to his child. He was a good man who spoke about his life and family with love.”
Adam’s work, across various projects, looks simply outstanding, and I’m sorry I never had opportunity to meet such a talented creator. My sympathies at this time to family and friends.
Adam Terence Stone, born 11th September 1991, died 15th November 2025
• To commemorate Adam, a tribute page has been created at adamstone.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to the RSPCA and The English Heritage Trust, charities chosen by his family
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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.
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