I have just learnt that British artist and colourist Steve Whitaker is no longer with us.
I don’t know many details except that he died on Thursday after becoming unwell, but at this point I just want to say how sorry I am so sorry to hear this.
I had known Steve for over 20 years, although not as well as some of the regular readers of this web site.
He was an extraordinary talent who will be so missed. I will post more later.
John Freeman
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “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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I was very sad to hear about Steve. Unforunately I didn’t know him personally, but I knew of his reputation as a colourist etc.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Colin Wyatt.