Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 11:40AM CDT

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It appears this is really not the year for comics creators and animators, as we have just received the sad news that Herb Trimpe, famous for his work with Marvel comics in the 1970s and 80s, from Hulk to Wolverine, to the Transformers and G.I. Joe (including the first crossover between the two) has passed away on Monday. The staff of Seibertron.com wish to express their condolences to his family and loved ones.

Legendary Marvel Comics artist Herb Trimpe, the first artist to draw character of Wolverine for publication, has passed away, according to his family.
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"He was a legend in the industry, co-creator of Wolverine and penciled some of the most iconic characters ever. He will be greatly missed."

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Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675149)
Posted by steve2275 on April 14th, 2015 @ 11:43am CDT

ah dammit
rest in peace and thank you mr.trimpe

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675155)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 14th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT

Perhaps most relevant to his Transformers artwork, he drew all (except the one fill-in issue) of Marvel's take on their imported Japanese robot toy forebears, The Shogun Warriors, including the original Megatron! Though I know that can never legally mean anything in terms of continuity, I like to think the connection gave TF a sense of history long before the Quintesson or Primus origins were established.

Thank you Mr. Trimpe, and may you rest in peace.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675158)
Posted by themidnightdoctor on April 14th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT

Sad news.Rest in peace.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675357)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 14th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CDT

Whaaaaaaaaat? Oh, man. I know him mostly for his work on the original G.I. Joe comics.

Rest in peace, Mr. Trimpe. Thank you for everything you drew.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675391)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 14th, 2015 @ 8:52pm CDT

Shogun Warriors, Transformers, G.I.Joe and Hulk 181.............ah the good old days. Will miss you sir.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675514)
Posted by robotmel on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:03am CDT

So sad to hear the news when I logged in this morning, Herb was a sometime great artist, working on many a fanboy favourite comic book series, including our beloved Transformers and G.I. Joe.

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Along with the work he did on Transformers, I loved his work alongside one of my all time favourite artists Barry Windsor-Smith on Marvels Machine Man!

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Peace be with you Herb.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675547)
Posted by william-james88 on April 15th, 2015 @ 9:26am CDT

He was an awesome guy and I feel fortunate to have had the honor to meet him back when I helped organized the montreal comiccon. I will cherish this drawing he did for me, forever.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675553)
Posted by triKlops on April 15th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT

RIPeace

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675558)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 15th, 2015 @ 10:24am CDT

The G1 Marvel comics will always be my favorite continuity. RIP Mr. Trimpe. Thank you for sharing your talents.

Re: Marvel Comics Artist Herb Trimpe Passes Away at 75 (1675825)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:51pm CDT

Alot of my comic book diet in the 80's contained Herb Trimpe's artwork. For a while there I drew nothing but Transformers characters in my grade school sketchbook. I totally aped his shading style and poses to render all my characters. Sad to see this talented artist go.
Peace be with you Mr. Trimpe