Friday, August 24, 2018

GOODBYE, RUSS HEATH...


You covered it all, Mr. Heath, from war to westerns to undersea escape, for Warren, EC, DC and Atlas/Timely/Marvel.


Your expert hand brought to life Playboy's Little Annie Fannie and the earliest stages of the tempestuous Losers. Along with writer/editor Robert Kanigher, you created the ethereal Haunted Tank (of "G.I. Combat" fame) and bestowed your skills upon the likes of Batman, Iron Fist, Jonah Hex, Sgt Rock and Vampirella. You also rendered the best, action-packed, plastic-figure ads imaginable. 


Your long life was devoted to the characters and scenarios that so many of us hold close to our hearts, presented in a two-fisted way that today's youths could never understand or appreciate. However, for those who were there to experience your gritty work firsthand, your talent will remain eternal, savored and unequaled. 

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