Batman artist and ultraverse cocreator norm breyfogle has passed away. It is being reported that legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has passed away at the age of 58. Breyfogle contributed art to dcs batman beyond unlimited digital comic series from 201220. Metaphysique s third session reveals a private nightmare of dietrich mater founder and administrator of dreamright labs featuring himself as a child with his parents in nazi germany. Prime for malibus ultraverse and owned his own character metaphysique. Classic batman artist at boston comic book convention. While on batman in detective, batman and shadow of the bat norm worked primarily with alan grant. Chris messina is in talks to play the dc villain victor zsasz in warner bros. Jul 04, 2012 what are some comic books youre currently into. Comicmix put a benefit book together to help defray his ongoing. From 1994 to 1995 norm wrote and illustrated his own comic titled metaphysique for malibus creator owned bravura line. The sixissue series mixed eclectic themes like the mystical, virtual reality and the superhero genre. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection norm to noron back to the n index screen back to the a to z index screen back up the list.
Join facebook to connect with norm breyfogle and others you may know. Breyfogle has worked on many different characters for most comic book publishers at one time or another. I think it was also norm breyfogle s first attempt at writing a comic script. Though the cause of death was not made public, breyfogle suffered a stroke in 2014 that left the left side of his body paralyzed.
Sep 26, 2018 norm breyfogle, comic book artist, worked solidly drawing batman comic books for dc from 1987 to 1995 making a major impact on the character. With the passing of norm breyfogle, who used crowdfunding to help pay for treatment after a stroke, its worth mentioning that comic book creators are freelancers, and often do not have adequate insurance or any at all. Breyfogle would only stay on the newly launched title for a short. Dc comics former batman artist norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58, according to comic book resources and other sources. One bravura book you didnt mention was norm breyfogle s metaphysique.
Here is a small sample of the messages conveyed by canadian comic book creators about norms passing. Classic batman artist at boston comic book convention norm. Created by alan grant and norm breyfogle for the shadow of the bat series in 1992, the character is known for favoring knives. After don newton and gene colan left the batbooks they largely drifted artistically. Sep 20, 2012 norm breyfogle was born on february 27, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. But he also cocreated prime for malibus ultraverse. Norm breyfogle, comic book artist, worked solidly drawing batman comic books for dc from 1987 to 1995 making a major impact on the character. Artist norm breyfogle memorial fund by norms brother kevin breyfogle. Norm breyfogle, batman artist, dead at 58 multiversity comics. He represented him and soon norm was working as a professional. Its being reported by multiple sources that norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58.
When he was 12 years old, he began taking private lessons from commercial artist andrew benson. Batman artist norm breyfogle died on monday, aged 58. Here is how the comic book industry remembers norm breyfogle, one of their own. Norm breyfogle s metaphysique 1 2 3 5 malibu comics 1995. In 1994, breyfogle penned and illustrated his own creatorowned series metaphysique, a series about six people who unwittingly become involved in a mad scientists plan to become a god. The main character was overmuscled just like prime. Malibu comics ultraverse flagship hero prime, and both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. Norm breyfogle on possible agism in comics, interview by cary ashby march 30, 2010. Norm breyfogle author of legends of the dark knight. Hes drawn almost every icon that exists in comic books, from superman to batman to spiderman to captain america, and now norm breyfogle is tackling yet another cultural icon. Breyfogle was a longrunning batman artist from the years of 1987 to 1995. Norm breyfogle original art for sale comicarttracker.
Breyfogle passed away on monday in houghton michigan, though it isnt clear what he passed away from. The comic book creators community has come together to share their. Breyfogle was also known for his sixissue creatorowned work metaphysique, which. Batman artist and comics veteran norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58. They think that they are getting treatments for reoccurring nightmares, when they actually are being robbed of their energy. A conversation with norm breyfogle, graphic novel reporter, december 2009. A group of six people unknowingly become pawns in an evil scientists plan to become a god. Jun 22, 2005 norm breyfogle broke into the bigtime in 1987 drawing batman in detective comics after starting out on some backup strips and smaller titles for first comics. Norm breyfogle was the batman artist for me, when i was a kid.
Norm breyfogle was born on february 27, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. Archie, jughead, moose, reggie, betty and veronica and company have seen a lot of talented artists drawing their adventures since their debut in pep comics in. Sep 28, 2018 batman artist and ultraverse cocreator norm breyfogle has passed away. This is really a fascinating setup, where they used his last few issues to launch the crossover. Hes also pretty well known for his work with batman.
Norman keith breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc. February 27, 1960 september 24, 2018 was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise. Most wellknown for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise from 1987. Metaphysique comic books from eclipse atomic avenue. The farewell of norm breyfogle on the batman books. Art by norm breyfogle as part of the characters 1992 redesign. The ground covered by these stories stretches from the eternal struggle between mans body, intellect, and spirit to sciencefiction stories of miniaturized men and gigantic microbes.
Metaphysique malibu malibu, 1995 and 1995 norm breyfogle. Here is how the comic book industry remembers norm breyfogle. Birds of prey, sources confirm to the hollywood reporter. Ive drawn comic books for most of the major american comics publishers. Norm breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise norm breyfogle is the author of legends of the. As a veteran of the comic book industry, breyfogle had the opportunity to meet and befriend many other creators. Dec 26, 2008 hes drawn almost every icon that exists in comic books, from superman to batman to spiderman to captain america, and now norm breyfogle is tackling yet another cultural icon. Created by norm breyfogle, metaphysique is an ambitious collection of storiesparables, if you willabout man and his place in the universe.
If all of your purchases do not fit in a bubble mailer, they will be mail inside a cardboard box, packed tight and secure so as to avoid any shifting en route. After high school breyfogle attended northern michigan university, studying art. Most wellknown for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise from 1987 to 1995, breyfogle did so much more than that. Offered here is one signed batmobile single page from book signed in black ink norm breyfogle 91, one batman knight gallery signed on attached postit notes in black ink norm to two pages showing his illustrations, one norm breyfogles session five metaphysique signed. In dc comic book lore, victor zsasz is a serial killer and foe of batman. In the fourth issue of this series, metaphysique explores the personal nightmares of the oneironauts, our dream explorers, as they apparently enter each others dreams outside of dreamright labs without the help of mandelbrot or the lucidity chamber. Grant and breyfogle would be moved from detective comics and placed on the titular batman book, and would be further rewarded by dc with the creation of a new title, batman.
You can keep up with him and check out his art on his web site. The twoissue series includes pen and ink and painted stories in a variety of genres, all introduced by metaphysique, a host character who ties together the philosophical concepts that give the stories their unique edge. Comic book community responds to the passing of norm breyfogle. The twoissue series includes pen and ink and painted stories in a variety of genres, all introduced by metaphysique. Sep 29, 2018 he also both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. From dc comics, breyfogle moved on to malibu comics, where he provided art for the prime series. Norm breyfogle has also worked on the spectre, prime, metaphysique, anarky, hellcat and is currently working on of bitter souls for markosia press. Artist norm breyfogle memorial fund by norm s brother kevin breyfogle. Introductory text and dedication with illustration on. Artist norm breyfogle broke into comics in the early 1980s and was a popular batman artist for six years on detective comics, batman and shadow of the bat. He cocreated the character of prime for malibu comics and created the character metaphysique. News flash legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has.
During his time in high school he coplotted, wrote, and illustrated a comic book called techteam for michigan technological university. He was involved with the character of batman consistently from 19871995. Around this time, he also won his first award at a town and country art show. I dont regularly read any titles any longer, but i do pick up some books every now and then in order to keep abreast of trends. And what is his link to the metaprogram institute and dreamright labs.
A group of eight signed comic books by creator, writer, and illustrator norm breyfogle. You also get the ashcan check out cyberspace comics for more. Breyfogle had worked on many different characters for most comic book publishers at one time or another. Shadow of the bat, which was established for alan grant and norm breyfogle to explore further concepts. In the fifth session, adam mater, as the astral kid, confronts orville dreugh and his astral projection. I dont think there were any better comics being done at that time. Metaphysique is a story that tends toward the mystical. Norman keith breyfogle was born on the 27th of february, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection norm to noron back to the n index screen back to the a to z index screen. In 1994 he wrote and illustrated his own comic called metaphysique for malibus bravura line. Norman keith norm breyfogle, a comic artist known as one of the premier. News flash legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has died.
Friedrich was able to secure breyfogle his first major comic book. Norm breyfogle, batman artist, dead at 58 multiversity. When he was 12 years old he began taking private lessons. The beloved norm breyfogle left this world earlier this week, and quite honestly a shockwave has been felt through, not only the comics community, but fandom itself. He also both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. Some really cool painted covers by john bolton, brian bolland, and mike austin.
February 27, 1960 is an american comic book artist, fine artist, illustrator, and writer. Mike grell writing and drawing james bond a nonmovie bond. Norm breyfogle norman keith breyfogle lambiek comiclopedia. The norm breyfogle interview part 1 oryans observatory.
Aug 24, 2018 norm breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise norm breyfogle is the author of legends of the. Ewan mcgregors black mask isnt the only bad guy in town. Norm breyfogle has been drawing since age 12 and in 1984 at the san diego comic con mike friedrich saw his art on display. Norm breyfogles art was a huge part of what made those books great, with dynamic action and interesting layouts. Sep 26, 2018 in 1994, breyfogle penned and illustrated his own creatorowned series metaphysique, a series about six people who unwittingly become involved in a mad scientists plan to become a god. Breyfogle was a breath of fresh air that made me look forward to seeing the wild things he was going to do each month. Anthonys comic book art original comic art norm breyfogle. Today, many of those creators took to twitter to share their condolences, grief and fond memories in light of the artists passing.
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