Marie Severin, a Marvel comic book artist and industry pioneer best known for her work on titles such as “The Incredible Hulk" and “Captain America,” died this week at age 89, The Hollywood Reporter revealed.
Severin had been moved into hospice care after suffering a stroke earlier this week, and she died shortly after.
Marvel confirmed her death on social media.
"Marie Severin was a pioneer in the comic book industry, and her creativity, artistry, and humor captured the imagination of fans around the world," the entertainment company said on Twitter Thursday. "The Marvel family mourns her loss, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones."
A close friend to Severin and former employee at Marvel shared a photo on Facebook of the two of them with a caption mourning the loss.
"I'm very sorry to report that Marie Severin, the funniest and nicest woman in the comic book biz ever, is no more," said Irene Vartanof. "Love you, Marie."
Severin’s career kicked off eight decades ago, when she agreed to help her older brother, John Severin, who was working for EC Comics at the time and needed someone to color his pages, The Hollywood Reporter noted.
She developed her skill and in the late 1950s joined Marvel Comics, where she worked her way up from colorist to pencil and ink artist.
She also worked on projects for DC, Claypool Comics and Fantagraphics, and was responsible for designing the original costume for Spider-Woman as well as illustrated merchandise for Marvel’s Special Projects division.
Marie Severin’s career is studded with numerous accolades that include receiving the Shazam Award in 1974 as well as the Comic-Con Inkpot Award in 1998, 2001 and 2017, according to Comic-Con.
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