1998 in comics

Notable events of 1998 in comics. Events and publications January Specific date unknown: Dutch cartoonist Stefan Verwey wins the Inktspotprijs for Best Political Cartoon. He will win the award again next year. La main de la mort and Crime sur Internet by André-Paul Duchâteau and Tibert, 59. and 60. album of the Ric Hochet series (Le Lombard). Last issue of the Italian magazine L'intrepido, in the newstads since 1935. The Ken Parker series is abruptly interrupted with the episode Faccia di rame (Copper face), by Giancarlo Berardi, Ivo Milazzo and Luca Vannini; the story is inspired by the life of Ishi. The series will get a conclusion only in 2015. February February 5 : in Anders And & Co., The last lord of Eldorao, by Don Rosa. February 8: Superman, distant fires one-shot by Howard Chaykin and Gil Kane (DC Comics) February 13: Comic artist Willy Vandersteen receives a statue in Antwerp, Belgium. Superman Red/Superman Blue begins. Ghost Rider, vol. 3., 1990 series, cancelled by Marvel Comics with issue #93 First issue of Fathom, by Michael Turner (Top Cow) March March 11: The Flemish newspapers Het Laatste Nieuws and De Nieuwe Gazet change the title of their weekly children comics supplement De Samson en Gert Krant, based on the popular TV show Samson en Gert, into De Plopkrant, based on the children's show Kabouter Plop. March 25: The first episode of Paige Braddock's Jane's World is published. The series will run until 2018. Batman: Cataclysm begins. Coeur de canard (Duck's heart) – by Lewis Trondheim and Johan Sfarr, first album of the fantasy saga Dungeon (Delcourt). L’aventure immobile (The motionless adventure) by Didier Convart and Andrè Juliard (Dargaud), with Blake and Mortimer; first album of the series Le dernier chapitre, showing the heroes of the French comics at the twilight of their lives. April First issue of Battle chasers by Joe Madueira (Wild Storm) May May 29: In the Danish magazine Anders And, the first episode of The Black Knight by Don Rosa is published, which marks the debut of Arpin Lusene. The first episode of Daniel Clowes' David Boring is prepublished in Eightball. Marvel Comics' Identity Crisis begins. Batman: Cataclysm concludes. 300 by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (Dark Horse) Le jeu de la potence by André-Paul Duchâteau and Tibet, 61. album of the Ric Hochet series (Dargaud). Colpo da maestro (Masterstroke) by Moreno Burattini and Gallieno Ferri (Bonelli); the criminal mastermind Mortimer, Zagor’s recurring adversary, makes his debut. Spring Gay Comix (1980 series), with issue #25, publishes its final issue (Bob Ross) June June 3: in Spirou, first episode of La Jonque céleste by Roger Leloup. Emerald Knights begins. Identity Crisis concludes. Superman Red/Superman Blue concludes. Nato il 31 febbraio (Born February 31) by Claudio Chiaverotti and Massimo Rotundo, first album of the post-apocalyptic series Brendon (Bonelli). July A family matter by Will Eisner. August August 3 : in Libération, Le Mystère des profondeurs by Jacques Tard (eight episode of The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec) is prepublished. August 24: The Dutch comics magazine Sjosji changes its name again into Sjosji Striparazzi.It will continue until 1999, after which it changes its name into Striparazzi. First issue of JLA: The Nail by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer (Elsewords). L’orphelin des astres by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières (Dargaud). September September 9: Through a long trial Albert Uderzo wins the profits and rights to all his Asterix-related merchandise and albums from previous publisher Dargaud. In Anders And & Co., The sign of the triple distelfink by Don Rosa; the story homages the 50th anniversary of Gladstone Gander’s first apparition. First issue of the miniseries Superman for all seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (DC Comics). Le sommeil du monstre by Enik Bilal (Les Humanoïdes Associés). Voir Venise by Jean Van Hamme and Philippe Francq, 9th episode of the series Largo Winch (Dupuis). L’inizio (The beginning) by Leo Ortolani and Ade Capone, first album of the cyberpunk series Morgan: La Sacra Ruota. October October 3: Les Barbares by Jacques Martin and Rafael Morales, 21st album of Alix series (Dargaud) October 10–11: During the Stripdagen in Breda Joost Swarte receives the Stripschapprijs. Publisher Hansje Joustra wins the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs. October 14: Dust waltz, graphic novel by Dan Brereton and Hector Gomez (Dark Horse), first comics set in the Buffy universe. The next day, the first issue of the regular Buffy comic series is published, always by Dark Horse. Toy Biz buys Marvel Comics The "Emerald Knights" storyline concludes First issue of the series Mutant X, by Howard Mackie (Marvel). The Gathering of Five, taking place over Spider-Man's four main ongoing series Daredevil vol. 1, 1964 series, is canceled by Marvel with issue #380 Excalibur is canceled by Marvel with issue #125 The Sensational Spider-Man is canceled by Marvel with issue #33 Gli occhi dell’abisso, (Abyss’ eyes) by Giancarlo Berardi and Luca Vannini (Bonelli), first album of the Julia series. In the story, the heroine must face for the first time her nemesis, the serial killer Myrna Harrod. Colui che dimora nelle tenebre (The living in darkness) by Alfredo Castelli, Vincenzo Beretta and Erasmo Dante Spada (Bonelli); first episode of the series Storie di Altrove, spin-off of Martin Mystere. L’ami Javin, by Serge Le Tendre, Regis Loisel and Lidwine, first album of Apres la quete, second cycle of La Quête de l'oiseau du temps (Dargaud) Marcel Dalton by Bob De Groot and Morris, 109th album of Lucky Luke series. The comic is charged of antisemitism, because the caricatural representation of a Jewish banker. November November 18: The first page of Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik's Penny Arcade is uploaded to the Internet. November 24: in Topolino, The river of time by Francesco Artibani, Tito Faraci and Corrado Mastrantuono. Published for Mickey Mouse’s 70th birthday, the story is a sequel to his first cartoon, Steamboat Willie, 25 November: in Spirou, Machine qui reve (Dreaming machine) by Tome and Janny; the story marks a turning point in Spirou and Fantasio series, that becomes more realistic and less humorous. 29 November: Long feu by Metz and Luc Jacamon (Casterman); first album of the series The killer. DC One Million takes place. The Final Chapter begins and concludes, taking place over Spider-Man's three main ongoing series The imprint Marvel Knights debuts with three new titles: Daredevil vol. 2 — the "Guardian Devil" storyline begins Black Panther vol. 3 Inhumans vol. 2 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man is canceled by Marvel with issue #263. Silver Surfer vol. 2 is canceled by Marvel with issue #146. What If vol. 2 is canceled by Marvel with issue #114. La solution Pinkerton by Francois Corteggiani and Michel Blanc-Dumont, tenth album of the Blueberry’s youth series (Dargaud); beginning of the “complots’ cycle”. December December 8: In Topolino, Donald Duckling (Donald Duck as a child) makes his debut in a tale by Paola Mulazzi and Alessandro Barbucci. December 11: in Uncle Scrooge, The Cowboy captain of the Cutty Sark by Don Rosa. The Hunt for Xavier begins. The Amazing Spider-Man and Peter Parker: Spider-Man are both restarted with new #1 issues. Il potere di Iside, by Antonio Serra and Antonella Platano, first album of the series Legs e le paladine, spin-off of Nathan Never (Bonelli) Specific date unknown Jim Lee announced that DC Comics would take over WildStorm Productions. MU Press publishes Those Annoying Post Bros. #63, the final issue of that title. Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks (Black Eye books) Deaths January January 5: Gustavo Martz Schmidt, Spanish comics artist (Toribio Doctor Cascarrabias, El Doctor Cataplasma, Troglodito, Camelio Majareto, El profesor Tragacanto, Deliranta Rococó, La Pandilla Cu-Cux Plaf, El Sherrif Chiquito, continued Doña Urraca), dies at age 75. January 7: Eli Bauer, American comics artist and animator (Kermit the Hermit, Norman), dies at age 69. January 11: Win Mortimer, American comics artist (co-creator of Ripley's Believe It or Not!), dies at age 78. January 18: Adolfo Buylla, Spanish comics artist (Diego Valor, Yago Veloz), dies at age 70 or 71. January 28: Shotaro Ishinomori, Japanese manga artist (Kamen Rider, Cyborg 009, Sandarobotchi), dies at age 60 of heart failure. February February 8: John Miles, British cartoonist and comics artist (Perkins), dies at age 63. February 14: Thomas McKimson, American comics artist and animator (Looney Tunes comics, Disney comics, worked on the Roy Rogers comic strip), dies at age 90. February 16: Gervy, French comics artist (Pat'Apouf), dies at age 89. February 28: Antonio Prohías, Cuban-American comics artist (Spy vs. Spy), dies at age 77. March March 1: Archie Goodwin, American comics writer (Luke Cage, Manhunter, Secret Agent X-9, Captain Kate, worked for Blazing Combat, Creepy and Eerie) and artist (assisted on Mary Perkins on Stage), dies at age 60. March 3: Olaf Stoop, Dutch activist and underground comics artist (Roza's Lotgevallen), dies at age 52 from a heart attack. March 23: John Sikela, Slovak-American comics artist (worked on Superman, Superboy), dies at age 90 or 91.

April April 7: Alex Schomburg, Puerto Rican-American comics artist (Timely Comics), dies at age 92.Saunders, David. "Alex Schomburg (1905–1998)," PulpArtists.com: Field Guide to Wild American Pulp Artists (2009). Accessed June 25, 2012. April 8: Lee Elias, British-American comics artist (Beyond Mars, Black Cat), dies at age 77. Pellos - French comic artist (Futuropolis, continued Les Pieds Nickelés), dies at age 98. April 17: E.E. Hibbard, American painter and comics artist (worked on The Flash, Green Lantern and was the first artist to illustrate a Justice Society story), dies at age 89. April 23: Enrique Riverón, Cuban-American cartoonist, animator and comics artist, dies at age 95 or 96. April 26: Bill Crooks, American comics artist (assisted on Captain Easy), dies at age 80. April 29: Archelaos Antonaros, Greek editorial cartoonist, comic artist (From the Life of the Barrel-Minded, Ntentes, the Football Supporter) and publisher, dies at age 77. May May 13: Wim den Hollander, Dutch illustrator, actor, photographer, fireman and comic artist (Dobber en Kliekje, Strik en Stropdas), dies at age 89 . June June 13: Reg Smythe, British comics artist (Andy Capp), dies at age 80. July July 16: Tony Sgroi, American animator and comics artist (Disney comics), dies at age 73. August August 1: René Bonnet, French comics artist (Fripounet et Marisette), dies at age 92. Florenci Clavé, Spanish comics artist (Rémy Herphelin), dies at age 62. Sergio Molino, Italian comic artist (made comics for Casa Editrice Impero), dies at age 78. August 15: Wim Hessels, A.K.A. Woeloem, Dutch comics artist (Stoffertje Zuig, Manusje van Alles, Boerensloot, Spatje, Muisje Nisje), dies at age 70. August 17: Jac. H. Molier, Dutch comic artist and poet (Meneer Vliegwiel, Appie van Gelder, Jan Perseijn, Mijnheer Adriaan), dies at age 94. August 20: Robert Rigot, French illustrator, caricaturist and comics artist (Chantal, Frédéri le Gardian, Les Rapaces), dies at age 89. September September 1: Francisco Coching, Filipino comics artist (Marabini, Hagibis, Sabas, ang Barbaro Pedro Penduko, El Indio), dies at age 86. September 3: Vincent Alascia, American comics artist (American Avenger, worked on Captain America), dies at age 84.Vincent Alascia at the Lambiek Comiclopedia. Retrieved October 18, 2011. Archived from the original October 18, 2011 October October 28: Les Carroll, American comics artist (The Tillers, Life with the Rimples, assisted Boots and Her Buddies and Alley Oop, continued Our Boarding House), dies at age 86. November