Comments on: R.I.P. George Tuska, 1916-2009

By: Shawn Surface

Shawn Surface — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:37:07 +0000

I first met George and his wife on the convention circuit some years back, he was part of a group of golden age artists that would group together at various cons, so not only did I get to meet him but other notable comic legends like Marty Nodell(Green Lantern), and Harry Lampert(Flash).
Mr. Tuska was a genuinely nice man and a top professional, he gave me a fair and honest critique of my work when I was first showing it around, both he and his wife Dorothy were showed me nothing but kindness.
I am the proud owner of two IRON-MAN pieces he did, one , a huge piece with ole’ shellhead going up against Titanium Man, two fantastic pieces froma man that could still produce top quality art even in his late 80′s(the time he did the commissions).
I can only hope that someday, GOD willing that my body of work would be a quarter the length of his and be remembered as fondly.
The comics buisness has lot yet another talented creator and an invalueable piece of it’s history.

By: sue

sue — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:00:38 +0000

George Tuska was the best Iron Man artist ever. RIP

By: Wolden

Wolden — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:59:43 +0000

SORELY underappreciated, even in your prime…
Thank you, George, for all you have done. You are truly missed.
We, all of us, hope that your family is doing well in this difficult time.

By: Sean T. Collins

Sean T. Collins — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:08:38 +0000

Thanks Mark. Man is my face red.

Wow–married for over 60 years, lived till 93, massively long career as an artist, drawing until the week before he died, three kids, five grandkids, however many grandchildren. We should all be so lucky.

By: JK Parkin

JK Parkin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:13:35 +0000

Thanks … the cover has been changed.

By: David Chambers

David Chambers — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:04:13 +0000

George Tuska was always THE Iron Man artist for me. He was also one of the few mainstream comic book artists that populated his drawings with black people and later, the first black superhero comic; Luke Cage. That may seem to be a strange thing to say but, in the 70′s it was unusual to see any positive images of black people in any media.

As a black boy, fascinated with comics, that was very important for me, even though some of his images veered towards caricature.

RIP George Tuska

By: Mark Evanier

Mark Evanier — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:48:35 +0000

The above cover (Iron Man #71) was not drawn by George Tuska.

By: Tim Perkins

Tim Perkins — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:04:25 +0000

This is so sad.

Only the other day I was commenting on one of the Blogs about George’s retirement and his accomplishments.

He really was an important part of American comics history.

The Bullpen in heaven is becoming one heck of a place!

God speed George.
(”j)

By: Wraith

Wraith — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:25:15 +0000

Here’s to Tuska and the other old gents who all but (or literally) passed away at their drawing tables. They died with their spurs on.

A life very well-lived.

By: Mr M.

Mr M. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:30:19 +0000

R.I.P. indeed. He was one of my favorites from my youth.