Sam Kieth, Visionary THE MAXX And THE SANDMAN Artist, Passes Away At The Age Of 63

Rest in peace, Sam Kieth

Sam Kieth, the visionary comic book artist, writer and creator of The Maxx, passed away on March 15, at the age of 63, following complications from Lewy body dementia. Former Wildstorm and IDW editor Scott Dunbier confirmed the news on social media and shared a statement from Kieth’s family. As per Kieth’s wishes, there will be no memorial service, and in lieu of flowers, his family has asked for donations to be made in his name to the Hero Init…

In Memoriam: Creator Sam Kieth Passes At 63 Years

In Memoriam: Creator Sam Kieth Passes At 63 Years Of Age #TheMaxx #imageComics #DCComics #MarvelComics

RIP Sam Kieth (1963-2026) – Famed Comic Book Illustrator and Writer

Sam Kieth, beloved comic book illustrator and writer, has sadly passed away at the age of sixty-three.  Kieth came into comics through the independent scene in the mid 1980s, working with Comico on the popular Mage and Fish Police titles. In 1989, his work came to greater mainstream prominence in DC Comics’ revamped The Sandman title, co-creating the new and enduring horror-themed character. That work would build and point the direction for the …

The Maxx Creator Sam Kieth Dies At 63

Writer and artist Sam Kieth, who co-created The Sandman with Neil Gaiman and Mike Dringenberg, died of complications from Lewy body dementia. It’s been a rough week for celebrity deaths, but this one stings. Sam Kieth, the revered comics artist who co-created The Sandman with Neil Gaiman and Mike Dringenberg before making an indelible mark with his creator-owned The Maxx at Image Comics, died of complications arising from Lewy body dementia on M…

Sam Kieth, Visionary THE MAXX And THE SANDMAN Artist, Passes Away At The Age Of 63

We're deeply saddened to report that acclaimed comic book artist and writer Sam Kieth, co-creator of The Sandman, has passed away at the age of 63...