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Leigh DJ Hunt
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:03pm \| IP Logged \| 1

I'm not sure if he has many fans here but Steve Dillon has passed away aged 54. Personally I've known his work since 1980 when he used to draw back-up strips in Doctor Who Weekly in the UK. I went on to love his work on Preacher and Punisher with Garth Ennis. I loved his artwork and this seems like a truly young age to lose him. :(

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Peter Martin
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:23pm \| IP Logged \| 2

That is sad news. Enjoyed his clean, accessible art.

I first encountered his art through this book:

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Daniel Gillotte
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:23pm \| IP Logged \| 3

Loved his run on Hellblazer. He was quite a talent. Died much too young.

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Gordon Somers
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:40pm \| IP Logged \| 4

A big loss. He always made it look so effortless. RIP Steve.

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Mario Ribeiro
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:52pm \| IP Logged \| 5

Oh, young. First met his work in Skreemer.

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Jim Muir
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 12:52pm \| IP Logged \| 6

Huge talent. Can't believe he's gone.
Loved his facial work, simple clean lines. Brilliant on Hellblazer and
Preacher, but I grew up with him on 2000ad and Warrior.

Leigh - I've only just realised he drew Absalom Daak, Dalek Killer.
Terrific strip!
He will be missed.

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Anthony J Lombardi
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 1:08pm \| IP Logged \| 7

I wasn't a big fan of his work but I think he was a talented guy. It's a friggin shame he was too young. Rest in Peace.

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Leigh DJ Hunt
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 1:37pm \| IP Logged \| 8

Jim - yes, so many cult characters that he had a major part in.

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James Woodcock
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 3:22pm \| IP Logged \| 9

Shocking. He drew some of my favourite stories when I was younger - especially in Dr Who weekly

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Bob Harvey
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 3:53pm \| IP Logged \| 10

Enjoyed his Hellblazer. Wish he had worked on more projects I was interested in - though I wouldn't mind checking out that Punisher run.

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Steve De Young
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 4:09pm \| IP Logged \| 11

Some of what he worked on I truly loved. Some of what he worked on I truly didn't. But that was always based on the writing. His art was always brilliant. RIP

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Joe Smith
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Posted: 22 October 2016 at 5:53pm \| IP Logged \| 12

Own everything he's done this side of the pond.
Thank, Steve!
I'll always be a big fan.

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