I learned that another of the comic artists from when I was a kid has passed on. This one was Irv Novick, whose wife, Sylvia was one of the nicest people I've ever met at a convention. I may try to send a condolence card if I can find their address. Here's a link to the story and pictures of the San Diego Comic Con in 1999, where I met Sylvia and Irv Novick, as well as other interesting people and events. A good and more detailed obituary from Mark Evanier's blog can be found at news from me, Evanier's blog.

Mr. Novick was 88 years old, but sadly and ironically, his death was due to complications from a fall....