Artist norm breyfogle broke into comics in the early 1980s and was a popular batman artist for six years on detective comics, batman and shadow of the bat. The main character was overmuscled just like prime. In 1994, breyfogle penned and illustrated his own creatorowned series metaphysique, a series about six people who unwittingly become involved in a mad scientists plan to become a god. Norm breyfogle s metaphysique 1 2 3 5 malibu comics 1995. If all of your purchases do not fit in a bubble mailer, they will be mail inside a cardboard box, packed tight and secure so as to avoid any shifting en route.
Here is how the comic book industry remembers norm breyfogle, one of their own. Breyfogle was a breath of fresh air that made me look forward to seeing the wild things he was going to do each month. You can keep up with him and check out his art on his web site. After don newton and gene colan left the batbooks they largely drifted artistically. A group of eight signed comic books by creator, writer, and illustrator norm breyfogle.
Ive drawn comic books for most of the major american comics publishers. Some really cool painted covers by john bolton, brian bolland, and mike austin. Friedrich was able to secure breyfogle his first major comic book. Sep 26, 2018 in 1994, breyfogle penned and illustrated his own creatorowned series metaphysique, a series about six people who unwittingly become involved in a mad scientists plan to become a god. February 27, 1960 is an american comic book artist, fine artist, illustrator, and writer. Classic batman artist at boston comic book convention. Prime for malibus ultraverse and owned his own character metaphysique. Breyfogle has worked on many different characters for most comic book publishers at one time or another. In the fifth session, adam mater, as the astral kid, confronts orville dreugh and his astral projection. Comics community remembers late artist norm breyfogle cbr. Sep 28, 2018 batman artist and ultraverse cocreator norm breyfogle has passed away. This is really a fascinating setup, where they used his last few issues to launch the crossover. Metaphysique comic books from eclipse atomic avenue. And what is his link to the metaprogram institute and dreamright labs.
In 1994 he wrote and illustrated his own comic called metaphysique for malibus bravura line. A conversation with norm breyfogle, graphic novel reporter, december 2009. Norm breyfogle has been drawing since age 12 and in 1984 at the san diego comic con mike friedrich saw his art on display. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection norm to noron back to the n index screen back to the a to z index screen back up the list. When he was 12 years old he began taking private lessons. He also both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. Norm breyfogle was born on february 27, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. Classic batman artist at boston comic book convention norm. Norm breyfogle was the batman artist for me, when i was a kid. Norm breyfogle, batman artist, dead at 58 multiversity. Most wellknown for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise from 1987. The beloved norm breyfogle left this world earlier this week, and quite honestly a shockwave has been felt through, not only the comics community, but fandom itself.
Mike grell writing and drawing james bond a nonmovie bond. As a veteran of the comic book industry, breyfogle had the opportunity to meet and befriend many other creators. Around this time, he also won his first award at a town and country art show. Jul 04, 2012 what are some comic books youre currently into. Ewan mcgregors black mask isnt the only bad guy in town. But he also cocreated prime for malibus ultraverse. One bravura book you didnt mention was norm breyfogle s metaphysique. Aug 24, 2018 norm breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise norm breyfogle is the author of legends of the. Norm breyfogle author of legends of the dark knight. Comic book community responds to the passing of norm breyfogle. The comic book creators community has come together to share their.
News flash legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has died. From dc comics, breyfogle moved on to malibu comics, where he provided art for the prime series. Comicmix put a benefit book together to help defray his ongoing. Dc comics former batman artist norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58, according to comic book resources and other sources. Birds of prey, sources confirm to the hollywood reporter. In the fourth issue of this series, metaphysique explores the personal nightmares of the oneironauts, our dream explorers, as they apparently enter each others dreams outside of dreamright labs without the help of mandelbrot or the lucidity chamber. Metaphysique malibu malibu, 1995 and 1995 norm breyfogle. During his time in high school he coplotted, wrote, and illustrated a comic book called techteam for michigan technological university.
Chris messina is in talks to play the dc villain victor zsasz in warner bros. It is being reported that legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has passed away at the age of 58. Breyfogle was also known for his sixissue creatorowned work metaphysique, which. Though the cause of death was not made public, breyfogle suffered a stroke in 2014 that left the left side of his body paralyzed. He was involved with the character of batman consistently from 19871995. Norm breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise norm breyfogle is the author of legends of the. Norm breyfogle norman keith breyfogle lambiek comiclopedia. Norm breyfogle original art for sale comicarttracker. Sep 29, 2018 he also both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. After high school breyfogle attended northern michigan university, studying art. When he was 12 years old, he began taking private lessons from commercial artist andrew benson. Shadow of the bat, which was established for alan grant and norm breyfogle to explore further concepts.
Artist norm breyfogle memorial fund by norms brother kevin breyfogle. With the passing of norm breyfogle, who used crowdfunding to help pay for treatment after a stroke, its worth mentioning that comic book creators are freelancers, and often do not have adequate insurance or any at all. Archie, jughead, moose, reggie, betty and veronica and company have seen a lot of talented artists drawing their adventures since their debut in pep comics in. Metaphysique s third session reveals a private nightmare of dietrich mater founder and administrator of dreamright labs featuring himself as a child with his parents in nazi germany. February 27, 1960 september 24, 2018 was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise. Art by norm breyfogle as part of the characters 1992 redesign. Most wellknown for his comic book art on dc comics batman franchise from 1987 to 1995, breyfogle did so much more than that. Sep 20, 2012 norm breyfogle was born on february 27, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. In dc comic book lore, victor zsasz is a serial killer and foe of batman. Batman artist and ultraverse cocreator norm breyfogle has passed away. Its being reported by multiple sources that norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58.
Norm breyfogle on possible agism in comics, interview by cary ashby march 30, 2010. The sixissue series mixed eclectic themes like the mystical, virtual reality and the superhero genre. Sep 26, 2018 norm breyfogle, comic book artist, worked solidly drawing batman comic books for dc from 1987 to 1995 making a major impact on the character. Malibu comics ultraverse flagship hero prime, and both wrote and drew the malibupublished series featuring his original character metaphysique. Here is a small sample of the messages conveyed by canadian comic book creators about norms passing. I dont think there were any better comics being done at that time.
A group of six people unknowingly become pawns in an evil scientists plan to become a god. Breyfogle passed away on monday in houghton michigan, though it isnt clear what he passed away from. From 1994 to 1995 norm wrote and illustrated his own comic titled metaphysique for malibus creator owned bravura line. While on batman in detective, batman and shadow of the bat norm worked primarily with alan grant. Batman artist and comics veteran norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58. Batman artist norm breyfogle died on monday, aged 58. Here is how the comic book industry remembers norm breyfogle. He represented him and soon norm was working as a professional. Introductory text and dedication with illustration on. Breyfogle contributed art to dcs batman beyond unlimited digital comic series from 201220. The twoissue series includes pen and ink and painted stories in a variety of genres, all introduced by metaphysique. Created by norm breyfogle, metaphysique is an ambitious collection of storiesparables, if you willabout man and his place in the universe.
Dec 26, 2008 hes drawn almost every icon that exists in comic books, from superman to batman to spiderman to captain america, and now norm breyfogle is tackling yet another cultural icon. Norman keith breyfogle was an american artist, best known for his comic book art on dc. I think it was also norm breyfogle s first attempt at writing a comic script. Norm breyfogle, comic book artist, worked solidly drawing batman comic books for dc from 1987 to 1995 making a major impact on the character. Breyfogle would only stay on the newly launched title for a short. Hes also pretty well known for his work with batman. The twoissue series includes pen and ink and painted stories in a variety of genres, all introduced by metaphysique, a host character who ties together the philosophical concepts that give the stories their unique edge. You also get the ashcan check out cyberspace comics for more. The farewell of norm breyfogle on the batman books. Offered here is one signed batmobile single page from book signed in black ink norm breyfogle 91, one batman knight gallery signed on attached postit notes in black ink norm to two pages showing his illustrations, one norm breyfogles session five metaphysique signed. News flash legendary batman artist norm breyfogle has.
Norm breyfogle has also worked on the spectre, prime, metaphysique, anarky, hellcat and is currently working on of bitter souls for markosia press. Breyfogle had worked on many different characters for most comic book publishers at one time or another. I dont regularly read any titles any longer, but i do pick up some books every now and then in order to keep abreast of trends. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection norm to noron back to the n index screen back to the a to z index screen. The norm breyfogle interview part 1 oryans observatory. Dc comics former batman artist norm breyfogle has passed away at age 58, according to comic book resources and other sources artist norm breyfogle broke into comics in the early 1980s and was a popular batman artist for six years on detective comics, batman and shadow of the bat. Created by alan grant and norm breyfogle for the shadow of the bat series in 1992, the character is known for favoring knives. Breyfogle was a longrunning batman artist from the years of 1987 to 1995.
Metaphysique is a story that tends toward the mystical. Hes drawn almost every icon that exists in comic books, from superman to batman to spiderman to captain america, and now norm breyfogle is tackling yet another cultural icon. Norm breyfogles art was a huge part of what made those books great, with dynamic action and interesting layouts. Norm breyfogle, batman artist, dead at 58 multiversity comics. Artist norm breyfogle memorial fund by norm s brother kevin breyfogle. Join facebook to connect with norm breyfogle and others you may know.
Today, many of those creators took to twitter to share their condolences, grief and fond memories in light of the artists passing. Canadian comic book creators mourn passing of industry. The ground covered by these stories stretches from the eternal struggle between mans body, intellect, and spirit to sciencefiction stories of miniaturized men and gigantic microbes. Norm breyfogle, comic book artist, worked solidly drawing batman comic. Grant and breyfogle would be moved from detective comics and placed on the titular batman book, and would be further rewarded by dc with the creation of a new title, batman. Jun 22, 2005 norm breyfogle broke into the bigtime in 1987 drawing batman in detective comics after starting out on some backup strips and smaller titles for first comics. Norman keith breyfogle was born on the 27th of february, 1960 in iowa city, iowa. He cocreated the character of prime for malibu comics and created the character metaphysique.
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