Chris yambar death obituary cartoonist chris yambar. Chris wrote the lead story in the premier edition of bongo s bart simpson comics and went on to write for several of their comic book titles over the course of 12 years. Chris yambar s goal was to complete 5,000 paintings, and before he died, he made it, having done 1,000 in five years. In 2020, he resurrected richard outcaults historic yellow kid character and selfpublished a comic book in honor of the kids 125th birthday.
Chris loved traveling across the country, attending comic book conventions, and signing copies of his books for fans. A native of youngstowns west side, yambar hit the big time in the comic book industry in 2000, when he was hired by matt groening, creator. But, if you do that, youll miss entirely the prophetic force of his work. But, if you do that, youll miss entirely the prophetic force of. Column chris yambar was comfortable at the intersection. Chris yambar grew up in an environment filled with sugary cereal premiums, soaky bath toys, sinclair dinosaurs, tvs banana splits, funny face drink mix, sticker fun books, and, of course, comic books. Extremely sad to hear chris yambar passed away over the weekend.
In this section youll find a comprehensive listing of all the comics written, drawn, or painted by the. Beat is to peg chris simply as a comic artist and then smile pleasantly in his direction. Each book is sealed, features one of two random cover designs, and may contain one or more of the following items. A native of youngstowns west side, yambar hit the big time in the comicbook industry in 2000, when he was hired by matt groening, creator of the simpsons, as a writer for bart simpson comics. Mar 28, 2021 youngstown chris yambar, the prolific youngstownbased pop artist with a global reach, died saturday after a long bout with health issues. Jeannie blinks major nelson into his favorite monster movies and he quickly realizes that life is but a scream as he actually becomes one of the classic creatures that go bump in the night. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. Youngstown, ohio wkbn local writer and comic book artist chris yambar died on saturday. The yellow kid returns in his first official comic book from moordam comics. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Fantagraphics books will celebrate 30 years of hate the comic that captured the zeitgeist of a burgeoning seattle as it took center stage in pop culture with an emerald city comic. Most shy away from the marketing end of the business. Cartoonist, writer bring back iconic comic the yellow kid. Christine weston chandler is creating sonichu and rosechu.
Wade griffith getty images it seems that many people want to sell their comic book collections. This weekend popeye the crusty, spinachmunching sailor celebrates his 80th birthday in his. Mar 30, 2021 chris yambar s goal was to complete 5,000 paintings, and before he died, he made it, having done 1,000 in five years. In 2020, yambar brought back the yellow kid with editorial cartoonist, randy bish, just in time for the characters 125th birthday celebration in the first ever fulllength comic book, hully gee its the yellow kid. Swingtastically hip fun for the caffine cult society.
Aug 16, 2020 actually, that simpson book is signed by chris yambar. Chris yambar s reinvention catalog of new pop art images. Youngstown, ohio wkbn local writer and comic book artist chris yambar died. Mar 28, 2021 youngstown, ohio wkbn local writer and comic book artist chris yambar died on saturday. The freakazoid cover art is by chris yambar, the acclaimed painter, comic book artist, and writer whose resume includes alice cooper, kiss, mr. Dec 26, 2017 the new popeye picnic comic premium was the brainchild of chris yambar and his company, premium pop, a division of cli 2. These cute designs are easy 346 8 1 these cute designs are easy nail polishdotting tooltoothpick apply a coat of nail polishthe color has to be bright like orang or yellow to get the comic feeladd designs with a dotting to. I got to meet him about 10 years ago at a convention. His pop art is in galleries and private collections. Painted by chris yambar magically illustrated by cool yule comics very own, george broderick, jr. Yambar did comics such as the simpsons, popeye and mr.
Murphys, a local five and dime department store in youngstown. The list is in order from most recent to the earliest and includes year marks, footnotes, and fullcolor cover scans for easy check listing. Indie comic book noise episode 468 deathmate one of your favourite life style brands. Youngstown writer and artist creates souvenir comic book. He also wrote for bongo comic books, including the simpsons, sponge bob square pants, and popeye it was one of yambars own creations. Bart simpson comics were first published in the united states in late 2000, and have remained on a bimonthly schedule until mid2011. The comic book series is centered on the simpsons star bart simpson, but it also features the children of springfield and each issue commonly has several short stories. O ne way to look at chris yambar s body of work from his goofy simpsons comic books to his coolcat salute to the 1950s with his espressosipping mr. Chris yambar, 58, of youngstown, ohio, is a painter, writer and publisher, wellknown for writing for some of the most popular cartoon characters including the simpsons and spongebob. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. Conversation with comic book iconographer chris yambar. Ive been involved with making and publishing comics off and on since the.
Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be. The premium features 32 pages of original material found nowhere else. This ultrahip bookshelf edition collects more of mr. Valley artist and comic book writer chris yambar passed away. Youngstown chris yambar sees the world differently than most of us see it. Chris yambar of youngstown was instrumental in the creation of a new comic book honoring popeye.
To say he was a people person is an absolute understatement. To start, ive been a comics fan for as long as i can remember. Its the yellow kid, the comic book is illustrated by randy bish of greensburg, pa. Feb 18, 2020 youngstown, ohio chris yambar, the youngstownbased artist and comic creator, has written and released a comic book that celebrates the 125th anniversary of the groundbreaking yellow kid character. Youngstown chris yambar, the prolific youngstownbased pop artist with a global reach, died saturday after a long bout with health issues. Pop artist chris yambar dead at 59 business journal.
Jun 30, 2005 that doesnt mean that comic books can substitute for sermons, says chris yambar, a pastor who also writes for a comic book series based on the simpsons. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. Without the yellow kid there wouldnt be modern comic books or comic strips. The chris yambar show, rm c10, 1024 mahoning avenue, youngstown, ohio 44502usa. Youngstowns chris yambar instrumental in creation of.
Mar 30, 2021 in 2020, he resurrected richard outcaults historic yellow kid character and selfpublished a comic book in honor of the kids 125th birthday. Pop artist chris yambar dead at 59 business journal daily. Wife and friends of valley comic artist chris yambar. A native of youngstowns west side, yambar hit the big time in the comic book industry in 2000, when he was hired by matt groening, creator of the. Valley artist, comic book writer chris yambar passes away. Check out our chris yambar books selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. His first introduction to comic books came in the form of bribes from his father who used them to keep chris remotely still during haircuts, which he received from a weekend barber who cut hair in the side window of g.
Maureen shared a series of artwork chris did on native americans. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Jan 02, 2021 this hardback volume includes stories and comic strips by me, along with an allstar lineup of contributors such as chris yambar, jeff shultz, joe sinnott, and many others. But chris would work the media like a pro, always approachable and informative, providing whatever was needed, and even showing up for interviews with mugs bearing his logo and other swag, comic books he created, photographs and even some of his art. The king of cool returns with guest stars galore in this second volume salute to the caffeine cult society. Chris yambar death obituary cartoonist chris yambar dead. Bart simpson, americas favorite underachiever, lays claim to his own comic book.
These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. Yambars work is in galleries and private collections around the world. I never sit down and write a comic and say, here is the message i want to push. A scribbly signature done with a black pen thats starting to run low on ink, even against black cover elements. Without a doubt, chris yambar is one of the most delightfully dangerous artists on the planet. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. As part of our midohiocon coverage this week, weve been talking to other pros in the comics field who will be attending the midohiocon, and we wanted to talk to you, about this convention chris yambar. Boulder, colorado somerville, massachusetts clearwater, florida chicago, illinois norfolk, virginia denton, texas mesa, arizona goodyear, arizona. Valley artist, comic book writer chris yambar passes away wfmj. Chris yambar death obituary the world suffered a great loss as deaddeath learnt on march 29, 2021, that a popular valley artist who wrote the simpsons comic books, chris yambar who.
In this section youll find a comprehensive listing of all the comics written, drawn, or painted by the creator from both mainline and independent publishers. In the tradition of little archie, peanuts, and little lulu, bart simpson comics is for and about kids. Since the age of 6, he has articulated this unique vision as a pop art painter and a comic book illustrator and writer. Youngstowns chris yambar instrumental in creation of special.
Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. The little two man company produced three 64page issues of substance quarterly, but the science fiction and fantasy title died before its first birthday due to the national collapse of the comic book direct market distributor network that year. Outcault in 1895, the character is reimagined for all new adventures by chris yambar and randy bish. Youngstown artist chris yambar helps revive iconic character. Favorite quotes 1 drunk to a bishop as he waves his incense burner in church. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. Illustrator sees world differently news, sports, jobs the. See how your favorites stack up with links to fan sites, lists of favorites, and comparisons of enemies.
Robert conte, former owner of manhattan comics, writer of kiss. His work has been proudly displayed on everything from comic book pages and television screens to coffee mugs, shirts, statues, sketches, buttons and prints. His images have been featured in publications, on clothing, on audio recordings, in comics, and on a myriad of products, too numerous to catalog here. He was a 1979 graduate of fitch high school and a proud member of the mahoning county. Also included is an autographed, limited edition classic edition of mr. About chris yambar born and raised in youngstown, ohio, chris adopted a strong blue collar work ethic which he applied as a commercial artist and later as an accomplished neo pop art painter. Jetta originally came to life in 1952 her own comic book series drawn by the great dan decarlo. Apr 09, 2014 yambar, who attended youngstown state university in the late 1980s, has created over 2,600 paintings and has written comic books for more than 30 years. Join facebook to connect with chris yambar and others you may know. Comic book hate captured the seattle zeitgeist of the 90s. Across social media users timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards yambar as people mourn the passing.
Youngstown artist chris yambar helps revive iconic. Beats wayout adventures and rarities and includes appearances by such heavyweights as the casts of elfquest, roswell, little green man, magic. Youngstown, ohio wytv local writer and comic book artist chris yambar died on saturday. Yambar s wife posted a tribute to her husband on facebook and confirmed the sad news on saturday. Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. Chris yambar july 4, 1961 march 27, 2021 was a comic writer.
Pop artist chris yambar dead at 59 business journal daily the. The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. Beat adventures, numbered 82500 everything but the house does not authenticate celebrity memorabilia. Since the age of 6, he has articulated this unique vision as a pop art painter and a comic book illustrator and. Illustrator sees world differently news, sports, jobs. Its good oldfashioned fun with same satiric edge that has made the simpsons the most successful animated program in television history. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. Pop art chris yambars reinvention catalog of new pop. I am the original creator of sonichu and rosechu, christine weston chandler, also known as christian, christopher, chris chan and so forth among my fan base and many trolls and cyber bullies on the internet since 2000.
Outcault in 1895, the character is reimagined for all new adventures by chris yambar. Darling, i love your dress but your purse is on fire. Mar 28, 2021 valley artist, comic book writer chris yambar passes away. Without the yellow kid, there wouldnt be any modern comic books or comic strips.
Oct 03, 2014 yambar, who writes for the comic book based on the simpsons series that airs on fox, was inspired to start the free comic show five years ago. He travels to sometimes 30 comic shows a year to meet fans and sell books, and found that many independent creators were having to pay exorbitant prices for table space and getting stuck in poorly. By guy dastolfo youngstown chris yambar, the prolific youngstownbased pop artist with a global reach, died saturday after a long bout with health issues. Yambar, who wrote the issue, was joined by fellow artists george broderick, jr. There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do. Wife and friends of valley comic artist chris yambar remembered. Yambar did comics such as the simpsons, pop eye and mr. Pop artist chris yambar dead at 59 after hours youngstown. Make the most money when you sell your comic book collection and do it right.
Signed by george broderick, ken wheaton, and chris yambar. Valley artist and comic book writer chris yambar passed. Chris was from youngstown, ohio, but he loved pa and had connections there. As part of our midohiocon coverage this week, weve been talking to other pros in the comics field who will be attending the midohiocon, and we wanted to talk to you, about this convention. Weekend comics events to spotlight creators, benefit arts. These are some of the best stores to scratch your comic book itch year round. A native of youngstowns west side, yambar hit the big time in the comic book industry in 2000, when he was hired by. Yambar brings back the yellow kid character in new comic book. Feb 06, 2020 the yellow kid character is returning in the fulllength comic book hully gee its the yellow kid, written by chris yambar of youngstown and illustrated by randy bish. Chris yambars reinvention catalog of new pop art images.
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