We’ve learned the sad news this afternoon that Eisner Award-winning comics artist Tim Sale, who co-created Batman: The Long Halloween, has passed away this week at the age of 66.
“It’s with a heavy sadness that I must announce that Tim Sale passed away today,” a tweet sent this afternoon from Tim Sale’s official Twitter account lets the world know. “He passed with the love of his life beside him, and loves all of you very much. Please share photos and stories under this post, as we hope to share them with the community.”
Working alongside frequent partner Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale did the artwork for the popular Batman: The Long Halloween series, a 13-issue run released between 1996 and 1997. The beloved Batman story was adapted into a two-part animated movie by DC just last year.
Other notable superhero comics drawn by Tim Sale span DC and Marvel and include Batman: Haunted Knight, Batman: Dark Victory, Superman for All Seasons, Superman Confidential, Catwoman: When in Rome, Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue, and Hulk: Gray.
Tim Sale is a true legend in the comic book industry, today and forever more, considered by many Batman fans to be the best artist to ever bring the Caped Crusader to life. All of us here at Bloody Disgusting send our deepest condolences to Sale’s friends, family, and colleagues.
It was with heavy heavy heart that I have to announce that my closest friend and comrade in comics Tim Sale @ArtBySale has passed away peacefully today, June 16th. @DemSortie Susan Bailey, thank you for being the love of his life, he adored you
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Richard Starkings
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