Marvel Comics Legend Paul Neary Has Passed Away at 76
Legendary Marvel comic book writer and illustrator Paul Neary has passed away at the age of 74 after a long illness.
Neary began his career at Marvel UK in 1979, working on Hulk Weekly, a relaunch of The Incredible Hulk created to tie into the success of the television show. During this time, he inked various strips, including Hulk and Nick Fury.
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When Dez Skinn let Marvel UK in 1980, Neary was promoted to editor-in-chief. Working hand in hand with Alan Davis, Neary would also illustrate titles such as Uncanny X-Men and a relaunch of Captain Britain.
After a few years in editorial, Neary returned to his roots as an artist, working on Captain America and Ka-Zar the Savage for Marvel US.
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Neary became editor-in-chief of Marvel UK for a second time in 1990, spearheading the studio’s launch of US-sized titles. These included Death’s Head II, Dark Angel, Warheads, Digitek, and Motormouth.
Alan Davis Remembers His Mentor
The news of Neary’s passing was broken by Davis, whom Neary had hired decades earlier.
“Extremely sad news about Paul Neary. A mentor, colleague, and friend. Paul Neary, born in Bournemouth, England 18 December 1949, passed away on 10 February 2024 after a long illness. In a career of more than fifty years Paul earned international respect and recognition in numerous roles within the Comic book industry. Paul could write, pencil, ink, colour, letter, and edit. Skills he learned from studying the medium with an academic zeal,” Davis wrote.
Here’s the statement from Alan Davis in regards Paul Neary’s passing. pic.twitter.com/sxapy9XSt5
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“Those lucky enough to have known Paul will remember him as an intensely private man who had no interest in fame or public acclaim. Paul loved the creative process and fostering that creativity in others. Always professional, enthusiastic and polite but just below the surface Paul’s anarchic sense of humor was poised to mock the mighty and expose the injustices of life. The greatest injustice being he went too soon. Condolences, thoughts and prayers to Bernie.”
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Outside of his work with Marvel, Neary also worked on DC titles, including The Authority, Batman and the Outsiders, and JLA.
