Ed Piskor

2024 - 4 - 2

Tribute to Ed Piskor: A Comic Legend Lost

Allegations - Comic Industry - Ed Piskor - Hip Hop Family Tree - Legacy - X-Men: Grand Design

Discover how the comic world mourns the loss of Ed Piskor, the acclaimed artist behind Hip Hop Family Tree and X̶-̶M̶e̶n̶:̶ ̶G̶r̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶D̶e̶s̶i̶g̶n̶.

Ed Piskor, the talented writer and artist known for his work on X-Men: Grand Design, Wizzywig, Hip Hop Family Tree, and Red Room, tragically passed away at the age of 41. The beloved cartoonist co-hosted Cartoonist Kayfabe and left a lasting impact on the comic world.

Piskor's sudden death came in the wake of allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct, leading to a wave of shock and grief among fans and fellow artists. The Eisner Award-winning creator had a unique ability to blend history and art, captivating audiences with his storytelling prowess.

Throughout his career, Ed Piskor's contributions were significant, especially with his groundbreaking series Hip Hop Family Tree. His detailed illustrations chronicled the history of hip-hop culture, earning him well-deserved recognition and admiration from the industry and fans alike.

The comic book community is united in honoring the legacy of Ed Piskor, remembering him as a genius who left an indelible mark on the art form. His inventive storytelling and artistic vision will continue to inspire future generations of creators.

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RIP Ed Piskor (ICv2)

Comics creator Ed Piskor, the writer and artist of X-Men: Grand Design, the creator of Wizzywig, Hip Hop Family Tree, and Red Room, and the cohost of the Comics ...

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Ed Piskor, Writer/Artist and Co-Host of Cartoonist Kayfabe, Dead at 41 (Multiversity Comics)

Cartoonist Ed Piskor has died after posting a suicide note in the wake of allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct, aged 41.

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Ed Piskor Suicide Note: Comic Artist Refuted Some Sexual ... (Times Now)

Ed Piskor, the American alternative comics artist, passed away at 41, his sister Justine Cleaves announced on social media. Piskor, who was best known for ...

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Eisner-Winning Comics Creator Ed Piskor Destroyed by Cancel ... (Bleeding Fool)

Ed Piskor, the acclaimed artist behind the Eisner Award-winning comic series Hip Hop Family Tree, has reportedly passed away, as announced in a Facebook ...

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Comic artist Ed Piskor dead at 41 as sister shares heartbreaking ... (The Sun)

A CELEBRATED cartoonist who won awards for his best-selling comic series about hip-hop culture has died suddenly at 41.Pennsylvania illustrator Ed Pis.

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Ed Piskor, genius behind X-Men: Grand Design and Hip-Hop Family ... (Ruetir)

The world of comics is dressed in mourning with the news of the death of Ed Piskor, a pillar in the industry who, at only 41 years old, said goodbye to us, ...

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Pittsburgh cartoonist Ed Piskor dead at 41 (90.5 WESA)

Ed Piskor, a Pittsburgh-based cartoonist known for his "Hip Hop Family Tree," was found dead Monday at age 41.

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Comic book world reacts to death of Munhall artist/writer Ed Piskor (TribLIVE)

Artists and writers took to social media to react to the death of Ed Piskor, the Munhall-based artist/writer of “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand ...

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Hip Hop Family Tree Creator Ed Piskor Dies, Aged 41 (Bleeding Cool News)

Ed Piskor's family confirmed yesterday that the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree, X-Men Grand Design, and Red Room had died at the age of 41.

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Comic book world reacts to death of Munhall artist/writer Ed Piskor (TribLIVE)

Gary Groth of Fantagraphics Books, which published Piskor's “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “Red Room,” issued a statement to The Comics Journal. “Ed was a giant ...

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Comic book world reacts to death of Munhall artist/writer Ed Piskor (TribLIVE)

Artists and writers took to social media to react to the death of Ed Piskor, the Munhall-based artist/writer of “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand ...

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Ed Piskor, comic artist and YouTube host, dies at 41 (EW.com)

Ed Piskor, the comic writer and artist behind 'Hip Hop Family Tree' and 'X-Men: Grand Design,' has died at 41.

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X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN & RED ROOM Writer/Artist Ed Piskor ... (Comic Book Movie)

Independent comic book artist Ed Piskor (Red Room, X-Men: Grand Design) has passed away from an apparent suicide, and he left a note condemning the ...

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Ed Piskor's Passing in The Daily LITG, 3rd April, 2024 (Bleeding Cool News)

The tragic news about Ed Piskor was the most-read article on Bleeding Cool yesterday, revisited for Lying In The Gutters.

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Comic artist Ed Piskor kills himself following sexual harassment ... (EL PAÍS in English)

The author of the 'Hip Hop Family Tree' comic books posted a five-page letter on social media, in which he claims the allegations against him were false, ...

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