Steve Dillon, Co-Creator of Preacher Comic-Book, Dies at 54

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Steve Dillon, the British co-creator of the comic-book that inspired the AMC drama series “Preacher,” has died.

Dillon was 54 and died in New York City, according to a tweet posted Saturday by his brother, Glyn Dillon. No further details were immediately available.

https://twitter.com/glyn_dillon/status/789834909376479232

Dillon was a prolific comic-book artist who got his start as a teenager working for Marvel’s U.K.-based operation on “Hulk” and “Fury” comics. He co-created the “Preacher” series with Garth Ennis in 1995 for Vertigo. The comic series ended in October 2000 after 66 issues.

The comic was adapted by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for a drama series that premiered earlier this year on AMC and has been renewed for a second season. Dillon was a co-exec producer with Ennis on the series.

“Steve Dillon was an enormously talented illustrator who, with Garth Ennis, created a cult classic comic we were so proud to bring to television with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin and our partners at Sony. He will be missed,” AMC said in a statement on Saturday.

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In addition to “Preacher,” Dillon was known for his work on such titles as “2000AD,” “Hellblazer,” and “Punisher.”

In the 1980s, Dillon got his start in Britain drawing for magazines including Warrior and Doctor Who Magazine, according to ComicBook.com. He also launched comic magazine Deadline with Brett Ewins in 1988, which continued for another seven years.

Rogen tweeted about the news on Saturday morning, writing, “Devastated by the loss of Steve Dillon. My favorite comic artist who drew my favorite comics. RIP.”

Devastated by the loss of Steve Dillon. My favorite comic artist who drew my favorite comics. RIP.

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) October 22, 2016

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3 responses to “Steve Dillon, Co-Creator of ‘Preacher’ Comic-Book, Dies at 54”

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  • tommymarx65 says: October 22, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Besides the tragic loss for his family and friends, this is a horrific loss to any fan who ever got the privilege to see his artwork. He was one of my favorite artists, and while I’m glad there’s so much evidence of his incredible talent available, it deeply saddens me to know there will be no more. He was truly a gifted artist and will be sorely missed.

  • SprechenSieDouche says: October 22, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I can’t friggin’ believe it. Just after Preacher FINALLY makes it to TV opening up a huge potential audience to become fans of Steve Dillon’s art, he friggin’ dies. What. The Absolute. Fuck. Recommend all of the Garth Ennis books he drew, especially Punisher and Preacher. Steve was like no other comics illustrator. I am very very saddened by this news. Fuck.

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