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Notable events of '''2012 in comics'''. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title.
Notable events of '''2012 in comics'''. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title.


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* '''January 8''': The long-running gag comic ''[[Ferd'nand]]'' publishes its final episode.
* '''January 8''': The long-running gag comic ''[[Ferd'nand]]'' publishes its final episode.
* '''January 17''': Siegfried Woldhek wins the Inktspotprijs for ''Best Political Cartoon''. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/siegfried-woldhek-wint-inktspotprijs-voor-beste-politieke-tekening~b0420bb7/ | title=Siegfried Woldhek wint Inktspotprijs voor beste politieke tekening | date=17 January 2012 }}</ref>
* '''January 17''': Siegfried Woldhek wins the Inktspotprijs for ''Best Political Cartoon''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/siegfried-woldhek-wint-inktspotprijs-voor-beste-politieke-tekening~b0420bb7/ | title=Siegfried Woldhek wint Inktspotprijs voor beste politieke tekening | date=17 January 2012 }}</ref>


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===February===
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== Exhibitions ==
== Exhibitions ==
* '''February 24–March 18''': ''"Cartoonists’ Wheel of Life"'' ([[Rubin Museum of Art]], New York City) — featuring a group project on the Tibetan Wheel of Life, or [[Bhavacakra]], by [[Molly Crabapple]], [[Michael Kupperman]], [[Josh Neufeld]], [[Katie Skelly]], [[Steven Guarnaccia]], [[Sanya Glisic]], [[Ben Granoff]], and [[Rodney Greenblat]]<ref>[https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/karma-con "KARMA-CON: COMIC ARTISTS SPIN THE WHEEL OF LIFE! FRIDAY, 2.24.12 – SUNDAY, 3.18.12,"] Rubin Museum of Art official website. Retrieved September 16, 2020.</ref>
* '''February 24–March 18''': ''"Cartoonists’ Wheel of Life"'' ([[Rubin Museum of Art]], New York City) — featuring a group project on the Tibetan Wheel of Life, or [[Bhavacakra]], by [[Molly Crabapple]], [[Michael Kupperman]], [[Josh Neufeld]], [[Katie Skelly]], [[Steven Guarnaccia]], [[Sanya Glisic]], [[Ben Granoff]], and [[Rodney Alan Greenblat]]<ref>[https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/karma-con "KARMA-CON: COMIC ARTISTS SPIN THE WHEEL OF LIFE! FRIDAY, 2.24.12 – SUNDAY, 3.18.12,"] Rubin Museum of Art official website. Retrieved September 16, 2020.</ref>
* '''March–April 18''': ''"Ka-Pow! Comics and Cartoons in Contemporary Culture"'' ([[Lipscomb University]], Nashville, Tennessee)<ref>{{cite news|title=Seeing Double: Ka-Pow! Exhibit at Lipscomb, and Roy Lichtenstein's Paintings vs. Their Sources|first=JOE |last=NOLAN |date= Mar 28, 2012 |url=https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/seeing-double-i-ka-pow-i-exhibit-at-lipscomb-and-roy-lichtensteins-paintings-vs-their/article_e1fd5c82-4d8c-53e0-bd7f-34390851b80e.html| work=[[Nashville Scene]]}}</ref> — exhibition of the work of modern artists like [[Roy Lichtenstein]] alongside their original comic book sources; curated by Rocky Horton<ref>{{cite news|title=Ka-Pow! Comics and Cartoons in Contemporary Culture [Installation View]|first=LAURA |last=HUTSON |date=Apr 4, 2012 |work=Nashville Scene|url=https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/i-ka-pow-comics-and-cartoons-in-contemporary-culture-i-installation-view/article_dbceb20c-aac2-5555-b728-1c66c6fa5d23.html}}</ref>
* '''April 13–August 19''': ''"Crumb: De [[Underground comix|l'Underground]] à la [[The Book of Genesis (comics)|Genèse]]"'', [[Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris]] (Paris, France) — [[R. Crumb]] career retrospective
* '''April 13–August 19''': ''"Crumb: De [[Underground comix|l'Underground]] à la [[The Book of Genesis (comics)|Genèse]]"'', [[Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris]] (Paris, France) — [[R. Crumb]] career retrospective
* '''April 14–August 12''': ''"Modern Cartoonist: The Art of [[Daniel Clowes]]"'', [[Oakland Museum of California]] (Oakland, California) — curated by Susan Miller and René de Guzman
* '''April 14–August 12''': ''"Modern Cartoonist: The Art of [[Daniel Clowes]]"'', [[Oakland Museum of California]] (Oakland, California) — curated by Susan Miller and René de Guzman
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* '''March 10–11''': [[Toronto ComiCON]] Fan Appreciation Event (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
* '''March 10–11''': [[Toronto ComiCON]] Fan Appreciation Event (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
* '''March 16–18''': [[WonderCon]] (Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California) — con moves from San Francisco because the [[Moscone Center]] under construction. Guests include [[Arthur Adams (comics)|Arthur Adams]], [[Sergio Aragonés]], [[Ernest Cline]], Renae De Liz, [[Mark Evanier]], [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]], Joe Hill, Rebekah Isaaks, [[Richard Kadrey]], [[Carol Lay]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Mike Mignola]], [[Todd Nauck]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Eric Powell (comics)|Eric Powell]], [[Humberto Ramos]], [[Bob Schreck]], [[Scott Snyder]], [[Ryan Sook]], [[Fiona Staples]], [[Richard Starkings]], [[J. Michael Straczynski]], [[Mark Waid]], [[Wil Wheaton]], and [[Marv Wolfman]]
* '''March 16–18''': [[WonderCon]] (Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California) — con moves from San Francisco because the [[Moscone Center]] under construction. Guests include [[Arthur Adams (comics)|Arthur Adams]], [[Sergio Aragonés]], [[Ernest Cline]], Renae De Liz, [[Mark Evanier]], [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]], Joe Hill, Rebekah Isaaks, [[Richard Kadrey]], [[Carol Lay]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Mike Mignola]], [[Todd Nauck]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Eric Powell (comics)|Eric Powell]], [[Humberto Ramos]], [[Bob Schreck]], [[Scott Snyder]], [[Ryan Sook]], [[Fiona Staples]], [[Richard Starkings]], [[J. Michael Straczynski]], [[Mark Waid]], [[Wil Wheaton]], and [[Marv Wolfman]]
* '''March 31–April 1''': [[Hi-Ex]] (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Scotland) — guests include [[Michael Carroll (author)|Michael Carroll]], [[Al Ewing]], [[John Higgins (comics)|John Higgins]], [[Sally Hurst]], and [[Chris Murray (writer)|Chris Murray]]
* '''March 31–April 1''': [[Hi-Ex]] (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Scotland) — guests include [[Michael Carroll (Irish writer)|Michael Carroll]], [[Al Ewing]], [[John Higgins (comics)|John Higgins]], [[Sally Hurst]], and [[Chris Murray (writer)|Chris Murray]]
* '''March 31''': [[Big Apple Comic Con|New York Comic Book Marketplace]] ([[Penn Plaza Pavilion]], New York City, US) — final Big Apple Comic Con, with show having been sold to [[Wizard Entertainment]]. Guest of honor: [[Stan Lee]]; other guests include [[George Pérez]], [[Joe Sinnott]], [[Dick Ayers]], [[Carmine Infantino]], [[Jim Steranko]], [[Irwin Hasen]], [[Mike Royer (comics)|Mike Royer]], [[Arthur Suydam]], [[Bob McLeod (comics)|Bob McLeod]], [[Rich Buckler]], and [[Johnny Brennan]]
* '''March 31''': [[Big Apple Comic Con|New York Comic Book Marketplace]] ([[Penn Plaza Pavilion]], New York City, US) — final Big Apple Comic Con, with show having been sold to [[Wizard Entertainment]]. Guest of honor: [[Stan Lee]]; other guests include [[George Pérez]], [[Joe Sinnott]], [[Dick Ayers]], [[Carmine Infantino]], [[Jim Steranko]], [[Irwin Hasen]], [[Mike Royer (comics)|Mike Royer]], [[Arthur Suydam]], [[Bob McLeod (comics)|Bob McLeod]], [[Rich Buckler]], and [[Johnny Brennan]]
* '''April 13–15''': [[Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo]] ([[C2E2]]) (Chicago, Illinois, US)
* '''April 13–15''': [[Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo]] ([[C2E2]]) (Chicago, Illinois, US)
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* '''April 28–29''': [[MoCCA Festival]] (69th Regiment Armory, New York City, US)
* '''April 28–29''': [[MoCCA Festival]] (69th Regiment Armory, New York City, US)
* '''April 28–29''': [[Stumptown Comics Fest]] (Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, US)
* '''April 28–29''': [[Stumptown Comics Fest]] (Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, US)
* '''May 2''': [[Asbury Park Comic Con]] I ([[Asbury Lanes]], Asbury, New Jersey) — official guests include [[Evan Dorkin]], [[Sarah Dyer]], [[Stephanie Buscema]], [[Jamal Igle]], [[Steve Mannion]], and [[Mike Zapcic]] & [[Ming Chen]] of ''[[Comic Book Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Asbury Park Comic Con Comes to New Jersey|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37131|work=Comic Book Resources|date = 22 February 2012|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref>
* '''May 2''': [[Asbury Park Comic Con]] I ([[Asbury Lanes]], Asbury, New Jersey) — official guests include [[Evan Dorkin]], [[Sarah Dyer]], [[Stephanie Buscema]], [[Jamal Igle]], [[Steve Mannion]], and [[Mike Zapcic]] & [[Ming Chen]] of ''[[Comic Book Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Asbury Park Comic Con Comes to New Jersey|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37131|work=Comic Book Resources|date = 22 February 2012|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=This weekend the Asbury Park Comic-Con kicks off
|first=Heidi |last=MacDonald |date=May 11, 2012|work=The Beat|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/this-weekend-the-asbury-park-comic-con-kicks-off/}}</ref>
* '''May 5–6''': [[Toronto Comic Arts Festival]] (Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada)
* '''May 5–6''': [[Toronto Comic Arts Festival]] (Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada)
* '''May 12–13''': [[Comic Expo]] (Passenger Shed of Brunel Old Station, Bristol, UK) — guests include [[Paul Cornell]], [[Ian Churchill]], and [[Mark Buckingham (comic book artist)|Mark Buckingham]]; guest of honor [[Dennis O'Neil]] unable to attend. The show attracts only 300 attendees, with many exhibitors reporting losses; there is speculation the show might not survive.<ref>Johnston, Rich. [http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/05/14/tim-pilcher-says-too-many-cons-not-enough-pros/ "Tim Pilcher Says Too Many Cons, Not Enough Pros,"] Bleeding Cool (May 14, 2012).</ref>
* '''May 12–13''': [[Comic Expo]] (Passenger Shed of Brunel Old Station, Bristol, UK) — guests include [[Paul Cornell]], [[Ian Churchill]], and [[Mark Buckingham (comic book artist)|Mark Buckingham]]; guest of honor [[Dennis O'Neil]] unable to attend. The show attracts only 300 attendees, with many exhibitors reporting losses; there is speculation the show might not survive.<ref>Johnston, Rich. [http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/05/14/tim-pilcher-says-too-many-cons-not-enough-pros/ "Tim Pilcher Says Too Many Cons, Not Enough Pros,"] Bleeding Cool (May 14, 2012).</ref>
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* '''May 19–20''': [[BigWow Comicfest]] (San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California) — guests include [[Travis Charest]], [[Juanjo Guarnido]], [[Thomas Jane]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Toshio Maeda]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Kevin Nowlan]], [[Bernie Wrightson]], and [[Terrance Zdunich]]
* '''May 19–20''': [[BigWow Comicfest]] (San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California) — guests include [[Travis Charest]], [[Juanjo Guarnido]], [[Thomas Jane]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Toshio Maeda]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Kevin Nowlan]], [[Bernie Wrightson]], and [[Terrance Zdunich]]
* '''May 19–20''': [[Dallas Comic Con]] (Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, Irving, Texas, US) — c.20,000 attendees; guests include [[Stan Lee]], [[Neal Adams]], [[George Pérez]], [[Len Wein]], [[Arthur Suydam]], [[Jimmy Palmiotti]], [[Cully Hamner]], [[Brian Stelfreeze]], [[Norm Breyfogle]], [[Greg Horn]], [[Mitch Breitweiser]], [[Elizabeth Breitweiser]], [[Alex Saviuk]], [[Sam DeLarosa]], [[Guo Jingxiong]], [[Steve Erwin]], and [[Kristian Donaldson]]
* '''May 19–20''': [[Dallas Comic Con]] (Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, Irving, Texas, US) — c.20,000 attendees; guests include [[Stan Lee]], [[Neal Adams]], [[George Pérez]], [[Len Wein]], [[Arthur Suydam]], [[Jimmy Palmiotti]], [[Cully Hamner]], [[Brian Stelfreeze]], [[Norm Breyfogle]], [[Greg Horn]], [[Mitch Breitweiser]], [[Elizabeth Breitweiser]], [[Alex Saviuk]], [[Sam DeLarosa]], [[Guo Jingxiong]], [[Steve Erwin]], and [[Kristian Donaldson]]
* '''May 19-20''': [[Kapow! Comic Convention]] (London Business Design Centre, London, UK) — 2nd iteration of this event
* '''May 19–20''': [[Kapow! Comic Convention]] (London Business Design Centre, London, UK) — 2nd iteration of this event
* '''May 24–27''': [[Phoenix Comicon]] (Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US)
* '''May 24–27''': [[Phoenix Comicon]] (Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US)
* '''May 30–June 2''': [[Wizard World Philadelphia]] (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US)
* '''May 30–June 2''': [[Wizard World Philadelphia]] (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US)
* '''June 2–3''': [[Stripdagen Haarlem]] (Grote Markt, Haarlem, the Netherlands)
* '''June 2–3''': [[Stripdagen Haarlem]] (Grote Markt, Haarlem, the Netherlands)
* '''June 15–17''': [[Denver Comic Con]] (Denver Convention Center exhibit hall, Denver, Colorado)<ref>{{cite news|department=Lifestyle|title=Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics talks about life, superheroes and Comic Con|first=Claire |last=Martin| work=[[The Denver Post]] |date=June 6, 2012|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/06/chuck-rozanski-of-mile-high-comics-talks-about-life-superheroes-and-comic-con/}}</ref>
* '''June 16–17''': [[Chicago Alternative Comics Expo]] ([[Columbia College Chicago]]'s Ludington Building, Chicago, Illinois) — first iteration of CAKE; special guests included [[Jeffrey Brown (cartoonist)|Jeffrey Brown]], [[Lilli Carré]], [[Anders Nilsen (cartoonist)|Anders Nilsen]],<ref name=Christoph>Christoph, Ella.[https://lit.newcity.com/2012/06/13/let-them-eat-c-a-k-e-chicago-alternative-comics-expo-puts-the-independents-up-front/ "Let Them Eat C.A.K.E. Chicago Alternative Comics Expo puts the independents up front,"] ''New City Lit'' (JUNE 13, 2012).</ref> [[Closed Caption Comics]], [[Paul Hornschemeier]], [[Lucy Knisley]], [[Anne Elizabeth Moore]], [[Corinne Mucha]], [[Laura Park]], [[Pizza Island]], [[John Porcellino]], [[Nate Powell]], and [[Trubble Club]]<ref name=Utilitarian>Berlatsky, Noah. [https://www.hoodedutilitarian.com/2012/05/chicago-alternative-comics-expo-cake-june-16-17-2012/ "Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE), June 16-17, 2012,"] ''The Hooded Utilitarian'' (May 18, 2012).</ref>
* '''June 16–17''': [[Chicago Alternative Comics Expo]] ([[Columbia College Chicago]]'s Ludington Building, Chicago, Illinois) — first iteration of CAKE; special guests included [[Jeffrey Brown (cartoonist)|Jeffrey Brown]], [[Lilli Carré]], [[Anders Nilsen (cartoonist)|Anders Nilsen]],<ref name=Christoph>Christoph, Ella.[https://lit.newcity.com/2012/06/13/let-them-eat-c-a-k-e-chicago-alternative-comics-expo-puts-the-independents-up-front/ "Let Them Eat C.A.K.E. Chicago Alternative Comics Expo puts the independents up front,"] ''New City Lit'' (JUNE 13, 2012).</ref> [[Closed Caption Comics]], [[Paul Hornschemeier]], [[Lucy Knisley]], [[Anne Elizabeth Moore]], [[Corinne Mucha]], [[Laura Park]], [[Pizza Island]], [[John Porcellino]], [[Nate Powell]], and [[Trubble Club]]<ref name=Utilitarian>Berlatsky, Noah. [https://www.hoodedutilitarian.com/2012/05/chicago-alternative-comics-expo-cake-june-16-17-2012/ "Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE), June 16-17, 2012,"] ''The Hooded Utilitarian'' (May 18, 2012).</ref>
* '''June 22–24''': [[Heroes Convention]] (Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, US) — guests include [[Neal Adams]], [[Bob Almond]], [[Jim Amash]], [[Robert Atkins (comics)|Robert Atkins]], [[Mark Bagley]], [[Jeremy Bastian]], [[Ivan Brandon]], [[June Brigman]], [[Pat Broderick]], [[Mark Brooks (comics)|Mark Brooks]], [[Jeffrey Brown (cartoonist)|Jeffrey Brown]], [[Stephanie Buscema]], [[Scott C.]], [[Jim Calafiore]], [[Ben Caldwell (cartoonist)|Ben Caldwell]], [[Dennis Calero]], [[Nick Cardy]], [[Richard Case]], [[Bernard Chang]], [[Sean Chen (artist)|Sean Chen]], [[Cliff Chiang]], [[Frank Cho]], [[Michael Choi (comics)|Mike Choi]], [[Brian Clevinger]], [[Becky Cloonan]], [[Paty Cockrum]], [[Dave Cooper]], [[Colleen Coover]], [[Clayton Crain]], [[Jeremy Dale (comics)|Jeremy Dale]], [[Geof Darrow]], [[Shane Davis]], [[Todd Dezago]], [[Michael Dooney]], [[Evan Dorkin]], [[Sarah Dyer]], [[Nathan Edmondson]], [[Tommy Lee Edwards]], [[Steve Epting]], [[Michael Eury]], [[Michel Fiffe]], [[Ian Flynn]], [[Matt Fraction]], [[Francesco Francavilla]], [[Gary Friedrich]], [[Christos Gage]], [[Nick Galifianakis (cartoonist)|Nick Galifianakis]], [[Ron Garney]], [[Bryan J. L. Glass]], [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]], [[Keron Grant]], [[Cully Hamner]], [[Scott Hampton]], [[Scott Hanna]], [[Dustin Harbin]], [[Tony Harris (comics)|Tony Harris]], [[Tom Hart (comics)|Tom Hart]], [[Jeremy Haun]], [[Clayton Henry]], [[Jaime Hernandez]], [[Jonathan Hickman]], [[Adam Hughes]], [[Jamal Igle]], [[Kathryn Immonen]], [[Stuart Immonen]], [[Georges Jeanty]], [[Matt Kindt]], [[Aaron Kuder]], [[Roger Langridge]], [[Jason Latour]], [[Bob Layton]], [[Stan Lee]], [[Jeff Lemire]], [[Paul Levitz]], [[Mike Lilly]], [[Joseph Michael Linsner]], [[Tom Lyle]], [[Heidi MacDonald]], [[David W. Mack]], [[David Marquez (comics)|David Marquez]], [[Laura Martin]], [[Ron Marz]], [[Jose Marzan, Jr.]], [[Nathan Massengill]], [[Paul Maybury]], [[Ed McGuinness]], [[Bob McLeod (comics)|Bob McLeod]], [[Mike Mignola]], [[B. Clay Moore]], [[Chris Moreno]], [[Mark Nelson (artist)|Mark Nelson]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Cary Nord]], [[Earl Norem]], [[Phil Noto]], [[Jason Pearson]], [[Andrew Pepoy]], [[George Pérez]], [[David Petersen (comics)|David Petersen]], [[Brandon Peterson]], [[Ed Piskor]], [[Adhouse Books|Chris Pitzer]], [[Brian Ralph]], [[Tom Raney]], [[Ivan Reis]], [[Andrew Robinson (artist)|Andrew Robinson]], [[Budd Root]], [[Don Rosa]], [[Craig Rousseau]], [[Stéphane Roux (comics)|Stéphane Roux]], [[Jim Rugg]], [[Andy Runton]], [[Tim Sale (artist)|Tim Sale]], [[Alex Saviuk]], [[Bob Schreck]], [[Tom Scioli]], [[Bill Sienkiewicz]], [[Louise Simonson]], [[Walt Simonson]], [[Scott Snyder]], [[Charles Soule]], [[Matthew Southworth]], [[Joe Staton]], [[Ryan Stegman]], [[Brian Stelfreeze]], [[Karl Story]], [[Romeo Tanghal]], [[Ben Templesmith]], [[Mark Texeira]], [[Roy Thomas]], [[Jill Thompson]], [[Rich Tommaso]], [[Tim Townsend]], [[Herb Trimpe]], [[Dean Trippe]], [[William Tucci]], [[Koi Turnbull]], [[Rob Ullman]], [[Ethan Van Sciver]], [[Robert Venditti]], [[Tim Vigil]], [[Dexter Vines]], [[Chris Walker (illustrator)|Chris Walker]], [[Loston Wallace]], [[Michael W. Watkins]], [[Lee Weeks]], Brett Weldele, [[Shane White]], [[Jarrett Williams]], [[Bill Willingham]], [[Renée Witterstaetter]], [[Marv Wolfman]], [[J. K. Woodward]], [[Bernie Wrightson]], [[Skottie Young]], [[Mike Zeck]], and [[Chrissie Zullo]]
* '''June 22–24''': [[Heroes Convention]] (Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, US) — guests include [[Neal Adams]], [[Bob Almond]], [[Jim Amash]], [[Robert Atkins (comics)|Robert Atkins]], [[Mark Bagley]], [[Jeremy Bastian]], [[Ivan Brandon]], [[June Brigman]], [[Pat Broderick]], [[Mark Brooks (comics)|Mark Brooks]], [[Jeffrey Brown (cartoonist)|Jeffrey Brown]], [[Stephanie Buscema]], [[Scott C.]], [[Jim Calafiore]], [[Ben Caldwell (cartoonist)|Ben Caldwell]], [[Dennis Calero]], [[Nick Cardy]], [[Richard Case]], [[Bernard Chang]], [[Sean Chen (artist)|Sean Chen]], [[Cliff Chiang]], [[Frank Cho]], [[Michael Choi (comics)|Mike Choi]], [[Brian Clevinger]], [[Becky Cloonan]], [[Paty Cockrum]], [[Dave Cooper]], [[Colleen Coover]], [[Clayton Crain]], [[Jeremy Dale (comics)|Jeremy Dale]], [[Geof Darrow]], [[Shane Davis]], [[Todd Dezago]], [[Michael Dooney]], [[Evan Dorkin]], [[Sarah Dyer]], [[Nathan Edmondson]], [[Tommy Lee Edwards]], [[Steve Epting]], [[Michael Eury]], [[Michel Fiffe]], [[Ian Flynn]], [[Matt Fraction]], [[Francesco Francavilla]], [[Gary Friedrich]], [[Christos Gage]], [[Nick Galifianakis (cartoonist)|Nick Galifianakis]], [[Ron Garney]], [[Bryan J. L. Glass]], [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]], [[Keron Grant]], [[Cully Hamner]], [[Scott Hampton]], [[Scott Hanna]], [[Dustin Harbin]], [[Tony Harris (comics)|Tony Harris]], [[Tom Hart (comics)|Tom Hart]], [[Jeremy Haun]], [[Clayton Henry]], [[Jaime Hernandez]], [[Jonathan Hickman]], [[Adam Hughes]], [[Jamal Igle]], [[Kathryn Immonen]], [[Stuart Immonen]], [[Georges Jeanty]], [[Matt Kindt]], [[Aaron Kuder]], [[Roger Langridge]], [[Jason Latour]], [[Bob Layton]], [[Stan Lee]], [[Jeff Lemire]], [[Paul Levitz]], [[Mike Lilly]], [[Joseph Michael Linsner]], [[Tom Lyle]], [[Heidi MacDonald]], [[David W. Mack]], [[David Marquez (comics)|David Marquez]], [[Laura Martin]], [[Ron Marz]], [[Jose Marzan, Jr.]], [[Nathan Massengill]], [[Paul Maybury]], [[Ed McGuinness]], [[Bob McLeod (comics)|Bob McLeod]], [[Mike Mignola]], [[B. Clay Moore]], [[Chris Moreno]], [[Mark Nelson (artist)|Mark Nelson]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Cary Nord]], [[Earl Norem]], [[Phil Noto]], [[Jason Pearson]], [[Andrew Pepoy]], [[George Pérez]], [[David Petersen (comics)|David Petersen]], [[Brandon Peterson]], [[Ed Piskor]], [[Adhouse Books|Chris Pitzer]], [[Brian Ralph]], [[Tom Raney]], [[Ivan Reis]], [[Andrew Robinson (artist)|Andrew Robinson]], [[Budd Root]], [[Don Rosa]], [[Craig Rousseau]], [[Stéphane Roux (comics)|Stéphane Roux]], [[Jim Rugg]], [[Andy Runton]], [[Tim Sale (artist)|Tim Sale]], [[Alex Saviuk]], [[Bob Schreck]], [[Tom Scioli]], [[Bill Sienkiewicz]], [[Louise Simonson]], [[Walt Simonson]], [[Scott Snyder]], [[Charles Soule]], [[Matthew Southworth]], [[Joe Staton]], [[Ryan Stegman]], [[Brian Stelfreeze]], [[Karl Story]], [[Romeo Tanghal]], [[Ben Templesmith]], [[Mark Texeira]], [[Roy Thomas]], [[Jill Thompson]], [[Rich Tommaso]], [[Tim Townsend]], [[Herb Trimpe]], [[Dean Trippe]], [[William Tucci]], [[Koi Turnbull]], [[Rob Ullman]], [[Ethan Van Sciver]], [[Robert Venditti]], [[Tim Vigil]], [[Dexter Vines]], [[Chris Walker (illustrator)|Chris Walker]], [[Loston Wallace]], [[Michael W. Watkins]], [[Lee Weeks]], Brett Weldele, [[Shane White]], [[Jarrett Williams]], [[Bill Willingham]], [[Renée Witterstaetter]], [[Marv Wolfman]], [[J. K. Woodward]], [[Bernie Wrightson]], [[Skottie Young]], [[Mike Zeck]], and [[Chrissie Zullo]]
* '''June 29–July 2''': [[Florida SuperCon]] (Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, Florida, US)
* '''June 29–July 2''': [[Florida SuperCon]] (Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, Florida, US)
* '''July 6–8''': [[London Film and Comic Con]] (Olympia Grand Hall, London, England, UK)
* '''July 6–8''': [[London Film and Comic Con]] (Olympia Grand Hall, London, England, UK)
* '''July 12–15''': [[Comic-Con International]] (San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, US)
* '''July 12–15''': [[San Diego Comic-Con]] (San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, US)
* '''August 9–12''': [[Wizard World Chicago]] (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois) — official guests: [[William Shatner]], [[Jeri Ryan]], [[Stan Lee]], [[Jon Bernthal]], [[CM Punk]], [[Carlos Pacheco]], [[George Pérez]], [[Greg Capullo]], [[Nina Dobrev]], [[Kate Mulgrew]], [[Bruce Campbell]], [[Tom Felton]], and [[Amy Acker]]
* '''August 9–12''': [[Wizard World Chicago]] (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois) — official guests: [[William Shatner]], [[Jeri Ryan]], [[Stan Lee]], [[Jon Bernthal]], [[CM Punk]], [[Carlos Pacheco]], [[George Pérez]], [[Greg Capullo]], [[Nina Dobrev]], [[Kate Mulgrew]], [[Bruce Campbell]], [[Tom Felton]], and [[Amy Acker]]
* '''August 18–19''': [[CAPTION]] 2012 Summer Special (Oxford, England, UK)
* '''August 18–19''': [[CAPTION]] 2012 Summer Special (Oxford, England, UK)
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* '''November 2–4''': [[Central Canada Comic Con]] (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
* '''November 2–4''': [[Central Canada Comic Con]] (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
* '''November 3–4''': [[Rhode Island Comic Con]] (Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, US) — inaugural edition of this show
* '''November 3–4''': [[Rhode Island Comic Con]] (Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, US) — inaugural edition of this show
* '''November 10''': [[Comica Comiket]] (Great Hall, [[Bishopsgate Institute]], London, England) — Drawing Parade participants include [[Bryan Talbot]], [[Glyn Dillon]], [[Line Hoven]], [[Jaromir 99]], [[Alison Bechdel]]<ref name=Comica2012 />
* '''November 24''': [[Genghis Con]] (Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, Cleveland, Ohio) — guests include [[Derf Backderf]], [[Ed Piskor]], [[Frank Santoro]], and [[Gary Dumm]]
* '''November 24''': [[Genghis Con]] (Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, Cleveland, Ohio) — guests include [[Derf Backderf]], [[Ed Piskor]], [[Frank Santoro]], and [[Gary Dumm]]


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=== January ===
=== January ===
* '''January 3''': [[Vicar (cartoonist)|Vicar]], Chilean cartoonist (''Mitigüeso Pistolero'', [[Disney comics]]), dies at age 77.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vicar.htm|title = Vicar}}</ref>
* '''January 3''': [[Vicar (cartoonist)|Vicar]], Chilean cartoonist (''Mitigüeso Pistolero'', [[Disney comics]]), dies at age 77.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vicar.htm|title = Vicar}}</ref>
* '''January 4''': [[Richard Alf]], American businessman, comic book store owner and co-founder of [[San Diego Comic-Con International]], dies at age 59, of pancreatic cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/richard-alf-a-comic-con-founder-dies-of-cancer/|title=Richard Alf, a Comic-Con founder, dies of cancer|website=[[CBS News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-richard-alf-59-one-comic-cons-founders-2012jan05-story.html|title=Richard Alf, 59, one of Comic-Con's founders|first=Peter|last=Rowe|date=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8379221.stm|title=BBC News - Comic-Con co-creator Ken Krueger dies|website=news.bbc.co.uk|date=2009-11-25}}</ref>
* '''January 4''': [[Richard Alf]], American businessman, comic book store owner and co-founder of [[San Diego Comic-Con]], dies at age 59, of pancreatic cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/richard-alf-a-comic-con-founder-dies-of-cancer/|title=Richard Alf, a Comic-Con founder, dies of cancer|website=[[CBS News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-richard-alf-59-one-comic-cons-founders-2012jan05-story.html|title=Richard Alf, 59, one of Comic-Con's founders|first=Peter|last=Rowe|date=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8379221.stm|title=BBC News - Comic-Con co-creator Ken Krueger dies|website=news.bbc.co.uk|date=2009-11-25}}</ref>
* '''January 6''': [[John Celardo]], American comic strip and comic book artist best known for illustrating the ''[[Tarzan (comics)|Tarzan]]'' comic strip, dies at age 93.<ref name=staten>[http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/01/john_celardo_93.html Obituary], ''Staten Island Advance'' (Jan, 2012).</ref>
* '''January 6''': [[John Celardo]], American comic strip and comic book artist best known for illustrating the ''[[Tarzan (comics)|Tarzan]]'' comic strip, dies at age 93.<ref name=staten>[http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/01/john_celardo_93.html Obituary], ''Staten Island Advance'' (Jan, 2012).</ref>
* '''January 31''': [[Antonio Segura]], Spanish comics writer (''[[Hombre (comics)|Hombre]]'', ''[[Bogey (comics)|Bogey]]'', ''[[Sarvan (comics)|Sarvan]]'', ''[[Kraken (comics)|Kraken]]'', ''Jack el Destipador'', ''Eva Medusa''), dies at age 69.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levante-emv.com/cultura/2012/02/01/fallece-64-anos-guionista-valenciano-comics-antonio-segura/877615.html|title=Fallece a los 64 años el guionista valenciano de cómics Antonio Segura - Levante-EMV|last=Levante-EMV|website=www.levante-emv.com|date=February 2012}}</ref>
* '''January 31''': [[Antonio Segura]], Spanish comics writer (''[[Hombre (comics)|Hombre]]'', ''[[Bogey (comics)|Bogey]]'', ''[[Sarvan (comics)|Sarvan]]'', ''[[Kraken (comics)|Kraken]]'', ''Jack el Destipador'', ''Eva Medusa''), dies at age 69.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levante-emv.com/cultura/2012/02/01/fallece-64-anos-guionista-valenciano-comics-antonio-segura/877615.html|title=Fallece a los 64 años el guionista valenciano de cómics Antonio Segura - Levante-EMV|last=Levante-EMV|website=www.levante-emv.com|date=February 2012}}</ref>
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* '''February 12''': [[John Severin]], American comics artist (''[[Two-Fisted Tales]]'', ''[[Frontline Combat]]'', ''[[Mad (magazine)|Mad]]'', ''[[Cracked (magazine)|Cracked]]'', ''[[Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos]]'', ''[[Two-Gun Kid]]''), dies at age 90.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/severin_john.htm|title=John Severin|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''February 12''': [[John Severin]], American comics artist (''[[Two-Fisted Tales]]'', ''[[Frontline Combat]]'', ''[[Mad (magazine)|Mad]]'', ''[[Cracked (magazine)|Cracked]]'', ''[[Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos]]'', ''[[Two-Gun Kid]]''), dies at age 90.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/severin_john.htm|title=John Severin|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''February 13''': Francesco Gamba, Italian comics artist (continued ''Yorga'', ''Pecos Bill'', ''[[Zagor (comics)|Zagor]]'', ''[[Tex Willer]]'', ''Terry'', ''Yado'', ''Il Piccolo Ranger''), dies at age 85.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gamba_francesco.htm|title=Francesco Gamba|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''February 13''': Francesco Gamba, Italian comics artist (continued ''Yorga'', ''Pecos Bill'', ''[[Zagor (comics)|Zagor]]'', ''[[Tex Willer]]'', ''Terry'', ''Yado'', ''Il Piccolo Ranger''), dies at age 85.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gamba_francesco.htm|title=Francesco Gamba|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
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* '''February 26''': André Joy, A.K.A. André Gaudelette (''P'tit Joc''), dies at age 86.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/j/joy-andre.htm|title=André Joy|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''February 29''': [[Sheldon Moldoff]], American comics artist (worked on ''[[Batman]]''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/moldoff_sheldon.htm|title=Sheldon Moldoff|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''February 29''': [[Sheldon Moldoff]], American comics artist (worked on ''[[Batman]]''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/moldoff_sheldon.htm|title=Sheldon Moldoff|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>


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* '''March 11''':
* '''March 11''':
** [[Sid Couchey]], American comics artist (worked for ''[[Harvey Comics]]''), dies at age 92 from [[Burkitt's lymphoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/couchey_sid.htm|title=Sid Couchey|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
** [[Sid Couchey]], American comics artist (worked for ''[[Harvey Comics]]''), dies at age 92 from [[Burkitt's lymphoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/couchey_sid.htm|title=Sid Couchey|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
** [[Don Markstein]], American comics, cartoons and animation scholar ([[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]) and editor (''[[Comics Revue]]'', co-founder of ''Apatoons''), dies at age 65. <ref name="file770">{{cite magazine|last=Glyer|first=Mike |author-link=Mike Glyer|url=http://file770.com/don-markstein-1947-2012/ |title=Don Markstein (1947–2012) |magazine=[[File 770]]|date=March 13, 2012|access-date=2020-10-24}}</ref> <ref name="NewsFromME">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/03/11/don-markstein-r-i-p/ |title=Don Markstein, R.I.P. |website=News from Me |author-link=Mark Evanier |last=Evanier |first=Mark |date=March 11, 2012 |access-date=2012-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323182333/http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/03/11/don-markstein-r-i-p/ |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Don Markstein]], American comics, cartoons and animation scholar ([[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]) and editor (''[[Comics Revue]]'', co-founder of ''Apatoons''), dies at age 65.<ref name="file770">{{cite magazine|last=Glyer|first=Mike |author-link=Mike Glyer|url=http://file770.com/don-markstein-1947-2012/ |title=Don Markstein (1947–2012) |magazine=[[File 770]]|date=March 13, 2012|access-date=2020-10-24}}</ref><ref name="NewsFromME">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/03/11/don-markstein-r-i-p/ |title=Don Markstein, R.I.P. |website=News from Me |author-link=Mark Evanier |last=Evanier |first=Mark |date=March 11, 2012 |access-date=2012-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323182333/http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/03/11/don-markstein-r-i-p/ |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''March 15''': [[Fran Matera]], American comics artist (''Chuck White'', continued ''[[Dickie Dare]]'' and ''[[Steve Roper and Mike Nomad]]''), dies at age 87.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/matera_fran.htm|title=Fran Matera|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''March 15''': [[Fran Matera]], American comics artist (''Chuck White'', continued ''[[Dickie Dare]]'' and ''[[Steve Roper and Mike Nomad]]''), dies at age 87.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/matera_fran.htm|title=Fran Matera|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>


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=== May ===
=== May ===
* '''May 4''': [[Monty Wedd]], Australian comic artist and animator (''The Scorpion'', ''Captain Justice''), dies at age 91. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/wedd_monty.htm|title=Monty Wedd|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 4''': [[Monty Wedd]], Australian comic artist and animator (''The Scorpion'', ''Captain Justice''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/wedd_monty.htm|title=Monty Wedd|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 8''':
* '''May 8''':
** [[Carlos Loiseau]], aka Caloi, Argentine animator and comics artist (''Clemente''), dies at age 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/caloi.htm|title=Caloi|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[Carlos Loiseau]], aka Caloi, Argentine animator and comics artist (''Clemente''), dies at age 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/caloi.htm|title=Caloi|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
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** [[Eddy Paape]], Belgian comics artist (''Valhardi'', ''Marc Dacier'', ''[[Luc Orient]]''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/paape.htm|title=Eddy Paape|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
** [[Eddy Paape]], Belgian comics artist (''Valhardi'', ''Marc Dacier'', ''[[Luc Orient]]''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/paape.htm|title=Eddy Paape|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 16''': [[Ernie Chan]], Filipino-American comics artist (worked on ''[[Batman]]'', ''[[Conan the Barbarian (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]]''), dies at age 71 of cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/chan_ernie.htm|title=Ernie Chan|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 16''': [[Ernie Chan]], Filipino-American comics artist (worked on ''[[Batman]]'', ''[[Conan the Barbarian (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]]''), dies at age 71 of cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/chan_ernie.htm|title=Ernie Chan|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 25''': Bert Witte, Dutch comic artist (''Bas Toverball'', ''Speez'', also drew the celebrity comic based on the TV show ''Oppassen!''), dies at age 68 or 69. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/witte_bert.htm|title=Bert Witte|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 25''': Bert Witte, Dutch comic artist (''Bas Toverball'', ''Speez'', also drew the celebrity comic based on the TV show ''Oppassen!''), dies at age 68 or 69.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/witte_bert.htm|title=Bert Witte|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 26''': [[Jim Unger]], British-Canadian comics artist and cartoonist (''[[Herman (comic strip)|Herman]]''), dies at age 75.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/u/unger_j.htm|title=Jim Unger|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''May 26''': [[Jim Unger]], British-Canadian comics artist and cartoonist (''[[Herman (comic strip)|Herman]]''), dies at age 75.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/u/unger_j.htm|title=Jim Unger|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>


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* '''June 6''': Jean-René Le Moing, French comics artist and advertising illustrator (''Malabar'' chewing gum comics, continued ''[[L'Oncle Paul]]''), dies at age 73.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/le_moing_jean_rene.htm|title=Jean-René Le Moing|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''June 6''': Jean-René Le Moing, French comics artist and advertising illustrator (''Malabar'' chewing gum comics, continued ''[[L'Oncle Paul]]''), dies at age 73.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/le_moing_jean_rene.htm|title=Jean-René Le Moing|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''June 7''': [[Robert L. Washington III]], American comic book writer (''[[Static (DC Comics)|Static]]'', ''[[Shadow Cabinet (comics)|Shadow Cabinet]]'', ''[[Extreme Justice]]''), dies from a heart attack at age 47.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=June 7, 2012 |title=Static co-writer Robert L. Washington III passes away |url=https://www.cbr.com/static-co-writer-robert-l-washington-iii-passes-away/ |access-date=November 27, 2023 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
* '''June 7''': [[Robert L. Washington III]], American comic book writer (''[[Static (DC Comics)|Static]]'', ''[[Shadow Cabinet (comics)|Shadow Cabinet]]'', ''[[Extreme Justice]]''), dies from a heart attack at age 47.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=June 7, 2012 |title=Static co-writer Robert L. Washington III passes away |url=https://www.cbr.com/static-co-writer-robert-l-washington-iii-passes-away/ |access-date=November 27, 2023 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
* '''June 16''': Jacques Pecnard, French comic artist, painter and illustrator (worked on ''Le Crime Ne Paie Pas'' and ''Les Amours Célèbres''), dies at age 89.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/pecnard_jacques.htm|title=Jeacques Pecnard|website=lambiek.net|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref>
* '''June 20''': [[LeRoy Neiman]], American illustrator and comics artist (''[[Playboy]]'', designed the [[Femlin]] characters), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.thenation.com/article/remembering-leroy-neiman/|title=Remembering LeRoy Neiman|journal=The Nation|date=2012-06-26}}</ref>
* '''June 20''': [[LeRoy Neiman]], American illustrator and comics artist (''[[Playboy]]'', designed the [[Femlin]] characters), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.thenation.com/article/remembering-leroy-neiman/|title=Remembering LeRoy Neiman|journal=The Nation|date=2012-06-26}}</ref>
* '''June 21''': Otto Schwalge, German comics artist (''Oskar, der freundliche Polizist''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/schwalge_otto.htm|title=Otto Schwalge|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}</ref>
* '''June 21''': Otto Schwalge, German comics artist (''Oskar, der freundliche Polizist''), dies at age 91.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/schwalge_otto.htm|title=Otto Schwalge|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}</ref>
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=== July ===
=== July ===
* '''July 6''': Bart van Erkel, Dutch illustrator, designer and comics artist (''De Kat in Katendrecht''), dies at age 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/erkel_bart-van.htm|title=R.A. Kosasih|website=lambiek.net|access-date=October 30, 2020}}</ref>
* '''July 6''': Bart van Erkel, Dutch illustrator, designer and comics artist (''De Kat in Katendrecht''), dies at age 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/erkel_bart-van.htm|title=R.A. Kosasih|website=lambiek.net|access-date=October 30, 2020}}</ref>
* '''July 12''': Kenneth Landau, American animator and comic artist (''Lucky'', worked on the ''[[Dragnet (franchise)|Dragnet]]'' newspaper comic, drew horror and romance comics for [[Lev Gleason]] and the [[American Comics Group]], drew [[Hanna-Barbera]] comics), dies at age 86. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/landau_ken.htm|title=Kenneth Landau|website=lambiek.net|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref>
* '''July 12''': Kenneth Landau, American animator and comic artist (''Lucky'', worked on the ''[[Dragnet (franchise)|Dragnet]]'' newspaper comic, drew horror and romance comics for [[Lev Gleason]] and the [[American Comics Group]], drew [[Hanna-Barbera]] comics), dies at age 86.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/landau_ken.htm|title=Kenneth Landau|website=lambiek.net|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref>
* '''July 24''':
* '''July 24''':
** [[R.A. Kosasih]], Indonesian comics artist (''Sri Asih'', ''Siti Gahara'', ''Sri Dewi''), dies at age 93.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kosasih_ra.htm|title=R.A. Kosasih|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[R.A. Kosasih]], Indonesian comics artist (''Sri Asih'', ''Siti Gahara'', ''Sri Dewi''), dies at age 93.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kosasih_ra.htm|title=R.A. Kosasih|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
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* '''August 12''': [[Joe Kubert]], American comics artist (''[[Tor (comics)|Tor]]'', ''[[Sgt. Rock]]'', ''[[Hawkman (Carter Hall)|Hawkman]]'', and ''[[Tarzan (comics)|Tarzan]]'', and founder of [[The Kubert School]], dies at age 85.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kubert.htm|title=Joe Kubert|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''August 12''': [[Joe Kubert]], American comics artist (''[[Tor (comics)|Tor]]'', ''[[Sgt. Rock]]'', ''[[Hawkman (Carter Hall)|Hawkman]]'', and ''[[Tarzan (comics)|Tarzan]]'', and founder of [[The Kubert School]], dies at age 85.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kubert.htm|title=Joe Kubert|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''August 15''': [[Harry Harrison (writer)|Harry Harrison]], American writer, comics writer (wrote for ''[[Flash Gordon]]'') and artist (worked for [[EC Comics]], [[Fawcett Comics]]), dies at age 87.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/harrison_harry.htm|title=Harry Harrison|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''August 15''': [[Harry Harrison (writer)|Harry Harrison]], American writer, comics writer (wrote for ''[[Flash Gordon]]'') and artist (worked for [[EC Comics]], [[Fawcett Comics]]), dies at age 87.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/harrison_harry.htm|title=Harry Harrison|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>
* '''August 21''': [[Sergio Toppi]], Italian comics artist (''Il Collezzionista'', ''Sharaz-De''), dies at age 79. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/toppi_sergio.htm|title=Sergio Toppi|website=lambiek.net}}</ref>


=== September ===
=== September ===
* '''September 5''': [[Martin Filchock]], American comics artist (''The C.C. Kid'', ''Windy'', ''Check and Double Check'', ''Denny and Diane''), dies at age 100.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/filchock_martin.htm|title=Martin Filchock|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''September 5''': [[Martin Filchock]], American comics artist (''The C.C. Kid'', ''Windy'', ''Check and Double Check'', ''Denny and Diane''), dies at age 100.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/filchock_martin.htm|title=Martin Filchock|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''September 8''': Enrico Bagnoli, A.K.A. Henry, Italian comic artist (''Volpe'', ''Nick Carbone'', worked on ''[[Martin Mystère]]''), dies at age 87.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bagnoli_enrico.htm|title=Enrico Bagnoli|website=lambiek.net|access-date= September 29, 2024}}</ref>
* '''September 21''': Leopoldo Ortiz Moya, Spanish comic artist (worked for Hombres de Acción), dies at age 82.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/ortiz_leopoldo.htm|title=Leopoldo Ortiz Moya|website=lambiek.net|access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref>


===October===
===October===
* '''October 6''': Charlie Kiéfer, French comics artist, dies at age 75.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kiefer_charlie.htm|title=Charlie Kiéfer|website=lambiek.net|access-date=March 30, 2021}}</ref>
* '''October 6''': Charlie Kiéfer, French comics artist, dies at age 75.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kiefer_charlie.htm|title=Charlie Kiéfer|website=lambiek.net|access-date=March 30, 2021}}</ref>
* '''October 14''':
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* '''October 14''': [[Marc Swayze]], American comics artist (co-creator of ''[[Mary Marvel]]'', continued ''[[Flyin' Jenny]]''), dies at age 99.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/swayze_marc.htm|title=Marc Swayze|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}</ref>
** Josep Royo Giménez, Spanish comics artist (''El Pintor Pepito''), dies at age 90.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/royo-gimenez_josep.htm|title=Josep Royo Giménez|website=lambiek.net|access-date=July 1, 2024}}</ref>
** [[Marc Swayze]], American comics artist (co-creator of ''[[Mary Marvel]]'', continued ''[[Flyin' Jenny]]''), dies at age 99.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/swayze_marc.htm|title=Marc Swayze|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}</ref>
* '''October 19''': [[John Radford (wine writer)|John Radford]], British comics writer (wrote gag comics for ''[[The Beano]]''), dies at age 65.<ref>[http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/530575/john-radford-dies John Radford dies], [[Decanter (magazine)|Decanter]] 28 October 2012</ref>
* '''October 19''': [[John Radford (wine writer)|John Radford]], British comics writer (wrote gag comics for ''[[The Beano]]''), dies at age 65.<ref>[http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/530575/john-radford-dies John Radford dies], [[Decanter (magazine)|Decanter]] 28 October 2012</ref>
* '''October 27''': [[Bill White (comics)|Bill White]], American animator and comics artist ([[Disney comics]], [[Hanna Barbera]] comics, ''Kaptain Keen and Kompany''), dies at age 51.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/white_bill.htm|title=Bill White|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''October 27''': [[Bill White (comics)|Bill White]], American animator and comics artist ([[Disney comics]], [[Hanna Barbera]] comics, ''Kaptain Keen and Kompany''), dies at age 51.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/enwiki/w/white_bill.htm|title=Bill White|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref>

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Notable events of 2012 in comics. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title.

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January

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  • January 2: The first episode of Norm Feuti's Gil is published.[1]
  • January 8: The long-running gag comic Ferd'nand publishes its final episode.
  • January 17: Siegfried Woldhek wins the Inktspotprijs for Best Political Cartoon.[2]

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  • December 3: The long-running British comics magazine The Dandy publishes its final issue in print. It continues as an online comic the same day, but within six months it ends there too.[20]

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Conventions

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Deaths

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January

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February

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March

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April

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  • April 20: Žarko Beker, Croatian comics artist, illustrator and graphic designer (Mak Makić, vitez i četvrt), dies at age 76.[57]
  • April 22: Paul Gringle, American comics artist, animator and illustrator (Rural Delivery, worked on Out Of Our Way), dies at age 89.[58]
  • April 28: Dik Bruynesteyn, Dutch comics artist and cartoonist (Appie Happie), dies at age 84.[59]
  • April 29: Žarko Beker, Croatian comics artist, illustrator and graphic designer (Mak Makić, vitez i četvrt), dies at age 76.[60]

May

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June

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  • June 5: Ray Bradbury, American novelist and screenwriter, whose stories were frequently adapted into comic book stories by EC Comics with his permission, dies at age 91.[70]
  • June 6: Jean-René Le Moing, French comics artist and advertising illustrator (Malabar chewing gum comics, continued L'Oncle Paul), dies at age 73.[71]
  • June 7: Robert L. Washington III, American comic book writer (Static, Shadow Cabinet, Extreme Justice), dies from a heart attack at age 47.[72]
  • June 16: Jacques Pecnard, French comic artist, painter and illustrator (worked on Le Crime Ne Paie Pas and Les Amours Célèbres), dies at age 89.[73]
  • June 20: LeRoy Neiman, American illustrator and comics artist (Playboy, designed the Femlin characters), dies at age 91.[74]
  • June 21: Otto Schwalge, German comics artist (Oskar, der freundliche Polizist), dies at age 91.[75]
  • June 24: Iwan Lemaire, aka Yvan Lemaire, Belgian comics artist, animator, photographer and painter, dies at age 78.[76]

July

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  • July 6: Bart van Erkel, Dutch illustrator, designer and comics artist (De Kat in Katendrecht), dies at age 63.[77]
  • July 12: Kenneth Landau, American animator and comic artist (Lucky, worked on the Dragnet newspaper comic, drew horror and romance comics for Lev Gleason and the American Comics Group, drew Hanna-Barbera comics), dies at age 86.[78]
  • July 24:
    • R.A. Kosasih, Indonesian comics artist (Sri Asih, Siti Gahara, Sri Dewi), dies at age 93.[79]
    • Themo Lobos, Chilean comics writer and artist (Máximo Chambónez, Ferrilo, Nick Obre, Alaraco, Mampato), dies at age 83.[80]
  • July 29: Guus Kool, Dutch comics artist (Mannus, Drs. Katz), dies at age 71.[81]

August

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September

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  • September 5: Martin Filchock, American comics artist (The C.C. Kid, Windy, Check and Double Check, Denny and Diane), dies at age 100.[85]
  • September 8: Enrico Bagnoli, A.K.A. Henry, Italian comic artist (Volpe, Nick Carbone, worked on Martin Mystère), dies at age 87.[86]
  • September 21: Leopoldo Ortiz Moya, Spanish comic artist (worked for Hombres de Acción), dies at age 82.[87]

October

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November

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  • November 2: Gösta Gummesson, Swedish comics artist (Åsa-Nisse), dies at age 84.[93]
  • November 13: Ray Zone, American film historian, author and illustrator, best known for making 3-D versions of comics, dies at age 65 from a heart attack.[94]
  • November 16: Mario Fantoni, Italian comics artist, dies at age 86.[95]
  • November 20: Arnoldo Franchoni, aka Francho, Argentine comics artist (Cándido, Album De Familia, Camotito, Historias De Cinco Guitas, Los Tres Malditos, made comics for Cracked and Mad) dies at age 83 or 84.[96]
  • November 28: Spain Rodriguez, American underground comics artist (Trashman), dies at age 72 from cancer.[97]
  • November 29: Franco Urru, Italian comics artist, dies at age 53.[98]
  • November 30: Jeff Millar, American comics writer (Tank McNamara), dies of bile duct cancer at age 70.[99]
  • Specific date unknown: November: Hussein Amin Bikar, Egyptian comics artist and children's book illustrator (Chaddad & Aouad), dies at age 99.[100]

December

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  • December 12: Sealtiel Alatriste Batalla, Mexican comics artist (Johnny Galaxie), dies at age 94.[101]
  • December 25: Juan Antonio Abellán, Spanish comics artist (Ray Alcotan), dies at age 86.[102]

Specific date unknown

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  • Giuseppe Orliani, aka Nino Orlich, Italian comics artist (Cicci), dies at an unknown age.[103]
  • Tenas, Belgian comics artist (Morgana, Disney comics, Onkr), dies at age 85 or 86.[104]

First issues by title

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Alpha Girl
Release February by Image Comics. Writers: Jean-Paul Bonjour and Jeff Roenning Artist: Robert Love[105]
Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Adventures
Release April by Marvel Comics. Writer: Chris Yost Artist: Adam Dekraker[106]
Bad Medicine
Release June by Oni Press (also available on FCBD in May 2012). Writers: Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis Artist: Christopher Mitten
Batman Incorporated volume 2
Release May by DC Comics. Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Chris Burnham[107]
Dark Matter
Release January by Dark Horse Comics. Writers: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie Artist: Garry Brown
Earth-Two
Release May by DC Comics. Writer: James Robinson Artist: Nicola Scott[107]
Fatale
Release January by Image Comics. Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips
Dial H
Release May by DC Comics. Writer: China Miéville Artist: Mateus Santoluoco[107]
G.I. Combat
Release May by DC Comics. Writers: J. T. Krul, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray Artists: Ariel Olivetti, Dan Panosian, Scott Kolins[107]
Justice League Beyond
Release February by DC Comics. Writer: Derek Fridolfs Artist: Dustin Nguyen
King Conan
Release January by Dark Horse Comics. Writers: Tim Truman Artist: Tomás Giorello
The Manhattan Projects
Release March by Image Comics. Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Nick Pitarra
The Massive
Release June by Dark Horse. Writer: Brian Wood Artist: Kristian Donaldson
MIND MGMT
Release May by Dark Horse. Writer and Artist: Matt Kindt
The New Deadwardians
Release March by Vertigo. Writer: Dan Abnett Artist: I.N.J. Culbard[108]
Planetoid
Release June by Image Comics. Writer & Artist: Ken Garing
Point of Impact
Release October by Image Comics. Writer: Jay Faerber Artist: Koray Kuranel
Rachel Rising
Release March by Abstract Studio. Writer & Artist: Terry Moore
The Ravagers
Release May by DC Comics. Writer: Howard Mackie Artist: Ian Churchill[107]
Resident Alien
Release April by Dark Horse. Writer: Peter Hogan Artist: Steve Parkhouse
Revival
Release May by Image comics. Writer: Tim Seeley Artist: Mike Norton
Saga
Release March by Image Comics. Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Fiona Staples
Scarlet Spider volume 2
Release January by Marvel Comics. Writer: Chris Yost Artist: Ryan Stegman
Smoke and Mirrors
Release March by IDW Publishing. Writer: Mike Costa Artist: Ryan Brown
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
Release February by Dark Horse Comics. Writer: John Ostrander Artist: Jan Duursema[109]
Thief of Thieves
Release February by Image Comics (Skybound). Writers: Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer Artist: Shawn Martinbrough
Think Tank
Release August by Image Comics. Writer: Matt Hawkins Artist: Rahsan Ekedal
Ultimate Spider-Man Adventures
Release April by Marvel Comics. Writers: Dan Slott, Ty Templeton Artist: Nuno Plati[106]
Whispers
Release January by Image Comics. Writer and Artist: Joshua Luna
Worlds' Finest
Release May by DC Comics. Writer: Paul Levitz Artist: George Pérez[107]

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