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Sam Kieth, Creator of The Maxx and Early Sandman Artist, Dies at 63

Family representative Scott Dunbier said he died March 15 after a battle with Lewy body dementia.

Overview

  • Image Comics and numerous creators posted tributes and shared artwork celebrating Kieth’s influence and distinctive, surreal style.
  • He co-created The Sandman with Neil Gaiman and penciled the comic’s first five issues, shaping the series’ early look.
  • Kieth introduced The Maxx in 1993, a cult favorite that later inspired an MTV animated series and a crossover featuring Batman.
  • His broader body of work spanned titles including Zero Girl, Wolverine/Hulk, Batman: Secrets, Judge Dredd, 30 Days of Night, Eleanor & The Egret, The Hollows, and more.
  • The family requested donations in his name to the Hero Initiative, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, or the Lewy Body Dementia Association, and said there will be no memorial service.