The Springfield (Ill.) State Journal-Register reports on the financial problems faced by the family of Tom “TC” Artis, the comics artist who died on May 1.
Artis, 51, suffered a massive stroke last June that left him comatose, and reliant on a ventilator and feeding tube. He was best known for his work on The Spectre, Green Arrow and Tailgunner Jo.
According to the newspaper, Artis’ family — wife Kim and children Deucalion, 13, and Hope, 5 — doesn’t have the money to pay for his funeral and burial, and still be able to cover rent and other expenses. Kim was her husband’s sole caregiver over the past year, and was unable to work as Artis’ health deteriorated.
An account has been established at the local Marine Bank to accept donations for Artis’ burial and for the care of his children.
Artis’ funeral is scheduled for Friday.
May 9th, 2007 at 9:03 am
Part of growing up a Marvel fan and coming into DC later in life is that every now and again, a DC title I’ve never heard of will pop up (while I know every Marvel one out there, including weird things like the Baldur the Brave mini and Spellbinder).
For instance, I only recently learned of the James Robinson Vigilante mini. That sort of thing.
But I have NEVER come across Tailgunner Jo. Never ever ever.
May 9th, 2007 at 9:04 am
I wonder if DC couldn’t work him back in to the multiverse, get some interest up and reproduce a trade with some of the proceeds going to the family.
May 10th, 2007 at 9:21 am
To send donations, send them to:
Marine Bank
Attn: Pamela Cohen
3050 Walbash Av
Springfield, IL 62704
Checks should be made out to Marine Bank, with Benefit of Artis Family in the memo.