Michael Turner (comics)

For other people named Michael Turner, see Michael Turner (disambiguation).
Michael Turner
Turner at his drawing board, as seen in the posthumous Soulfire #8 (April 2009)
BornMichael Layne Turner
(1971-04-21)April 21, 1971
Crossville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 2008(2008-06-27) (aged 37)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Area(s)Writer, Penciller, Inker, Publisher
Notable works
Fathom
Soulfire
Superman/Batman
Witchblade

Michael Layne Turner[1] (April 21, 1971 – June 27, 2008)[2] was an American comics artist known for his work on Witchblade, Fathom, Superman/Batman, Soulfire, and various covers for DC Comics and Marvel Comics. He was also the president of the entertainment company Aspen MLT.[3]

  1. ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (July 4, 2008). "Michael Turner, 1971-2008 Comic-book artist known for his highly stylized covers". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012.
  2. ^ Gustines, George Gene (July 6, 2008). "Michael Turner, 37, Creator of Superheroines, Is Dead". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Comic book artist Michael Turner dies at 37". Associated Press via Today. July 6, 2008. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2013.