I don't know how to write a teaser line for this one. Reports have been confirmed, Herb Trimpe passed away at 75.

Early this year I lost a friend. This was the first death that I knew of from someone I went to high school with. He was never supposed to exit his twenties, let alone get into his forties. Baxter jumped in and out of my life, but no more, much like Herb Trimpe, who's artwork would occasionally jump off the page at me.

Herb's (arguably) biggest contribution to the comic world was Wolverine, which was not my favorite moment. Being that I did not need the first appearance of Wolverine in my collection, there was one Incredible Hulk issue that captured my imagination. Issue #109 featured three characters, two outside the main character himself. I loved how the title was incorporated into the artwork. I dare say I have never seen better.

Growing up while reading comic books was a simple joy. I didn't care about the artist or writers, just the characters. It took me a long time to appreciate the artwork conveyed in the monthly periodical I collected. I didn't know the man and can only remember meeting him once. It was a passing experience, one that I am glad I have had. I only wish that I knew him better and and had a better chance to share with him what he meant, not just to me, but the comic collecting community as well.

The following links have written about the same thing, just better than me.

Thanks for reading

Tnerb

http://popcultureuncovered.com/2015/04/14/a-tribute-to-herb-trimpe/

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/14/herb-trimpe-passes-away-aged-75/

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