Sam Kieth, Comic Artist, Creator of The Maxx and Co-Creator of Sandman, Passes Away at 63
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Key Points:
- Sam Kieth, co-creator of The Sandman and creator of The Maxx, has passed away at 63 due to Lewy Body Dementia, leaving behind his wife of 43 years, Kathy Kieth.
- Kieth began his comic career in 1983 and gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, notably working on The Sandman and becoming one of Marvel's most popular Wolverine artists.
- He created The Maxx, which became a cult hit and was adapted into a faithful MTV animated series in 1995, cementing his influence in 1990s pop culture.
- Throughout his career, Kieth worked with major publishers like DC, Marvel, Dark Horse
