Rest in peace, Herb Trimpe

[KPR Comics]

RIP Herb. Liked your work.

[Logan510]

RIP

[lemonman5]

Saw him a east coast comic con on Sunday and he looked just fine so this is extra sad.

 

RIP

[AnastasiasCollect]

This is very sad news. Luckily I have been able to work with Herb for years and he always seem to enjoy and get the most out of life.

 

Through one of our many conversations he stressed to me the importance of family. My wife being pregnant at the time he suggested I slow down a little and spent more time with them. Long, long story short we talked all night and after that heart to heart he became the inspiration for my daughters name. I named her after one of his grandchildren, one he especially seemed proud of and talked about her constantly.

 

Herb you will be truly missed

[DougC]

This is terrible news...

[SpideyFein]

Rest in a Peace Herb. Reading other's posts, he definitely touched a lot of hearts as he did mine. He was such a great guy, with a bright light around him. His wife has a beautiful heart as well. He was the first artist I spoke to on a personal level, and just so down to earth. God bless you man. We 're thinking of you. Here 'a a recent pic of Herb and me. I'm sharing this pic because he made me feel like Wolverine. We'll miss you!!!

[RockMyAmadeus]

How awful. I never made time to meet him personally, even though I got books signed by him. Now, I never will.

 

[taro90]

RIP

[Dick Pontoon]

What a shame. I was able to meet him several times at shows and he was always very friendly, warm and gracious. RIP, Herb.

 

Here’s a sketch he did in 2010, and a shot of the Trimpes from 2012.

 

 

 

[CatskillMike]

I am stunned and saddened. I will always remember the one time I met him about 3 -4 years ago at the Albany NY Comic con and had him whip this up for me, done in magic markers. I will always treasure it.

 

 

 

[Aweandlorder]

So proud to own a copy. Now more than ever.

Not gonna lie, I wept just looking at it just now

[Gunnz]

I am waiting for a book from CGC I had signed by him in Arizona. I had to have the book handled by Branget, because I couldn't be there. It sucks that I didn't actually get to meet him. As nice as it is to have him sign one of my books, it's nothing compared to actually meeting the man and shaking his hand. but it must have been so cool to have created one of comics most popular heroes! he left quite the legacy.

 

RIP Mr. Trimpe.

[Aweandlorder]

This past weekend at East Coast comicon.. Smiling as always.. Just like I will always remember him

 

 

 

Pics courtesy of East Coast Comic Con and Edojaguar Xsiemprechivas

[HarveySwick]

[reptilekingdie]

 

This was the only time I was able to meet Mr. Trimpe and he did not disappoint, The spirit of a young man and was willing to talk with every fan that came to his table and his wife was the most gracious, best wishes to all of his family.

[vaillant]

This just made me VERY SAD, all of a sudden…

 

I recall I have read that Trimpe also served as a sort of lay minister after the 9/11 attachs. So sad to hear this… I will pray for him and his family.

[ComicConnoisseur]

R.I.P.

Here is a pretty decent comic book drawn by him.

Was a good way to start off the series.

[PBK78]

Haven't been on the boards for a while and saw this. So sad, such a nice dude in person. Had the honor of him signing some of my books. Dream was to get him on Hulk 181. Industry lost a great guy and a legend. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

[bluechip]

Hulk sad

[Ryan.]

I just gasped seeing this thread. This is awful news.