Simon williams was born on june 16, 1946 in windsor, berkshire, england as hugh valentine simon. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, such as captain america, and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. His parents were patriot marions raider, william walter williams old cheraw and kesiah morris. The character, who was initially introduced as a supervillain imbued with ionic energy, fought the avengers and after a series of events, he was reborn as a. Legendary comic book writer and editor stan lee has passed away. Recent paintings by simon williams williams is new zealands very own master impressionist. This strip featured the return of the original death s head to the pages of. Simon williams, is an english actor known for playing james bellamy in the period drama upstairs, downstairs. Death is a fictional character from the dc comic book series, the sandman 19891996. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Simon williams is a welsh comic artist, based in cardiff who has worked professionally in comics since 2003.
He had his sights set on visiting leningrad, ceylon, and. Most recently williams has become well known for his collaborations with david hasselhoff and jon mikl thor. Created by writer simon furman and artist geoff senior, death s head made his debut appearance in marvel uks transformers issue 1. So come all ye faithful, lets do a car boot sale or run a. The character, who was initially introduced as a supervillain imbued with ionic energy, fought the avengers and. Simon williams is an actor, whos movie poster can be seen in a deleted scene. Williams started drawing comics from an early age, influenced by the artwork of marvel comics artists sal buscema, jack kirby and john byrne. On the comic book side, several deaths marked this weeks titles we go into depth on that right here, while in movies. In the 1960s, he has also drawn comics with millie, the chipmunks and tweety and silvester. Comic book writer simon christopher francis furman born march 22, 1961 is probably the most wellknown of all transformers comics scribes, and certainly the most prolific. To bring back marvel uks most intriguing cult hero, himself the star of his own series in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Simon williams was born in townsville, australia and all he dreamed about while growing up was travelling the world. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of one of the greatest uk comic characters of alltime, deaths head.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of one of the greatest uk comic characters of alltime, death s head. Join facebook to connect with simon williams and others you may know. Simon, and several other characters in the comic, were created using science and magic but only simon was created with a purpose. You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects. If you have found an image that exists on the database, but that is not seen on this page please add it. Meant to aid the masters of evil in their campaign against the avengers. Simon williams earth616gallery marvel database fandom.
Under simons inexperienced management, williams innovations began to lose its competitive edge in the marketplace to such rapidly growing firms as stark industries. Colorful bold work s using inks, charcoal and oil paint. Charles cartwright in the sitcom dont wait up and sir charles merrick in medical drama holby city. I couldnt put the book down till i finished after 3. Lee, the most celebrated figure in american comics, began his comics career in. Dec 30, 2014 the story, the brute and the bounty hunter is written by transformers legend and death s head cocreator simon furman, art by myself with colours by jason cardy and kat nicholson plus ferg handley, john ross and john charles on the excellent first part of the story.
As a result of so many movies and tv shows coming out, many versions of the characters are from different universes. Gallery simon williams works 1 to 12 international art. All comic art shown is owned or created by our gallery owners at. Simon married tabitha byrd in 1795 in bulloch county, georgia. Recently, a heroclix of the marvel comics character death s head was released, and the figure was based upon artwork by myself inked by david roach and coloured by jason cardy which was published in panini comic s death s head vol. The archers simon williams on the death of religion. Simon williams is a welsh comic book artist who has worked on various transformers related comic titles, including panini comics transformers armada, idw publishings beast wars sourcebook, and titan magazines uk transformers comic he has also produced artwork for metrodomes generation 1 dvd boxsets, as well as s official transformers optimus prime and. Doctor strange, doctor doom over 30 doctors from the word doctor duration.
Simon williams was made into a being of pure ionic energy by baron zemo and became the impossibly, powerful wonder man. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Fine artist, abstract painter, contemporary artist. During his teenage years, simon sought advice from local professional comic artists mike collins and david roach after graduating from university, williams started drawing comics professionally in 2003, working for panini comics transformers.
Find simon williams credit information on allmusic. Simon williams was born in 1775 in burke county, georgia, united states. In 20, death s head started to show up in marvel now. Gallery simon williams works 1 to 12 international. Simon was the most genuine, caring and thoughtful man, who never had a bad word to say about anything. Exhibited in the john moores painting prize 2016, john walker gallery, liverpool. But in the death artist, the resolution was as carefully crafted as the rest. I am a uk based professional comic artist who has worked on several paninimarvel uk titles, starting off by drawing transformers and then moving on to draw the incredible hulk, spectacular spiderman, death s head and marvel heroes. October 11, 19 december 14, 2011 was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. He has starred in movies such as tony stark, arkon, haxan 2, oh, rebecca, dead before arrival and toxic janitor 2. Wonder man simon williams is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics.
My life in alist friendships and vneck sweaters save simon williams. Cover features a numbered gold sticker and the comic includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from whiz bang. Frequently playing upper middle class or aristocratic upper class roles, he is also known for playing charles cartwright in the sitcom dont wait up and charles merrick in medical drama holby city. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Untitled story, script by glenn danzig, art by simon bisley, colors by marc pacella. Disease in 2000 ad prog 2175, out april 1st and available in print from some newsagents and comic book stores, as well as digitally from 2000 ads web shop and apps. Simon williams historical records and family trees. He wrote most of the ukoriginal comic stories of generation 1, as well as the latter rd of the us comic run, and has been author on innumerable transformers tales since.
The past is a good place to visit but i wouldnt want to live there credit. Simeon williams bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Simon williams paintings feed upon the plethora of visual material accessible in the digital age he draws inspiration from many sources most notably childhood comic books, propaganda posters, graffiti works and advertising. The official youtube channel of simon williams, professional comic artist whose work includes the incredible hulk, death s head, transformers and spiderman. Mar 12, 2011 today we bring you an exclusive interview with uk artist simon williams by our resident hulk expert, gary miller of delusional honesty. Simon williams probably the fact that only fans of your work, and other writers, take you seriously. Simon williams born 16 june 1946 is an english actor known for playing james bellamy in the period drama upstairs, downstairs.
Simon williams is a welsh comic book artist who has worked on various transformers related comic titles, including panini comics transformers armada, idw publishings beast wars sourcebook, and titan magazines uk transformers comic. See more 1 appearances of simon williams mcu, mentions of simon williams mcu. Death s head battles the hulk in part two the brute and the bounty hunter, written by simon furman. When sanford williams died, simon inherited full control over the business, although he was only 22. Simon williams was born in 1902, at birth place, south carolina, to simon williams. Sometimes we look at writers, other times its artists or characters. As the comic progresses it is revealed that simon dark was created from the bodies of 20 boys by a desperate medical genius who turned to a dark cult for assistance. The character of simon williams was created by writer stan lee and artist jack kirby. Avengers, volume 1, 1963 ongoing comic book series. Heartbeat actor william simons dead at 78 june 22, 2019 by rodolfo vieira british actor william simons, most famous for his role as pc alf ventress, has recently passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a career that he was quite proud of. Created by writer simon furman and artist geoff senior, deaths head made his debut appearance in marvel uks transformers issue 1. Nov 20, 2018 legendary comic book writer and editor stan lee has passed away.
Simon is a very talented comic artist, who consistently provides work of a high standard and full of energy. Wonder man is also the onetime alias of the silverage earthone version of steve trevor from dc comics. Simon williams has a real passion for his work and that shines through in his artwork. Simon williams comics whos who in comic book movies. Frequently playing upper middle class or aristocratic upper class roles, he is also known for playing dr. He says his sitting room is a haven because of its family memories and countryside views. He was a comic genius who had only one speed full throttle. Layout, storytelling, character, dynamic action, simon s a real comics allrounder. As such, elements of this characters history have been altered in some way from the other incarnations. Simon passed away on month day 1925, at age 23 at death place, south carolina. Incredible hulk death s head marvel marvel uk doctor who spiderman the thing marvel heroes transformers discotronic funk commandos manga studio sal buscema horror jack kirby lou ferrigno panini comics iron man simon furman bill bixby doctor doom fantastic four grey hulk jason cardy joe rubinstein judge dredd mighty world of marvel nicholas. Comic tropes play all i pick a comic book and list the recurring elements, or tropes, that you were likely to find in that book. Simon williams sba is the course director for the society of botanical artists, distance learning diploma course and a leading botanical and natural history illustrator. Simon williams, 71, and his wife lucy have lived in their fivebedroom oxfordshire home for 30 years.
There, he produced such humorous series as henry aldrich and homer brown. The case book of sherlock holmes tv series 1993 lord robert st. Simon williams patterns of the land a collection of over 25 new paintings by new zealands leading landscape artist simon. If i was a senior director in some bluechip company life wouldmore probably the fact that only fans of your work, and other writers, take you seriously. Used once more a pawn to destroy the team, this time by the voodoo master called the black talon, wonder man suffered the indignities of a zombie as well as the grim reapers foul attentions, but ultimately earned his second chance at real life. Simon williams was born on june 16, 1946 in windsor, berkshire, england as hugh valentine simon williams. From the moment he burst into our lives as an alien on happy days, he amazed us with a range of talent that. Oct 22, 2016 steve dillon, the renowned british comic book artist who created preacher and cofounded deadline magazine, died in nyc recently, his younger brother confirmed via twitter on saturday, october 22. My work has also featured in various american publications, including. Professional comic book artist and idol of millions, who has worked for marvel comics drawing the incredible hulk, death s head and spiderman.
Since 2014, he has played the character of justin elliott in the long. Working from a studio in cornwall, modern painter creating large scale works with an urban feel referencing gestural abstraction, cartoons and graffiti. Rob williams and simon fraser to resurrect judge dredds. Since those early days, the arts of cartooning and animation have gone through many transformations, with current artists producing comics, graphic novels, films, television shows and more. He is an actor, known for kinvig 1981, jabberwocky 1977 and dont wait up 1983. Working from the historic porthmeor studios, st ives, cornwall, england.
For another version of this character and the comic book counterpart, try the disambiguation page. The comic series was read by andy diggle, who was the editor of 2000 ad at the time and contacted williams, resulting in a number of series, first the twopart asylum, with boo cook and then ongoing low life, initially with henry flint. This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, simon williams who was born in redruth, cornwall in theunited kingdom on january 03, 1962 and passed away on november 19, 1997 at the age of 35. He drew millie the model during 1967 and also drew for marvel in the late 1980s doing dennis the menace. Aug 09, 2018 incredible hulk death s head marvel marvel uk doctor who spiderman the thing marvel heroes transformers discotronic funk commandos manga studio sal buscema horror jack kirby lou ferrigno panini comics iron man simon furman bill bixby doctor doom fantastic four grey hulk jason cardy joe rubinstein judge dredd mighty world of marvel nicholas. Selection of paintings by simon williams a bout portant alkyd oil on polyester 153cm x 123cm on polyester 2016.
Simon williams earth616 this page contains all images on the database pertaining to this character or subject. Apr 17, 2019 death is in the air in the marvel universe, both in comic books and films. His paintings deservedly adorn walls worldwide and in themselves, these works of art are visual ambassadors for the land we love. If i was a senior director in some bluechip company life would be very different. Bill williams was an artist of dell publishing in the 1950s.
Oct 22, 2016 steve dillon, 54, was an english comic book artist from luton, bedfordshire, who was perhaps best known for cocreating preacher, a comic book series that influenced steven kings own series. So while death is the longest walk, for judge barbara hershey, this upcoming prog may prove that may have only been the first step. Since then, he has appeared in many different forms and incarnations. May 02, 2017 incredible hulk death s head marvel marvel uk doctor who spiderman the thing marvel heroes transformers discotronic funk commandos manga studio sal buscema horror jack kirby lou ferrigno panini comics iron man simon furman bill bixby doctor doom fantastic four grey hulk jason cardy joe rubinstein judge dredd mighty world of marvel nicholas. Lee, the most celebrated figure in american comics, began his comics career in the 1940s and is widely credited with.
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