2022’s Matt Reeves The Batman wouldn’t have been what we see today if it wasn’t for Tim Sale’s work on the original comic book. But with heavy sadness, the artist, popular for iconic characters in the comic book world, Tim Sale passed away at 66.
Sale’s Twitter account came with the official confirmation of the death. The tweet came to tell us that the love of his life was right beside him. It was with heavy sadness they had to announce the news. The cause of death is still under wraps. Earlier this week, DC Publisher Jim Lee had come to tell that legendary artist Tim Sale had severe health issues before Tim Sale passed away today.
Jim Lee talked about Sale stating that the entire DC family is heartbroken at the news. Lee says Sale was an extraordinary artist who was a master at story-telling. Lee was heavily inspired by Sale’s use of lighting and shadows which further infused his work.
Celebrating the legacy of Tim Sale, DC Comics went on to tweet applauding the talent of sale. They say Sale’s take on iconic characters with real human depth. On top of that, groundbreaking designs changed the way a generation looks at comics. The official page also offered condolences to his family and friends.
Marvel Entertainment also celebrated the legacy of the artist. Thus applauding his color series which involved works such as Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue, Hulk: Gray, and Captain America: White. They believe these are stunning classics and are his acclaimed legacy.
It’s with a heavy sadness that I must announce that Tim Sale passed away today. He passed with the love of his life beside him, and loves all of you very much. Please share photos and stories under this post, as we hope to share them with the community.
— Remembering Tim Sale (@ArtBySale) June 16, 2022
Throughout his career, Tim Sale’s collaboration with Jeff Loeb and Batman: The Long Halloween had primarily become the big break the artist needed. The comic made Sale the star we know today. The comic stands a long-lasting legacy influencing generations. Animated movies such as Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 & 2 as well as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight series and Matt Reeve’s The Batman.
Following that, Tim Sale went on to have a successful career. The successful run saw comics such as Batman: Dark Victory, and Catwoman: When in Rome. Recently the Sale also reworked to retell The Long Halloween in 2021.
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