- Steven Hughes
Steven Hughes was an
African American artist for theChaos! Comics company. Hughes provided the art for many of the company's comics, including "Lady Death ", "Evil Ernie ", and the short-lived superhero series "Detonator" . He also helped to create the signature look of these characters.Inspired by EC comics such as "
Tales from the Crypt ", and especially EC artistWally Wood , he began as an artist for various titles fromAircel .[http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb280/jencanadian/hughes.jpg] Stephen Hughes
[http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb280/jencanadian/ladydeth.jpg] Lady Death
Recognition
Hughes was among the artists in "" top 10 list in 1995 and his work was featured on the cover of the 75th issuse.
In 1995, Hughes' art joined the Next Step, a traveling art show that featured mainstream African American comic book artists. "Next Step" was produced by Boston-based artist Rob Stull.
Hughes was recognised in 1999, during the
Black History Month celebration at theWords and Pictures Museum inNorthampton, Massachusetts , where he was there to provide feedback, illustration techniques and sketches for fans.Death
Steven Hughes died on February 18, 2000, in
Scottsdale, Arizona , after a long battle withcancer . Hughes was survived by his wife Barbara Hughes and his children Amber, Chance and Samantha.
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