We’ve gotten word that professional artist John Floyd has passed away. Floyd was a storyboard artist, illustrator, writer, artist, colorist, letterer, and inker having worked with publishers like DC, Image, Marvel, Valiant, Malibu, and more as well as in film.

Floyd began his career in 1989 coloring Bill Reinhold’s Punisher Annual #2 cover. In 1990 he worked on Continuity Comics’ Armor and for DC beginning in 1993 on Green Lantern: Mosaic and after Batman and Detective Comics before moving on to Batman: Gotham Knights which he inked for all 49 issues.

A graduate of The Kubert School, Floyd was encouraged at a young age by Jack Kirby to pursue art. In the comic industry, he’s mostly known for his inking, which he began as an assistant to Joe Sinnott inking backgrounds on The Mighty Thor.

Barry Windsor-Smith chose him to be his studio inker and finishing artist. John’s credits also include Rune, Archer & Armstrong, Eternal Warriors, Conan, Silver Surfer, Django Unchained, Birds of Prey, and more.

Beyond comics, John was a storyboard artists for films. His credits include Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth and Django Unchained among other films.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.