RIP, Dave Stevens

Aw, heck. The Comic Book Resources site is reporting (as are others, I'm sure) that Dave Stevens, creator of the Rocketeer and a generally phenomenal comic book artist, has passed away. He was a phenomenal talent and our world is a little smaller and less interesting without him.

As usual with any death related to the comic book industry, Mark Evanier has taken an insightful look at Stevens's life and career.