The news of Alan Grant’s passing has left us with great sorrow.
The renowned author, who during his career contributed to Judge Dredd and other illustrious comic books, went away at the age of 73.
His wife Susan Grant shared the awful news on social media on Thursday morning, expressing her sorrow with “no words.”
RIP: Writer Alan Grant
Alan Grant, a Scottish comic book writer best known for his work on the Judge Dredd series for the monthly British sci-fi comic magazine 2000 AD died on 21 July 2022.
His wife confirmed the news on social media. Since then, fans have sent condolences to the writer’s family and friends, some of whom had followed his career since he joined the 2000 AD family four decades ago.
On social media, one fan, Graeme Small, paid homage to Grant, saying his collaboration with fellow comic book writer John Wagner was ‘unparalleled. Furthermore, his runs on Batman and Lobo were, simply put, some of the greatest the genre has ever seen.’
Beyond his writing abilities, he praised Grant’s “hilarious anecdotes, wicked sense of humor, friendliness, and approachability.”
Ivor Davis, another distraught admirer, and a friend said he was aware the writer had been ‘unwell for some time’ and extended his sympathies to the family.
Grant was characterized as a “wonderful gentleman, a cornerstone of the local community in Moniaive for numerous years. But also for at least a couple of decades, Alan was THE Batman writer, and, with John Wagner, THE writer on Judge Dredd.”
Alan Grant Death Cause: How Did He Die?
Alan Grant was 73 when he died of some undisclosed illness on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Alan, who was born in Bristol, was most known for his work on Batman and the 2000AD series, where he created the fictitious character Judge Dredd.
The comic book writer initially worked in the profession as an editor for D.C. Thomson in Dundee in 1967.
From there, he joined forces with John Wagner, another former D.C. Thomson editor, and the two began a long-running collaboration.
Throughout his career, Alan worked on various books, including the Batman/Judge Dredd crossovers. The writer co-created characters Anarky, Victor Zsasz, and the Ventriloquist while working on the Batman series in the 1980s and 1990s.
According to friends, the icon was “sick for some time” before passing away at the age of 73.
What Happened To Alan Grant, His Wife, And Family?
Alan Grant’s wife, Susan Grant, and the family are mourning his loss.
Grant was born in Bristol but reared in Midlothian; he and his wife finally settled in Moniaive, Dumfriesshire.
People are sending condolences to his family and friends who are mourning his demise.
Alan began his comic career in 1967 as an editor for DC Thomson. Things really took off for him in the 1970s and early 1980s, when he penned Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson, Strontium Dog, Doomlord, and Robo-Hunter, frequently collaborating with John Wagner under the pen name T.B. Grover.
This triumph drew the attention of DC Comics. His dark humor and action-packed storyline made him an excellent option to write Batman comics after Dark Knight Returns.
We are saddened today to learn of Alan Grant's passing.
As a leading star of Scottish comics – and a great ambassador for them – he will be truly missed.
Our hearts go out to Alan's family and friends, and his many, many fans. https://t.co/oq3RpWt5ho pic.twitter.com/dRAd44qNPe
— Scottish Book Trust (@scottishbktrust) July 21, 2022
During his productive decade-long career writing Batman, Alan produced numerous noteworthy characters including Anarky, Jeremiah Arkham, Victor Zsasz, and the Ventriloquist.
He was usually upbeat and gregarious at conventions, which he frequently attended with his family.
At this moment, our thoughts are with him and their friends.
Last Updated on July 22, 2022 by 247 News Around The World
