Brett Ewins an influential artist for many features in 2000 AD artist has passed away. He was known for his collaborations with Peter Milligan, Brendan McCarthy and Steve Dillon, including work on Future Shocks ABC Warriors, Bad Company, Judge Anderson and Rogue Trooper. He co-created the important alternative comics anthology Deadline, home of Tank Girl, with Dillon, and drew Johnny Nemo for the title. In later days he was beset by mental troubles, and had serious run ins with the police, after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. 2000 Ad confirmed his death on their FB page.
We are very saddened to hear of the death of artist Brett Ewins.
Throughout his years of working for 2000 AD, Brett was responsible for some truly unmissable art – from Judge Dredd and Anderson Psi Division to Rogue Trooper and his incredible work on Bad Company with Peter Milligan and Jim McCarthy.
He was also a hugely influential figure in British comics thanks to his founding of Deadline with Steve Dillon in 1988, something that changed the face of the industry forever.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Brett’s family and friends.
The Forbidden Planet blog has a tribute to Ewins with some photos of him in his happiest days.
Ewins, left with Peter Milligan and Jim McCarthy in 1988, photo by Steve Cook.
Poor Brett. I loved Skreemer and grew up reading a lot if his stuff without knowing it was him.
In other obit news, R.I.P. singer and “Batman” guest star Lesley Gore (1946-2015):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XoNF-fzYMw
I also loved SKREEMER and DEADLINE was a mindblowing experience to me as a kid. Rest in peace to a remarkable talent.
An eye-catching artist and (alas) a much-plagued man, who will be missed.