X-Men Illustrator Dies at 63 Wearing Superman Pajamas
Even though Cockrum's artwork turned a dead comic from 1963 into a viable money-maker, Cockrum received no royalties from the X-Men films. Family friend Clifford Meth helped Cockrum and his family during his illness. Cockrum's artistic interest began while he was in the Navy, serving in Vietnam. After Cockrum left the Navy, he moved to New York and got his break with DC Comics, illustrating the Legion of Super-Heroes. He later moved to Marvel Comics where he provided his skill for making X-Men a success.
Mr. Cockrum died in his favorite chair at his home in South Carolina, wearing Superman pajamas, covered up with his Batman blanket. His wife, Paty, was present. Cockrum will not have a public memorial service, and will be cremated in a Green Lantern shirt. His ashes will be spread on his property.
Friend Clifford Meth recalls Mr. Cockrum weeping while watching an X-Men film starring Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman. Mr. Cockrum wasn't crying because he was bitter about not receiving royalties for the film, he was crying because his characters were now living.
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Post a CommentIf I could choose a way to leave this world-that's how I'd want to do it: at home, in my favorite chair, cozy PJs, surrounded by my loved ones. Good job, Katie!
More proof that men are just big kids. Concise report, Katie.
WOLVERINE IS SEXY!!!
Thank you, Manda. I can only imagine how happy he may have been to see the characters he invented along with modern special effects become what it has.
Very nicely written Katie! Thanks. He must've died very happy for touching so many lives.
Thank you for reading and commenting, Tocarra. I wanted to grow up to be Wonder Woman when I was a kid - never got into X-Men - but my husband likes X-Men.