![]() ![]() ![]() His work for DC twice won the industry’s coveted Eisner Award, named for comics legend Will Eisner.ĭC Comics said Cooke’s vision was unique and embraced by everyone. He came back to comic books in 2000 when approached by DC Comics where he redesigned Catwoman and worked on a variety of other projects. ![]() and contributing to shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and Men In Black: The Series. He published his first comic book work in 1985, but economic realities forced him to make a living working for Canadian magazines as an art director and graphic designer.Ĭooke didn’t give up and in the ’90s got involved in animation, working for Warner Bros. Darwyn Cooke was 53.Ī statement from Cooke’s family says he died Saturday morning in his Florida home after a battle with cancer.Ĭooke was born in Toronto and lived in Nova Scotia for many years. A Canadian called one of the “true innovators” in the world of comic books and animation has died. ![]()
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