From Vince Hernandez over at Aspen Comics:

Hello all,

Unfortunately it’s with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner’s passing, and services, will be given shortly.

Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner’s family is encouraged to send to:

Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230

Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities:

The American Cancer Society

Or

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

via Aspen Comics

When you are in Chi town next week whooping it up at Wizard World Chicago, make sure you stop by Aspen’s booth to pick up the Michael Turner variant edition of Spider-Man/Red Sonja #1.

If you can’t make it to the con, Dynamite Entertainment will also be offering the alternate cover online.

Or - you could take the jump and check it out right here.

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