Frank Kelly Freas, 82. Influential illustrator of science fiction books and for Mad magazine. Jan. 2.
Will Eisner, 87. Artist who revolutionized comic books ("The Spirit"), helped pioneer the graphic novel. Jan. 3.
Philip Johnson, 98. Architect who promoted the "glass box" skyscraper, then smashed the mold with daring postmodernist designs. Jan. 25.
Dale Messick, 98. Created long-running comic strip "Brenda Starr, Reporter." April 5.
Jean-Michel Folon, 71. Belgium-born artist whose vivid images appear in galleries and on posters. Oct. 20.
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