RIP Joe Giella

 

Comic Art News: RIP Joe Giella (1928-2023)

Silver Age artist Joe Giella has passed away at 94 years old. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world.

Comic Art Fans

March 22, 2023

 

The Giella family wishes for all to celebrate the incredible life of Joe Giella. Joe passed peacefully on March 21st at the age of 94.

Joe was such a special person. His presence alone would put you at ease. Even on the most difficult days, just being with him would make everything OK again.

He was so honest and sincere, so kind and gentle and so loving and proud.

He was so proud of his service for his country in the US Navy.

He was so proud of his long prolific career in comic books and comic strips.

And he was most proud of his family. To him, family was everything. Nothing made him happier than sitting around the dinner table with family and friends. Sundays and Holidays became sacred events full of laughter and great food.

Joe’s legacy in comic books and comic strips will live on. Our family wishes to thank all of his friends and fans for their support. He truly was humbled by all the attention and love he received. Thank you all and when you think of Joe please try to smile. The world needs more superheroes like Joe.

Joe Giella - June 27, 1928 – March 21, 2023

GIELLA, Joe

Born: 6/27/1928, Manhattan, New York, U.S.A.

Died: 3/21/2023, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, U.S.A.

 

Joe Giella’s westerns – comic book artist:

All American Western – 1949-1952

Jimmy Wakely – 1949-1952

Sierra Smith – 1950

Hopalong Cassidy – 1954-1959

Rawhide - 1956