Tim Sale

Tim Sale was an American comics artist. Born in Ithaca, NY, and raised in Seattle, after attending the John Buscema Workshop, he became a comics professional. Over the course of his career, Tim received many accolades and awards including three Eisner Award nominations for Billi 99. Known primarily as a superhero artist, he raised the bar through his love of mid-20th century illustrators, like Norman Rockwell, Earl Oliver Hurst, and John Singer Sargent. Tim was an influential storyteller who...See more

Tim Sale was an American comics artist. Born in Ithaca, NY, and raised in Seattle, after attending the John Buscema Workshop, he became a comics professional. Over the course of his career, Tim received many accolades and awards including three Eisner Award nominations for Billi 99. Known primarily as a superhero artist, he raised the bar through his love of mid-20th century illustrators, like Norman Rockwell, Earl Oliver Hurst, and John Singer Sargent. Tim was an influential storyteller who poured emotion into his work. Brave and innovative, he painted his pages with hundreds of shades of handmade inks. His signature play with light and shadow inspired artists and moviemakers alike. Tim loved comics, baseball, and art. But, most of all, he loved his partner, Susan Bailey. He was so devoted to her; he gave her Billi 99 as her to introduce to his work. He was kind and generous to colleagues and fans alike. We miss him very much. See less