A legend…
The great Ramona Fradon, who helped define Aquaman, co-created Metamorpho, illustrated Brenda Starr, Reporter, and had a storied career well beyond those mainstays, has died at the age of 97, according to Catskill Comics, which represented her.
“It comes with great sadness to announce that Ramona Fradon has passed away just a few moments ago,” Catskill Comics posted on Facebook on Saturday afternoon. Ramona was 97 and had a long career in the comic book industry and was still drawing just a few days ago.
“She was a remarkable person in so many ways. I will miss all the great conversations and laughs we had. I am blessed that I was able to work with her on a professional level, but also able to call her my friend. If anyone who wishes to send a card to the family, Please feel free to send them to Catskill Comics and I’ll be happy to pass them along. You can send cards to Catskill Comics “Fradon Family”, PO Box 264, Glasco, New York 12432.”
We’ve run many tributes to Fradon, who just retired in January, over the years. Please enjoy these links to some wonderful art:
— 13 GREAT SKETCHES: A RAMONA FRADON Retirement Celebration. Click here.
— 13 AQUAMAN SPLASH PAGES: A RAMONA FRADON Birthday Celebration. Click here.
— 13 METAMORPHO COVERS: A RAMONA FRADON Birthday Celebration. Click here.
— 13 SUPER FRIENDS COVERS: A RAMONA FRADON Birthday Celebration. Click here.
February 24, 2024
Great stuff was guided lovingly out of the business end of her graphic tools.https://www.tumblr.com/browsethestacks/650170017221115904/shazam-and-plastic-man-art-by-ramona-fradon
February 24, 2024
GOD bless her and her family. What a wonderful talent. She will be missed.
February 24, 2024
Sad to see this. She was one of my very favorites. Wishing peace to her family and friends.
February 24, 2024
I loved her run on The Super Friends. Very fond memories of my youth.
February 24, 2024
So sad, I love her work on Metamorpho. God bless her an her family.
February 25, 2024
So very sorry to hear!
February 25, 2024
Sad to see yet another creator from my youth pass. I know she’s well known for Metamorpho (and what a Filmation cartoon that would have been!) but I know her for Super Friends, which was better than it had any right to be.