Comics
Milestone creator Dwayne McDuffie dies
Published Wednesday, Feb 23 2011, 08:00 GMT | By Hugh Armitage
Comic writer, animation producer and Milestone Media founder Dwayne McDuffie has died.
According to Comic Book Resources, the writer passed away due to complications resulting a from a surgical procedure on Monday evening
The Detroit native - who was known for battles against stereotypical portrayals of people of colour in comics - began his career in the late '80s as a part of Marvel Comics' editorial team.
He moved into writing and later founded Milestone, the role of which was to expand the role of minorities in comics and the industry itself.
Milestone saw the introduction of characters including Static, Icon and Xombi into the DC Universe.
He later expanded into the animation industry. The script for the recently released All Star Superman animated adaptation was one of his last projects.
According to Comic Book Resources, the writer passed away due to complications resulting a from a surgical procedure on Monday evening
The Detroit native - who was known for battles against stereotypical portrayals of people of colour in comics - began his career in the late '80s as a part of Marvel Comics' editorial team.
He moved into writing and later founded Milestone, the role of which was to expand the role of minorities in comics and the industry itself.
Milestone saw the introduction of characters including Static, Icon and Xombi into the DC Universe.
He later expanded into the animation industry. The script for the recently released All Star Superman animated adaptation was one of his last projects.
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