1988 in comics

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Notable events of 1988 in comics. See also List of years in comics.

Events

• Jack Binder, creator of the original Daredevil, dies at c. age 86.
• Tarpé Mills, creator Miss Fury, dies at c. age 73.

January

February

• February 2: Underground cartoonist Dori Seda passes away at age 37.
• February 4: Inker Frank Giacoia dies at age 63.

March

April

May

June

• The Evolutionary War crossover event in Marvel Comics

July

August

September

• September 27: Inker Paul Reinman dies at age 78.

October

November

December

Exhibitions and shows

Conventions

First issues by title

• The Adventures of Tintin: Breaking Free
• Fright Night (Now Comics, October)
• Punisher War Journal (Marvel Comics)
• The True North (Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund, August)