Don Thompson

Best remembered as a writer, editor, and comics historian, he was one of the key figures in the rise of organized comics fandom in the 1960s. With his wife, Maggie Thompson, he helped publish influential fanzines including Comic Art and Newfangles, and the two later became widely known for their work covering the comics field.

He also worked for many years as a journalist in Cleveland and wrote science-fiction stories as well as comics-related nonfiction. Library and bibliographic records for his work include titles such as High Dragon Bump and The Telenizer, showing the range of his writing beyond fandom journalism.

Born on October 30, 1935, and dying on May 23, 1994, he left a lasting mark on comics culture through both his writing and his behind-the-scenes influence on fan communities.