Colorist Tatjana Wood passes away at 99

National Today reports the veteran colorist Tatjana Wood, whose notable assignments in comicdom include Swamp Thing, passed away at nearly a century old:

Tatjana Wood, an acclaimed comic book colorist who worked on covers and interior pages for DC Comics in the 1970s and 80s, died on February 27 in Brooklyn at the age of 99. Wood was part of the creative teams behind critically acclaimed series like Swamp Thing, Camelot 3000, and Animal Man, and was known for her innovative and evocative color palettes that brought the comics to life.

Why it matters

Wood was a trailblazer in the comic book industry, helping to elevate the role of the colorist and demonstrating the immense impact color could have on the final artistic product. Her work on iconic DC Comics titles over a decade-long career cemented her legacy as one of the most influential and respected colorists in the medium's history.

She was also an important example of a woman in an early creative role. This reminds me how, in the past decade, there were MSM outlets spewing absurd propaganda that made it sound like women had only recently entered comicdom, which only has the effect of obscuring/erasing those who did in the past like Wood. And that was very disrespectful of women, as a result. Creators like Wood deserved far better.

Wood had some impressive assignments back in the day in the role of colorist, and she'll be missed.