I had a bit of a shock this morning. I was searching my old contact list for digital colorists and, upon visiting the web site of Benjamin “KryptonKid” Grose, I found out that he died last November! Ben passed away from complications with muscular dystrophy at the age of only 25. I would like to belatedly offer my condolences to his family.

Ben is now the third contributor of Fanzing to pass away in the last few years. Ben contributed only a few pieces of superhero artwork but he also created graphics for the site back before Phil Meadows came on board as the official graphics designer.

Ben was always an enthusiastic and helpful young guy. Even when he wasn’t contributing, he used to hang out with us in our Forum. I hadn’t talked to him much in the last two years since Fanzing ended, and I now regret that I won’t be hearing from him anymore.

If you knew Ben Grose, please send his family some kind words to let them know that you enjoyed his work and friendship