Joshua Cassara, Marvel X-Men artist, dies at 46

Comic book artist Joshua Cassara has passed away at the age of 46 due to heart complications. His death was announced by his wife, Martha Cassara, on social media following his passing on September 22.

Cassara was a prominent figure in the comic industry, particularly recognized for his extensive work with Marvel Comics. He was a key artist during the Krakoan era of the X-Men franchise, serving as the primary illustrator for ‘X-Force’ alongside writer Benjamin Percy. His portfolio also includes contributions to ‘X Lives of Wolverine’, ‘X-Men’, ‘Falcon’, ‘Sentry’, and ‘Venom’.

In 2020, Marvel honored him as a ‘Stormbreaker’, a distinction given to recognize the company’s top emerging talent. Before his success at Marvel, Cassara began his professional career with Titan Comics, working on titles such as ‘The Troop’, ‘Mycroft Holmes’, ‘Doctor Who’, and ‘Dark Souls’.