Severin 90 home-John Powers Severin was a comic-book artist whose work ranged from the anarchistic satire of Mad and Cracked magazines to the gritty heroics of "Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos." Severin, who died Feb. 12 at age 90 in his Denver home, worked until he was 89, when he drew an issue of "Witchfinder Lost and Gone Forever" for Dark Horse Comics that was published this year. During a career of more than 60 years, he gained a reputation for attention to detail and historical knowlege that made his work a resource for other artists striving to capture period costumes and arcana, said comic-book and television writer Mark Evanier. "Jack used to always say if you ask Johnny Severin what a soldier's belt buckle looks like, he draws you an army," said Evanier, who wrote "Kirby: King of Comics," a biography of comic-book creator Jack Kirby.
Severin's six children knew that their father's work routine — and attitude toward his kids — bore
Severin's six children knew that their father's work routine — and attitude toward his kids — bore
