The Comic Arts of Sam Kieth (1963-2026)
Explore the comic and artistic legacy of Sam Kieth, an influential comic + animation legend and Sacramento native that passed away in early 2026. This exhibition features an assortment of final and process works pulled from the pages of his runs on Wolverine, Batman, and the Hulk to never-before-seen work from his own creator-owned series, The Maxx.
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This exhibition serves in part as a tribute to Sam's life as a prolific cartoonist and master of the medium, highlighting a career in comics that left indelible marks on both comics and animation. A panel featuring many of Sam's past collaborators and artists who knew him well will be a featured part of (Can you please create this as hyperlink to the event on our website?) CrockerCon 2026 on Sunday, September 20th.
Photo taken by Stephen Lam.