Ian McGinty was a comic book artist known for his creator-owned series “Welcome to Showside.”
- Died: June 8, 2023 (Who else died on June 8?)
- Details of death: Died at his home in Annapolis, Maryland, of natural causes at the age of 38.
- We invite you to share condolences for Ian McGinty in our Guest Book.
Ian McGinty’s legacy
McGinty’s “Welcome to Showside” was about Kit, a kid who was next in line for the family business: taking over the world. In 2015, “Welcome to Showside” was optioned for an animated pilot. McGinty wrote the script for the pilot, worked on the art, and provided Kit’s voice.
McGinty also drew comics tie-ins for the animated series, “Adventure Time,” as well as “Bee and PuppyCat,” “Bravest Warriors,” and “Invader Zim.”
Notable quote
“To say I’m excited about [the] ‘Welcome to Showside’ [pilot] is an understatement, I can’t wait for everyone to see this world and the characters living in it!” —from a 2015 interview for the Hollywood Reporter
Tributes to Ian McGinty
Full obituary: Legacy Remembers
