Remembering Drew Ford of It’s Alive Press, Who Died Yesterday, Aged 48

In the previous couple of days, Bleeding Cool lined the hospitalisation and demise this week of It’s Alive Press comedian e book writer Drew Ford, from COVID-19-caused pneumonia, on the age of 48, in addition to the plight of his spouse, Kiki De Coeur and the GoFundMe attraction which has been arrange in her title.

Nick Cagnetti, creator of Pink Lemonade, first printed by It’s Alive Press, and at present at Oni Press, tweeted; “Drew Ford was the first person to ever take a chance on my work, shocked and saddened to hear of his death. Totally unexpected and too young, covid is horrible. If you can, send some support his wife’s way”

Dana Andra tweeted “The sudden passing of Drew Ford, the lifeblood of IT’S ALIVE comics, is sad beyond words, and his wife is left to pick up the pieces. Please give something if you can.”

Jamal Iglewrote “”IT’S ALIVE!” Publisher, Drew Ford, has passed away due to Covid related pneumonia. Like many, Drew didn’t have insurance before he passed. His wife, Kiki needs your help, if you can afford it.”

Justin Eisinger wrote “I labored with Drew throughout his time co-printing at IDW and may attest to his dedication and dedication to the mission of preserving and re-presenting archival works. Devastated for his household. I hope he’s at peace.

Nat Gertler wrote “Drew and I work similar paths as publishers, finding past stuff that should be available. He was more aggressive in style, bring back many worthwhile works, sometimes biting off more than he could chew.. but overall, a good force to have in the field. Wear your masks, folks.”

Chris Williamsposted “I never met Drew Ford. I did some commissions for him in the past. Always grateful. Always cool. I found out days ago he was in the ICU hanging on for dear life. Today I found out he passed. Just like that. Covid pneumonia took him and wrecked him. God bless his wife. She said she was with him most of her adult life. And seeing pics of him well, and then seeing him in a hospital bed with the tubes… and unconscious …. … then seeing him not here… This one really shook me for some reason. God bless his family.”

John Freeman posted “I’m very sorry to report the death of comics writer Drew Ford, publisher of a range of terrific collection of comics including work by Sam Glanzman and more through his IT’S ALIVE imprint. An urgent GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help his wife, Kiki, with medical bills, Drew’s insurance unfortunately lapsed. If you know of Drew’s work, and the incredible support he gave so many independent creators during his life, please help if you can”

I labored with Drew Ford the place I might and usually tried to advertise or draw consideration to a quantity of his tasks. Whether it was reviving the profession and notability for early graphic novelist Sam Glanzman earlier than his demise from previous age, to bringing again indy favourites like Strange Attractors, Fish Police or Roachmill from a time when Drew Ford was additionally publishing his personal indie comedian, Rib, in addition to the anticipated however now, I assume, on maintain reprint of Bryan Talbot‘s The Nazz, which DC Comics by no means did. I had develop into conscious there had been fulfilment points for a quantity of latest tasks however they’re more likely to be forgiven now.

Donations of virtually $9000 have to this point been acquired via GoFundMe, from over 100 folks together with from comedian e book creators Clayton Cowles, John Price, David Pepose, Richard Bailey, Hunter Gorinson, Sean Kleefeld, Marie Javins, Danielle Ward, Steve Lieber, Felipe Sobreiro, Dana Andra, Paul Castiglia, Glenn Hauman, Steve Seagle, Bill  Tucci, Daniel McKinnon, Bob Greenberger, Jeffery Patrick, Joe Pruett and Paul Levitz – who donated a thousand {dollars}. This is a fraction of the $50,000 persons are making an attempt to lift – Drew Ford had no medical insurance coverage when he died.