Brian Augustyn, longtime DC editor and Batman - Gotham by Gaslight writer dies
Writer/editor Brian Augustyn has died after suffering a stroke, according to a Facebook post from his longtime collaborator and friend, writer Mark Waid. Waid disclosed the news of Augustyn's death on his Facebook page, nothing that Augustyn's family requested for him to make the announcement.
Augustyn made his name in comics as a senior editor for DC from 1987 through 1996, editing major titles including Justice League, Flash, and Wonder Woman, while also working closely with Waid as a fellow editor, and later writer.
Augustyn also broke new ground for DC as the writer of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, the very first 'Elseworlds' title from DC's former alt-reality-focused line. Alongside co-writer Waid, Augustyn also redefined the origins of the Justice League in JLA: Year One, which adapted the team's earliest adventures for a modern context. He also teamed with Waid again for an extended, fan-favorite run on The Flash, which brought Wally West to the forefront of the DC Universe.
Aside from his primary work at DC, Augustyn wrote comics for Marvel, Dark Horse, Wildstorm, Chaos, and more.
Augustyn is survived by his wife Nadine, and daughters Carrie and Allie. Waid's announcement of Augustyn's death requests that condolences and messages of support be sent to Waid, who has volunteered to pass them along to Augustyn's family on their behalf.
"This one hurts unimaginably: Brian Augustyn, rest in peace. The Augustyn family has asked me to let Brian’s friends and fans know that Brian left us today after suffering a sudden, severe stroke over the weekend," reads Waid's statement.
"I have spent a lot of time these last few hours writing a great deal about Brian, and I’ll share those thoughts soon, but for now I simply wanted
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