Overview
- An official post on Sal Buscema’s Facebook page states he died on Saturday, January 24, two days before his 90th birthday.
- Some reports list January 23 as the date of death, though the family’s statement cites January 24.
- No cause of death has been shared publicly, and funeral or memorial details have not been announced.
- Buscema’s decades-long career included landmark runs on The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, The Defenders, and ROM Spaceknight.
- Colleagues and fans paid tribute to his influence and character, with remembrances from collaborators such as J. M. DeMatteis and industry peers.