[Comicsstudiessociety] Comics scholar Mark F. Fertig July 15, 1972 - April 6, 2021

[Mike Rhode]

 Mark F. Fertig July 15, 1972 - April 6, 2021

Published on April 10, 2021

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On April 6, 2021, Mark Fertig, 48, left this world sooner than we would
have liked. While impossible to fully capture the essence of the man, the
myth, the legend in only a few words, here goes nothing.
Unapologetic curmudgeon, graphic design genius, film buff, and comic book
connoisseur, Mark was born July 15, 1972, to Olan Fertig and Freda
(McNemar) Fertig in Keyser, W.Va. He attended Jefferson High School before
earning his BFA from Shepherd University and his MFA from East Tennessee
State University.
In 1999, he married Josie (Stees) Fertig, who he met at Shepherd
University.
Mark found his professional home as professor and chair of the Department
of Art and Design at Susquehanna University. In his 19 years at the
university, he encouraged students to pursue excellence and stop wearing
pajama pants to class. He created the school's renowned graphic design
major and turned talented students into hard-working, award-winning
professionals.
Mark's love and knowledge of film and design coalesced in his three books,
Film Noir 101: The 101 Best Film Noir Posters from the 1940s-1950s, Take
That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War, and the
soon-to-be-released Hang 'Em High: 110 Years of Western Movie Posters,
1911-2020.
Whether it was running marathons, writing books, or growing his comic book
collection, he always took his hobbies to impressive extremes, dedicating
his life to the pursuit of excellence. He also enjoyed yelling at sports on
TV, disappearing during social events when he got bored, traveling the
world with his wife and partner in adventure, and witnessing his two
daughters turn into wonderful, infuriatingly smart young women.
Mark managed to make an important impact on those he loved and those he
tolerated. His absence will be felt by many and his presence never
forgotten.
Mark is survived by his wife, Josie; daughters, Madeleine and Berkeley; and
sisters, Holly Day and Amy Wojtaszek.
At Mark's request there will be no services held.
Arrangements are by the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St.,
Selinsgrove.
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