I just got news that legendary comics collector, dealer, antiquarian and general nice guy Kees Kousemaker passed away yesterday. I met him only once, but he made me feel as if we had known each other all our lives, and even though he was without a doubt ten times more knowledgable about comics than I was, he at least made me feel as if I was able to tell him something new.
Life is a little colder now. Goodbye, Kees.
(illustrations © Senoeni and Joost Swarte)
The passing away of Kees is a real pity. He was well-known in the Dutch comic scene and I have fond memories of parties at Lambiek.
I hope he’s in comics heaven now. Rest in peace.