Jerry Moriarty, Painter Whose Brushstrokes Elevated Comics, Is Dead at 88

A self-described “paintoonist,” Mr. Moriarty created cartoons with spare dialogue that reminded his admirers of poetry or Samuel Beckett’s plays.

Jun 26, 2026 - 02:30
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A self-described “paintoonist,” Mr. Moriarty created cartoons with spare dialogue that reminded his admirers of poetry or Samuel Beckett’s plays.

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