Long-standing visitors to this site will no doubt be aware of the name Wil Overton - he's something of a legend if you were a UK-based Nintendo fan in the early '90s. His stunning illustrations graced every single cover of Super Play magazine, and Overton's talents would eventually lead him to art and design roles at Rare, Blitz and Full Fat Games.
He's now full-time freelance and has contributed to the likes of Hyper Play fanzine, Switch Player and the recent special one-off issue of Super Play, which was resurrected to celebrate the launch of the SNES Classic Mini last year.
Earlier this month, Overton posted some tweets about feeling a little under the weather, and then went AWOL for several days. He has resurfaced today with a short message for his followers:
Needless to say, our thoughts and best wishes are with Wil and his family at this time, and we're sending all of our love and good vibes in his direction.
Get well soon, Mr. Overton - the world needs your scribbling talents.
[source twitter.com]
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I have not seen much of this guy's work before but I certainly wish him the best and hope he recovers.
I recognize that not everyone here practices Christianity, but for those of us who do let's pray for him.
Despite my little knowledge of this man's work I hope for only the best of him and a safe recovery.
All the best to Wil and hope he gets well soon. I still have every copy of Super Play stashed away (hoarder?) and his artwork was one of the reasons the magazine jumped off the display stands in the newsagents. If Nintendo ever made a comic book starring all their characters, Wil would be the perfect artist.
Super Play was my all time fave mag and Will was essential to its success. Get well Mr Overton.
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
Get well soon! Wishing the best!
I hope he gets well soon!
Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery, Wil! Prayers from the American Midwest! ^_^
Keep strong Wil!
get well soon!
Remember him from n64 magazine, the first games magazine I bougt every month. He made some awesome covers. Get well soon.
Prayers sent
This guy did some brilliant work on Super Play and N64 magazines in the U.K. Get well soon Wil.
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Not familiar with his work. But regardless, I pray he has a full and speedy recovery.
Poor guy. Hope he recovers soon and can get everything stable.
#BananasForWil
Get well soon Wil. Super Play is my favourite video games magazine of all time and the covers made them special.
Along with the late Bob Wakelin this guy is responsible for some of the greatest video game related artwork we've seen. Get well soon Wil
Get well soon Will!
Wil Overton is such a great guy. I still can't believe I got to meet him a few years back.
I dropped N force for Super Play and never looked back.
Get well soon sir.
As an avid reader of Super Play magazine back in the day I am a huge fan of Wil and his stunning cover work. Get well soon mate.
Anyone who isn’t familiar with Will’s work should check it out- an essential part of UK games publishing in the 90s. I hope Will gets well soon- on top of the awesomeness of his art he’s a thoroughly decent chap to boot
Get well soon you legendary artist.
Hope to see you back on your feet soon Wil.
That's bad to hear! I wish him all the best!
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