What We Know

What We Know

• According to reliable biographical records, Mort Todd (born Michael Delle‑Femine on November 9, 1961) passed away on August 24, 2025, in Portland, Maine. He was an influential writer, artist, editor, publisher, animator, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur, best known for his work as editor-in-chief of Cracked magazine and founding the Marvel Music line, among many other accomplishments Wikipedia.

Professional Legacy & Community Impact

Mort’s career spanned decades and mediums—he worked on comic book projects involving icons like Superman, Spider-Man, Barbie, and Looney Tunes, collaborated with legendary creators, and later built his own media ventures like Comicfix and ACE Comics WikipediaAnimeCons.

He returned to Maine and deeply influenced the local creative community—painting murals, launching the humor magazine Vex, producing films, and encouraging other artists and writers through collaboration and support Press HeraldLewiston Sun Journal.

Tribute Draft

Here’s a thoughtful tribute that honors both Mort’s professional legacy and his enduring impact on fellow creators and community:

In Loving Memory of Mort Todd (Michael Delle‑Femine, 1961–2025)
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Mort Todd, who left us on August 24, 2025, in Portland, Maine. Mort was an extraordinary creative force—a multi‑talented writer, artist, editor, publisher, animator, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur.

His career was nothing short of remarkable. At just 23, he became editor‑in‑chief of Cracked magazine, breathing new life into its pages. Later, he launched Marvel Music, bridging rock icons like Kiss, Rob Zombie, and Elvis Presley to the world of comics. Through Comicfix and ACE Comics, Mort continued to innovate—reviving legends, developing new stories, and collaborating with fellow creatives.

But Mort’s true gift was not just in what he created, but in the people he lifted up. In Maine, his art murals, local magazine Vex, and numerous mentorships reflected the encouragement and inspiration he so freely shared. He believed in community—built it, nurtured it, and made it a better place for artists and writers of all walks.

His love for the “weird, wonderful, and wild” wasn’t just an artistic sensibility—it was a view of life. Mort Todd’s legacy lives on through the stories he told, the art he shared, and the countless creators who carry his encouragement forward.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. May his memory continue to inspire.

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