I don't have a lot of details but Mike's wife Lin has informed me that Mike passed away yesterday. 
  Some of you know that Mike had been battling colon cancer for some time and I guess his body finally decided that he'd had enough.   
For those unfamiliar with Mike's work, his website will give you a pretty good idea: 
http://www.thrublackholescomix.com   The Michael Roden Benefit will continue. Please consider swinging by the Poopsheet Shop and supporting the cause. All proceeds from the categories 
Michael Roden - Thru Black Holes Comix and 
Michael Roden Benefit Listings will go straight to Mike's family to help pay for medical expenses, etc.   
Thanks very much.