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cyberghostface
In light of his passing I'm sharing an Alan Grant comic I posted a few years ago.
( Scans under the cut... )
cyberghostfaceIn light of his passing I'm sharing an Alan Grant comic I posted a few years ago.
( Scans under the cut... )
In Memoriam - Alan Grant
Jul. 21st, 2022 01:14 pmicon_ukI'm sad to report that Scottish writer Alan Grant, known for his work on for 2000AD, DC and Marvel and perhaps best known for his writing of Batman in the 80's and 90's has died at 73, after a long illness.
Though not there at the very start of 2000AD, he (along with long time writing partner, John Wagner) soon helped shape characters who would be known for decades to follow: Strontium Dog, Robo Hunter, Judge Anderson, oh and that Dredd fellow too of course.
As writer for Detective Comics he had a long run in the 80's and 90's notable for introducing some now classic villains, like Scarface and the Ventriloquist and Mr Zsasz, anti-heroes like Anarky, and was one of the first writers of Tim Drake's Robin.
For DC he also gave Lobo his first miniseries and had a long run on a revival of The Demon, and wrote The Punisher for Marvel.
He was also widely known for being encouraging and supportive to new creators in the field, who encouraged new talent and offering them opportunities.
I know I speak for the other Mod's and the scans_daily community when I offer our sincere condolences to his partner, family and friends.
Though not there at the very start of 2000AD, he (along with long time writing partner, John Wagner) soon helped shape characters who would be known for decades to follow: Strontium Dog, Robo Hunter, Judge Anderson, oh and that Dredd fellow too of course.
As writer for Detective Comics he had a long run in the 80's and 90's notable for introducing some now classic villains, like Scarface and the Ventriloquist and Mr Zsasz, anti-heroes like Anarky, and was one of the first writers of Tim Drake's Robin.
For DC he also gave Lobo his first miniseries and had a long run on a revival of The Demon, and wrote The Punisher for Marvel.
He was also widely known for being encouraging and supportive to new creators in the field, who encouraged new talent and offering them opportunities.
I know I speak for the other Mod's and the scans_daily community when I offer our sincere condolences to his partner, family and friends.
NS: Tim Sale has passed away
Jun. 16th, 2022 02:47 pmcyberghostface
Tim Sale’s official twitter has posted that the artist passed away at the age of 66.
Some of his artwork:
( Art under the cut… )
icon_ukIt is with a heavy heart I have to report the expected, but still shocking, news that George Perez has passed away at the horribly young age of 67.
I have to say that this is a tough one for me. His worked shaped my adolescence as I know it did many others.
I met him a couple of times at conventions, and count my commissions from him as among my fondest possessions.
His zest for life was clear, his love for his wife was palpable, and his ability to produce sketches at conventions at a rate that would have floored a printing press, and yet still make each one unique and individual, is the stuff of legend. And he made no money from them, as the proceeds always went to charity. This was a man who believed in giving back the love he felt he was given.
I have yet to meet anyone who had any interaction with George as a fan, who did not come away charmed and delighted by his seemingly perpetual postivity, enthusiasm and love for what he did. And professionals loved him just as much.
His work on the New Teen Titans (as penciller and co-creator with Marv Wolfman) set a standard for DC artists for years to come, he oversaw the likes of Dick Grayson maturation and taking on the role of Nightwing, a revolutionary move for the early 80's
His work relaunching Wonder Woman post Crisis on Infinite Earths (another semina work of unprecedented scale and impact) has never been matched in my opinion.
When his cancer diagnosis was confirmed as terminal late last year, he didn't retreat from life, as he would have been enitirely justified to do. He made the news public, and resolved to make the most of his time left. And the shows of support from fandom and professionals he received were beyond heartwarming, and it was joyful that he got to see them and realise how much he was loved.
This is the post that was mae on his Facebook status wuithin the last hour
To all of George’s fans and friends,
Constance here, with the update no one wants to read. George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side. He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.
We are all very much grieving but, at the same time, we are so incredibly grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. To know George was to love him; and he loved back. Fiercely and with his whole heart. The world is a lot less vibrant today without him in it.
He loved all of you. He loved hearing your posts and seeing the drawings you sent and the tributes you made. He was deeply proud to have brought so much joy to so many.
Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator. His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy - and I hope you all carry that with you always.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. A day George absolutely loved and a fitting day to remember his contributions to comics and to our lives. I hope you’ll enjoy your day today with him in mind. He would have loved that.
Please keep his wife Carol in your thoughts and again, I thank you for respecting her privacy. I remain available through the contact on the page.
George's memorial service will take place at MEGACON Orlando at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. It will be open to all. Details to follow.
We will miss him always.
I know I speak for my fellow Mods, and indeed our entire community on scans_daily, when I offer our heartfelt sympathies to George's family and many, many friends.
I have to say that this is a tough one for me. His worked shaped my adolescence as I know it did many others.
I met him a couple of times at conventions, and count my commissions from him as among my fondest possessions.
His zest for life was clear, his love for his wife was palpable, and his ability to produce sketches at conventions at a rate that would have floored a printing press, and yet still make each one unique and individual, is the stuff of legend. And he made no money from them, as the proceeds always went to charity. This was a man who believed in giving back the love he felt he was given.
I have yet to meet anyone who had any interaction with George as a fan, who did not come away charmed and delighted by his seemingly perpetual postivity, enthusiasm and love for what he did. And professionals loved him just as much.
His work on the New Teen Titans (as penciller and co-creator with Marv Wolfman) set a standard for DC artists for years to come, he oversaw the likes of Dick Grayson maturation and taking on the role of Nightwing, a revolutionary move for the early 80's
His work relaunching Wonder Woman post Crisis on Infinite Earths (another semina work of unprecedented scale and impact) has never been matched in my opinion.
When his cancer diagnosis was confirmed as terminal late last year, he didn't retreat from life, as he would have been enitirely justified to do. He made the news public, and resolved to make the most of his time left. And the shows of support from fandom and professionals he received were beyond heartwarming, and it was joyful that he got to see them and realise how much he was loved.
This is the post that was mae on his Facebook status wuithin the last hour
To all of George’s fans and friends,
Constance here, with the update no one wants to read. George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side. He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.
We are all very much grieving but, at the same time, we are so incredibly grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. To know George was to love him; and he loved back. Fiercely and with his whole heart. The world is a lot less vibrant today without him in it.
He loved all of you. He loved hearing your posts and seeing the drawings you sent and the tributes you made. He was deeply proud to have brought so much joy to so many.
Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator. His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy - and I hope you all carry that with you always.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. A day George absolutely loved and a fitting day to remember his contributions to comics and to our lives. I hope you’ll enjoy your day today with him in mind. He would have loved that.
Please keep his wife Carol in your thoughts and again, I thank you for respecting her privacy. I remain available through the contact on the page.
George's memorial service will take place at MEGACON Orlando at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. It will be open to all. Details to follow.
We will miss him always.
I know I speak for my fellow Mods, and indeed our entire community on scans_daily, when I offer our heartfelt sympathies to George's family and many, many friends.
Batman #251
Apr. 30th, 2022 02:30 pmcyberghostface
"It’s this kind of terrible re-introduction to the Joker where he kills off all his henchmen. And of course, that’s how the Joker film ('The Dark Knight') was. Right at the beginning he kills off all his henchmen. I talked to the writer of the film and he said, 'Neal, a lot of people are going to tell you that we borrowed from ‘The Killing Joke.’ Bullshit. We borrowed from this.' This is the matrix of that film." -- Neal Adams
In honor of Neal Adams who passed away, here is one of his most iconic comics (and covers). It's also significant in that Adams along with Denny O'Neill had brought back the Joker after a lengthy absence and revitalized the character as Batman's archnemesis.
(On a related note it was also Neal Adams, per the book 'The Batman Files', who decided that the Joker was gay. While DC has yet to make this official canon it's still an element of the character that has long since persisted with different writers.)
( Scans under the cut... )
cyberghostface
Author Anne Rice passed away yesterday at the age of 80; her legacy as one of the most influential writers of modern vampire fiction goes without saying. While Rice did not write comics her work was adapted as them so I've decided to share an excerpt from one of them as a way to commemorate her.
( Scans under the cut... )
The Four Fives
Sep. 11th, 2021 12:00 amcyberghostface
"When C.B. asked if I'd be interested in writing a story commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I initially turned it down. I just didn't think I had it in me to do a deep dive and relive that day again, nor an idea that could do it justice. But, as soon as we hung up, I couldn't stop thinking about all the souls lost on United Airlines Flight 93, at the Pentagon, and in my city, how we mourned, and how we rebuilt. I thought about the yearly tolling of the Bell of Hope at Trinity Church, and called C.B. back to tell him that I had an idea." -- Joe Quesada
( Scans under the cut... )
NS: R.I.P. Ed Asner
Aug. 29th, 2021 03:00 pmcyberghostface
Famous actor Ed Asner recently passed away. His animated voice roles are too numerous to list -- I think everyone knows him as Carl Fredricksen from Up at this point -- but I think two will probably stick out for comic fans.
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In memoriam: John Paul Leon
May. 3rd, 2021 10:33 amicon_ukThe passing of artist John Paul Leon, at the age of 49, has been announced.
He was one of the major artists on the Milestone line in the early 90's when he was the original artist on would become the breakout character of the imprint; "Static", but also worked on Earth X,
A number of major creators have eulogised him, but Walt Simonson wrote a touching tribute on his Facebook page, which I will quote here as it is from someone who knew him and watched him develop.
This one is tough to write.
John Paul Leon caught the last train out this morning. JP was a brilliant artist and, I was lucky enough to be his teacher at SVA in the early 90s. It’s not that I taught him anything; It’s that the other students and I got to watch such talent blossom.
Shortly into his junior year, he scored the penciling job on the new comic, Static, for the new company, Milestone Comics. So he was carrying a full load of classes as well penciling 22 pages and a cover every month. I taught a class on comics storytelling, and gave weekly assignments along with an overarching project running both semesters. Mine was the last class of the day in that particular classroom. So some students including John Paul would often hang out after class. We would talk about comics, about storytelling, about the industry, and about anything else that might come up really.
John Paul approached me one late afternoon, and asked if it would be possible for me to consider his Static work as his assignments in lieu of the ones I was giving the class. Since the monthly book meant that he would be producing roughly 16 and half times the work of any other student over a semester let alone carrying a full course load elsewhere, I thought I could let him slide. So he brought in pages of Static as he did them, and we talked about them.
To some extent, he was an example of the old Thomas Edison aphorism, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Except that in John Paul’s case, I’m pretty sure it was more like 50/50. Maybe 60/40.
A brilliant artist, a good friend. Never have I felt the truth of John Donne’s words as keenly as I do tonight--
“Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.”
Godspeed, John Paul. All our love, pal, from both of us. Thank you for everything.
I know I speak for the Mod Team, and I am sure I speak for the entire Scans_Daily Community when I express our sincere condolences for his loss to his family, friends and colleagues.
( A couple of samples of his work under the cut )
He was one of the major artists on the Milestone line in the early 90's when he was the original artist on would become the breakout character of the imprint; "Static", but also worked on Earth X,
A number of major creators have eulogised him, but Walt Simonson wrote a touching tribute on his Facebook page, which I will quote here as it is from someone who knew him and watched him develop.
This one is tough to write.
John Paul Leon caught the last train out this morning. JP was a brilliant artist and, I was lucky enough to be his teacher at SVA in the early 90s. It’s not that I taught him anything; It’s that the other students and I got to watch such talent blossom.
Shortly into his junior year, he scored the penciling job on the new comic, Static, for the new company, Milestone Comics. So he was carrying a full load of classes as well penciling 22 pages and a cover every month. I taught a class on comics storytelling, and gave weekly assignments along with an overarching project running both semesters. Mine was the last class of the day in that particular classroom. So some students including John Paul would often hang out after class. We would talk about comics, about storytelling, about the industry, and about anything else that might come up really.
John Paul approached me one late afternoon, and asked if it would be possible for me to consider his Static work as his assignments in lieu of the ones I was giving the class. Since the monthly book meant that he would be producing roughly 16 and half times the work of any other student over a semester let alone carrying a full course load elsewhere, I thought I could let him slide. So he brought in pages of Static as he did them, and we talked about them.
To some extent, he was an example of the old Thomas Edison aphorism, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Except that in John Paul’s case, I’m pretty sure it was more like 50/50. Maybe 60/40.
A brilliant artist, a good friend. Never have I felt the truth of John Donne’s words as keenly as I do tonight--
“Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.”
Godspeed, John Paul. All our love, pal, from both of us. Thank you for everything.
I know I speak for the Mod Team, and I am sure I speak for the entire Scans_Daily Community when I express our sincere condolences for his loss to his family, friends and colleagues.
( A couple of samples of his work under the cut )
In memoriam: Steve Lightle
Jan. 8th, 2021 03:23 pmicon_ukNews is just coming in of noted comic book artist Steve lightle having passed unexpectedly at the tragically young age of 61, due to cardiac arrest related to a COVID 19 infection
I'm sure I join everyone in expressing our sympathies for their loss to his family and friends, of whom he had many, being a genial and pleasant chap on facebook for a good few years.
My first exposure to his work remains probably my favourite; the 1980's Legion of Superheroes, where his slightly cartoony style seemed eminently suited to the sci-fi adventures of brightly costumed superheroes.
And this remains one of my favourite issues, one of the (in)famous "Legion Try Out" issues, in this case from 1985 (with story my Paul Levitz) which goes a bit more smoothly than some of it's predecessors
( Unto the New Generation )
I'm sure I join everyone in expressing our sympathies for their loss to his family and friends, of whom he had many, being a genial and pleasant chap on facebook for a good few years.
My first exposure to his work remains probably my favourite; the 1980's Legion of Superheroes, where his slightly cartoony style seemed eminently suited to the sci-fi adventures of brightly costumed superheroes.
And this remains one of my favourite issues, one of the (in)famous "Legion Try Out" issues, in this case from 1985 (with story my Paul Levitz) which goes a bit more smoothly than some of it's predecessors
( Unto the New Generation )
In Memoriam: Richard Corben
Dec. 10th, 2020 05:30 pmcyberghostface
It was reported today that artist Richard Corben passed away last week following heart surgery. He was eighty years old. To celebrate his career I've decided to share a Hellboy story he illustrated.
( Sullivan's Reward )
Marvel's tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Oct. 1st, 2020 12:36 amicon_ukIn a number of Marvel titles this week they are, understandably, posting a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, written by Black Panther writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, with art by Brian Stelfreeze
( It seems appropriate to share it )
( It seems appropriate to share it )
Batman #234
Jun. 13th, 2020 04:30 pmcyberghostface
In honor of the late Dennis O'Neil, here is his famous Batman #234 which reintroduced Two-Face after a lengthy absence.
( Scans under the cut... )
RIP Marty Pasko
May. 12th, 2020 12:11 amicon_ukIt's a sad day for comics and media fans, as we learn that Marty Pasko has died, of natural casues, aged just 65.
Starting out, as happened back in the day, as one of the more prolific letter writers to comics, he started a fanzine when those were a new thing, and moved on to a sort of intern position with DC in the early 70's, where he worked for Julie Schwartz
His output as a writer, and editor, was prolific (comics.org lists hundreds of stories and articles), and he worked on fltitles like Justice League of America, Doctor Fate, Metal Men and Wonder Woman (in the period just after she lost the mod street clothes look, and returned to her classic costume (He answers some questions about the experience (and the cross section of comics and media and inherent problems over the years) here, in his typically frank manner. though it ends with a comment which is terribly sad in light of today's news)
He is, though, perhaps best known for his prodigious output on Superman titles, where he set the tone for much of the 70's.
He also wrote an often, and unfairly, overlooked run on Swamp Thing, just before Alan Moore took over, which is going to overshadow pretty much everything that came before it I guess.
He also wrote perhaps the greatest Batman movie ever, "The Mask of the Phantasm", and if that had been all he'd achieved he would still be lauded for it, but he really did contribute so many stories over such a long period of time and that should not be forgotten either.
Mark Evanier posts an obituary here, and Bleeding Cool has a list of commemorative comments from pro's about him here,
RIP Tom Lyle
Nov. 19th, 2019 08:00 pmicon_ukIt is with deep sadness I convey the news that Tom Lyle, well known comic artist has died, aged 66.
Tom Lyle will be remembered for his work on many titles amd designs. He designed the 1980's Starman, created the signature hoodie-look for the Scarlet Spider and co-created Stephanie Brown/Spoiler. And that's barely scraping the surface.
In September, he suffered an aneuryism and was put in a medical coma, The cause of death has not been announced as yet.
I know I speak for the SD Mods and the entire scans_daily community when I say our thoughts are with his family and friends at this most difficult of times.
Tom Lyle will be remembered for his work on many titles amd designs. He designed the 1980's Starman, created the signature hoodie-look for the Scarlet Spider and co-created Stephanie Brown/Spoiler. And that's barely scraping the surface.
In September, he suffered an aneuryism and was put in a medical coma, The cause of death has not been announced as yet.
I know I speak for the SD Mods and the entire scans_daily community when I say our thoughts are with his family and friends at this most difficult of times.
R.I.P. Stan Lee
Nov. 12th, 2018 01:56 pmcyberghostface
As you may have heard legend Stan Lee recently passed away at the age of 95. Don’t know what else to say except this marks the end of an era.
One of his most famous moments...
( Scan under the cut... )
In Memoriam - Carlos Ezquerra
Oct. 1st, 2018 10:46 pmicon_ukA post I'd hoped not to have to make for many, many more years. The world of comics is mourning the loss of Carlos Ezquerra, at the terribly young age of 70, from lung cancer.
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