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  • B-Lister
    Eccentric Weirdo
    • Mar 19, 2010
    • 3075

    Rest in Peace, Dick Giordano

    Dick Giordano Passes Bleeding Cool Comic Book News and Rumors

    :(
    Looking for Green Arrow accessories, Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, and Japanese Popy Megos (Battle Cossack and France, Battle of the Planets, Kamen Rider, Ultraman) and World Heroes figures
  • The Toyroom
    The Packaging King
    • Dec 31, 2004
    • 16653

    #2
    Wow! Where to start? From his seminal work at Charlton Comics to his legendary team-ups with Neal Adams on Batman and Green Lantern/Green Arrow to his DC editorialship during the 80s bringing us such stuff as Crisis On Infinite Earths.....a class act all the way.
    Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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    • The Bat
      Batman Fanatic
      • Jul 14, 2002
      • 13412

      #3
      Man, this a bummer. One of the GREATS, and my Heroes is gone.
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      • Orion
        Museum Night Watchman
        • Mar 11, 2008
        • 824

        #4
        Definitely one of the greats and a big part of my childhood enjoyment and memories of comics.

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        • thunderbolt
          Hi Ernie!!!
          • Feb 15, 2004
          • 34211

          #5
          wow, loved his Charlton stuff and his early DC work especially. RIP.
          You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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          • ShadowAvenger
            Career Member
            • May 14, 2007
            • 547

            #6
            Goodnight, Dick Giordano :(
            Read my blog at Moongem Comics about comics, toys and more.

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            • WannabeMego
              Made in the USA
              • May 2, 2003
              • 2170

              #7
              DAMN...this really bothers me in a way I never imagined.

              Amazing, Amazing, Amazing Man

              RIP Mr. Giordano and Thank You for ALL the wonderful stories told through your art and everything you've given us.
              Everyone is Entitled to MY Opinion...Your's, not so much!

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              • Earth 2 Chris
                Verbose Member
                • Mar 7, 2004
                • 32971

                #8
                I corresponded with him recently, asking about his Mego artwork. He was very gracious with his time and responses, but unfortunately, he didn't recall much about the various projects he did for Mego. But nontheless, it was a thrill to get an email from one of my heroes. I only wish I had the chance to meet him in person.

                I read Rob's blog on his Aquaman Shrine, and I have to say I agree completely with his estimation of Giordano's being the quintessential version of the DC characters. His style and storytelling was solid and dynamic at the same time. By all accounts he was one of the best editors, and nicest guys, ever to work in comics.

                Comics are a lot less fun today.

                Chris
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                • MIB41
                  Eloquent Member
                  • Sep 25, 2005
                  • 15633

                  #9
                  A true legend in the field of comics is gone and the world feels the vacuum left behind. Sad, sad, sad.

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                  • UnderdogDJLSW
                    To Fear is Not Logical...
                    • Feb 17, 2008
                    • 4895

                    #10
                    Sad news. All the names I grew up reading are going away. :(
                    It's all good!

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                    • VintageMike
                      Permanent Member
                      • Dec 16, 2004
                      • 3385

                      #11
                      Originally posted by UnderdogDJLSW
                      Sad news. All the names I grew up reading are going away. :(
                      Too true. Hard to believe it's been almost five years since Jim Aparo passed away.

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                      • kryptosmaster
                        Removed.
                        • Jun 14, 2008
                        • 0

                        #12
                        Oh no. I was just thinking about him the other day while reading some back issues. He was always one of my favorite artists and not just as an inker. He was just as good at penciling.
                        Sad, sad news. Almost as bad as when I heard Curt Swan died.
                        Rich

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                        • B-Lister
                          Eccentric Weirdo
                          • Mar 19, 2010
                          • 3075

                          #13
                          I plan, very very soon, to write Al Feldstein. I would hate to miss out on getting a chance at his Autograph.

                          I already did once, at Pittsburgh in 2008, I'd hate to miss out altogether.
                          Looking for Green Arrow accessories, Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, and Japanese Popy Megos (Battle Cossack and France, Battle of the Planets, Kamen Rider, Ultraman) and World Heroes figures

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                          • johnnystorm
                            Hot Child in the City
                            • Jul 3, 2008
                            • 4293

                            #14
                            Sad news indeed. Giordano was a wonderful artist, he had a way of making everyone he inked looked clean & polished. And his women were just beautiful!
                            And the work he did at both Charlton & DC as Editor produced some of if not THE most memorable comics- from Captain Atom & Blue Beetle, to a terrific run on Aquaman... The Human Target...on & on.


                            A true comic legend, RIP!

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                            • madmarva
                              Talkative Member
                              • Jul 7, 2007
                              • 6445

                              #15
                              He always seemed to bring out the best in whomever he inked.

                              It seemed like he inked ever DC cover in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

                              Loved his inks on Adams, of course, but he did a great job on Garcia Lopez, Rich Buckler, Irv Novick, Don Newton, Ross Andru and so many others. Even Byrne on the Man of Steel mini series.

                              Like others said he was a true artist. I loved his pencils, too. And as great an artist as he was probably as great an editor.

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