Comic Legend Dick Giordano Dies

aww poor guy

I think it was 1968 when I picked up some new DC titles, things like the original "Secret Six," "Deadman," and "Bat Lash," as well as some slightly older comics like "Teen Titans." They weren't like many of the comics DC had been publishing.  There was a feel to the stories that neither DC or Marvel (save Steranko's "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.") had.  I soon realized it was the editor, Dick Giordano, who was responsible for the sensibilities of these comics.

I was sad when most of these titles disappeared within the year.  (The exception was "Teen Titans," but Giordano was pulled off of it after having the characters ditch their powers and costumes for a while, a bold move I liked -- but, I suspect, most readers did not.)  I didn't know about Continuity until some years later, but I liked the work I did see Giordano doing, especially his art on the Modesty Blaise graphic novel for DC in the early 90s.

I also liked the man the few times I saw him in person.  He always had time to stop and chat with someone, whether he knew them or not.

His influence on comic books has not been noticed the way Frank Miller's or Neil Gaiman's has.  But, in his life, he did his best to do the best comics that he could.  And, many times, his best was very good indeed.

The look this man introduced through his art became so familiar with his legion of fans and admirers. He will be remembered by his contributions and all the things that brought him forth. He will be missed, respected and revered. Rest in Peace.

Shame he doesn't get any respect here.

RIP Legend.

RIP

After seeing the covers of stuff he's inked, i remembered that i read them back in the 80s.  Amazing work that caught my eye and cause of them i'm still into comics!    R.I.P. Dick!   Condolences to his family and friends

My deepest condolences to the Giordano family. RIP Dick.

His work is still what I imagine in that first instant that I hear a DC character's name.  RIP.

Sad news RIP

RIP you will be missed.

RIP

Can't believe I haven't read about this yet. R.I.P Dick Giordano.

Goodbye. Thanks for all the comics!

I only just found out about this.  It's so sad.  My heart goes out to his family.

" @CATMANEXE said:

"hope he's in a real nice place filled with comic characters. "

Yeah, a giantic collossal comic book store. RIP. "

RIP

Rest in peace.

GREAT artist! 
R.I.P.....

One of the big names on DC, Is a big loss, his stuff always be remembered. Condolences to his family.

RIP

What a loss but i can thankfully say I learned a lot from this man and i thank him for the books he published in the sole intent of furthering this medium. Thank you Mr. Giordano you will be missed!

RIP 

wow, I can't even believe it....

Rest in peace. :(

Present! Arms! RIP.

RIP

on of the greatest artists in the industry... in the lines of jack kirby, george perez... Rip...

RIP

RIP Mr. Giordano.

RIP

Rest in peace Dick.It's really hard to cope with the fact a legend has fallen T_T

RIP You will be missed

sad, he was a great artist. I have a shirt from Six Flags that has his art of all of the justice league.

RIP

RIP

"hope he's in a real nice place filled with comic characters. "

hope he's in a real nice place filled with comic characters.

Saw him all the time at these small conventions in Tampa area. Always seemed like a nice guy, very down to earth and always smiling. This is sad.

My prayers go out to his family. 
He was a great artist.

 Rest in peace, Giordano    :(

How sad, rest in peace Mr Giordano.

R.I.P. Dick Giordano