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Post by codystarbuck on Jan 31, 2017 12:19:50 GMT -5
Dan Spiegle-a long and full life, entertaining generations with his artwork. I found that he continued to improve substantially as the years went on. Loved his work in 1970's with Warren magazines and the 1980's with Eclipse Comics. I'm sure Mark Evanier, his writing partner for many projects, will have lots to say about him in his blog. R.I.P. Dan Mark's tribute to his friend www.newsfromme.com/2017/01/30/dan-spiegle-r-p/Spiegle was one of the first comic artists to make an impression on me. One of my earliest comics was his wonderful Space Family Robinson. Spiegle drew the heck out of it and it was exciting and engaging. I bought several over the years, even after I had discovered the heroes of DC and Marvel. Of course, I saw several of his Disney adaptations, in various spots (baber shops, medical offices, friends, relatives). By the 80s, I was reading his work at DC, when he'd stop by, for things like Nemesis, Secret Six and Blackhawk. He was, truly, the last great Blackhawk artist. I didn't latch onto Crossfire until later; but, when I did, whooooaaaa nellie! Spiegle also drew a favorite Jonny Quest story, for Comico, where a social worker, concerned for Jonny and Hadji's welfare, checks in on them and ends up in an adventure, and ends up developing a romance with Dr Quest. Spiegle gave it the same feel that Doug Wildey did, while still being uniquely his own work. John Trumball, at the Atomic junkshop, has an obituary that includes samples of Spiegle's amazing work, including some work from more recent years atomicjunkshop.com/r-i-p-dan-spiegle-1920-2017/ |
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Post by codystarbuck on Jan 31, 2017 12:38:48 GMT -5
Also passing away was John Wetton, of King Crimson and Asia. King Crimson was before I was really into music; but, Asia was smack dab in the middle and I loved their stuff. They also had great videos, which early MTV showcased frequently. Many years ago, I picked up Asia's 20th century Masters collection and the power they unleash in those songs is amazing, as later wonderfully showcased in the climax of The 40 Year-Old Virgin.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 15:28:29 GMT -5
Also passing away was John Wetton, of King Crimson and Asia. King Crimson was before I was really into music; but, Asia was smack dab in the middle and I loved their stuff. They also had great videos, which early MTV showcased frequently. Many years ago, I picked up Asia's 20th century Masters collection and the power they unleash in those songs is amazing, as later wonderfully showcased in the climax of The 40 Year-Old Virgin. I was just mentioning Wetton last night in Ish's music thread and I woke up to this news. I was a big fan of Wetton, from Crim to UK to Asia to his solo stuff. Rest well John. -M |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Feb 5, 2017 22:23:02 GMT -5
Meanwhile Born 4/30/2014 Died 2/5/2017
So young and had such a long life ahead for itself. Let's hope it's a Marvel/DC Comic Book Death and will soon return
Edit: Well, that lasted as long as The Human Torch's death
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 19:08:07 GMT -5
RIP Richard Hatch, best known for his roles on Battlestar Galactica BC obit . -M |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Feb 7, 2017 22:02:04 GMT -5
Professor Irwin Corey, World's Foremost Authority. R.I.P. at age 102
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Post by codystarbuck on Feb 8, 2017 2:41:52 GMT -5
Richard Hatch seems way to young; but, he was 71. I can vaguely remember him on the Streets of San Francisco; though, obviously, BSG was where I really knew him. He turned out to be a great heel, in the revamped series, just as he was the perfect babyface, in the original. He also carried the torch for the series for a long, long time.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Feb 8, 2017 12:59:17 GMT -5
Richard Hatch seems way to young; but, he was 71. I can vaguely remember him on the Streets of San Francisco; though, obviously, BSG was where I really knew him. He turned out to be a great heel, in the revamped series, just as he was the perfect babyface, in the original. He also carried the torch for the series for a long, long time. I wash very saddened to hear of his passing. Captain Apollo had been a hero of mine in the '70s. I also remember Hatch from a movie in which he played a rock star severely injured after a car accident; it had made quite an impression. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 14:28:51 GMT -5
Richard Hatch is one of my favorites and I like him in Battlestar Galactica and made numerous TV appearances as well. He'll be missed and I liked him in Hawaii Five-O and Streets of San Francisco too.
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Post by rom on Feb 8, 2017 21:12:06 GMT -5
Sad news. As an elementary school-age kid when the original BG was out in the late '70's, I have fond memories of watching this original series & Galactica: 1980 (I know Hatch as Apollo wasn't in the second series, but he was referenced).
I was a much bigger fan of the re-booted/re-made BG series in the 200X's, where Hatch played the "bad guy" Tom Zarek.
Also, IIRC Hatch wrote some original BG novels back in the '90's/early 200X's.
I remember reading an article in "Starlog" magazine back in the '90's where Hatch was talking about trying to get a new BG series off the ground and/or get studio interest in making a new film. His passion for the franchise really showed, and went above & beyond an actor who just saw a TV series as nothing more than a paycheck. It's worth noting that his vision for a new series was more along the lines of the original show, and not the re-booted series that we saw in the 200X's. I liked the new series a lot, but do agree it was completely different from the original.
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Post by codystarbuck on Feb 9, 2017 0:07:07 GMT -5
Sad news. As an elementary school-age kid when the original BG was out in the late '70's, I have fond memories of watching this original series & Galactica: 1980 (I know Hatch as Apollo wasn't in the second series, but he was referenced). I was a much bigger fan of the re-booted/re-made BG series in the 200X's, where Hatch played the "bad guy" Tom Zarek. Also, IIRC Hatch wrote some original BG novels back in the '90's/early 200X's. I remember reading an article in "Starlog" magazine back in the '90's where Hatch was talking about trying to get a new BG series off the ground and/or get studio interest in making a new film. His passion for the franchise really showed, and went above & beyond an actor who just saw a TV series as nothing more than a paycheck. It's worth noting that his vision for a new series was more along the lines of the original show, and not the re-booted series that we saw in the 200X's. I liked the new series a lot, but do agree it was completely different from the original. Yeah, he did, 7 of them. I read the first one, which was pretty decent. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Feb 11, 2017 19:30:01 GMT -5
Jiro Taniguchi.
There are no words. An absolute god of comics has left us.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2017 21:39:33 GMT -5
Jiro Taniguchi. There are no words. An absolute god of comics has left us. I'm not into Manga but many of my friends are and they are in utter disbelief that he died at the age of 69. I saw sample of his work a month ago and I was stunned by his pencils. Very detailed and great artist in perspective - Man, I was amazed by the details and the whole nine yards.  Excellent Example of his work using Perspective and Pencilling ... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2017 23:51:31 GMT -5
RIP Mike Ilitch, founder of Little Ceasar's Pizza Pizza, owner of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. Ilitch was brave enough to keep his teams in the heart of Detroit when everyone was fleeing for the burbs when the city was struggling ESPN obit-M |
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Post by codystarbuck on Feb 12, 2017 12:08:02 GMT -5
RIP Chavo Guerrero Sr (Actually, he was Salvador Guerrero III, making Chavo Jr. Salvador Guerrero IV), aka Chavo "Classic."
Chavo was a huge star in the 70s and early 80s, before slowing down, until his return in the new millennium. He had legendary matches in Los Angeles, against the likes of Roddy Piper and other stars. He also worked a bit in film and can be seen in the Henry Winkler film The One and Only, wrestling Winkler's character, an aspiring actor, in his first match. Chavo was one of those guys who made you forget it was a work and just get into the emotion and drama of the match. That is artistry in any medium.
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