A Legend Sleeps......

[Truth Seeker]

Legendary writer and editor Julius Schwartz passed away earlier today(Sunday). Julie as most of you know was an industry legend who had helped shape and hone dozens of comic characters and series. His work has touched millions. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Julie a few years ago at the Pittsburgh Comicon. He was gracious, kind, fun, and always smiling. I got him to sign my Superman from the '30s to the '70s and my Batman from the '30s to the '70s. He liked my enthusiasm towards comics and laughed at the miniscule details I remembered from Silver Age comics. Hanging with Julie for just a few minutes was like magic. I'll always remember that weekend. Mark Evanier has a great bio of Julie at this link. I can't say it any better than Mark did. Our friend and contributor Steve Chung has provided a review of FLASH # 179, which featured Julie Schwartz as a character helping the fastest man alive. Julie guest-stared in several comics throughout his career. This is, by far, one of the best.

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[Jamdin]

Goodnight, Mr. Schwartz

I grew up reading comic books in the seventies and early eighties. His name seemed to have been found in almost every DC comic book that I bought then. Such sad news to read about the passing of a very talented man.

 

[Mirth]

(Repost of my reply to this news on nutkinland):

I go to HeroesCon in Charlotte every year and had the good fortune to meet Julie many times over the years. Although I only knew him through very casual meet and greets, I found him to be a kind and generous person. This is truly sad news. He will be missed.