Alas, prolific comics and TV writer Gerry Conway has passed away at the age of 73. He wasn't just a prolific writer, he was also a good one and comics could well do with someone like him around today. Too many Marvel and DC legends dying these days, terribly sad, though their work remains. Here's to Gerry, and condolences to his family, friends, and many fans.
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I loved his Daredevil run and although he wrote the tale that killed of Gwen Stacey my favourite supporting Spider-Man character at the time, it was one of the best comic book stories ever. Very sad news .
ReplyDeleteHe'd been ill for some time, apparently, McS, but it was still a bit of a shock to me to learn he'd died. I remember seeing his name on various US TV shows some years ago, so he wasn't restricted to comics. Glad to see he 'made it' in other mediums.
DeleteYikes, he was only 3 years older than I am.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't a big fan but he certainly made a big difference in terms of the many characters he trailblazed. I'll try to post some sort of overview on AA.
Yeah, three years seems like nothing, GP. Scary. I sometimes forget I'm the age I am and think I still have forever in front of me. Maybe that's the best way to think. I'll keep an eye out for that overview.
DeleteHe must have started young as a comics writer!
ReplyDeleteI believe he was around 16 when he started, CJ, though not as young as Jim Shooter, who started writing comics when he was around 13.
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