As always, a great post. For my money, I wish it had been Paul Neary that got The Beat's title of In Memoriam Person of the Year 2024. His death should have been much more widely noted. It wasn't even included in the in memoriam section at the Eisners. There's no me, Alan Davis or Bryan Hitch without Paul giving us those breaks, and that's without his own huge contribution to comics as a writer, artist and inker. Ed's death was as tragic as it was complicated, but I believe it should ultimately hinge on the work. Paul's work and legacy, I would humbly argue, was far greater. This is, I hope it's understood, not a dig at anybody, it's just my personal opinion. Take care!
I feel you, Liam. And, to your point: I HAD NO IDEA PAUL NEARY DIED. This saddens me. I remember his fine work on Captain America. Thanks for acknowledging his impact and power. RIP.
As always, a great post. For my money, I wish it had been Paul Neary that got The Beat's title of In Memoriam Person of the Year 2024. His death should have been much more widely noted. It wasn't even included in the in memoriam section at the Eisners. There's no me, Alan Davis or Bryan Hitch without Paul giving us those breaks, and that's without his own huge contribution to comics as a writer, artist and inker. Ed's death was as tragic as it was complicated, but I believe it should ultimately hinge on the work. Paul's work and legacy, I would humbly argue, was far greater. This is, I hope it's understood, not a dig at anybody, it's just my personal opinion. Take care!
I feel you, Liam. And, to your point: I HAD NO IDEA PAUL NEARY DIED. This saddens me. I remember his fine work on Captain America. Thanks for acknowledging his impact and power. RIP.