Darwyn Cooke

Started by Catwoman, Sat, 14 May 2016, 00:33

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Sat, 14 May 2016, 00:33 Last Edit: Sat, 14 May 2016, 00:47 by Catwoman
http://www.newsarama.com/29274-creator-darwyn-cooke-receiving-palliative-care-for-aggressive-cancer.html

I really love his artwork, which I've only recently been really exposed to. There's this beautiful heroism to it, like his Justice League: The New Frontier. I mean yes dark and brooding is en vogue (At a Batman site especially) but I really like that lighter look.

And I totally adore this:

Sat, 14 May 2016, 07:37 #1
He made this nice little animated short on Batman Beyond for the Caped Crusader's 75th Anniversay two years ago.



It's definitely sad to hear he has cancer.
QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei
Sat, 14 May 2016, 10:34 #2
Damn it, this site's Facebook/Twitter feed announced he passed away.

Rest in Peace.
QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei
Sat, 14 May 2016, 16:07 #3
To my shame, I never knew the name before, but it appears I've long know his artwork, which is absolutely stunning and among my all-time favourite superhero art.  It has this beautiful, pulpy, retro feel.

I particularly love his interpretation of Catwoman/Selina:



What an amazing artist.  And an utter shame he has passed away.  :(

Rest in Peace Darwyn.
Johnny Gobs got ripped and took a walk off a roof, alright? No big loss.
Sat, 14 May 2016, 18:32 #4
RIP.
Sun, 15 May 2016, 02:51 #5
From Wikipedia:

QuoteHe worked as a storyboard artist for Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, and in 1999 he animated the main title design for Batman Beyond.

He also was behind the comic Batman: Ego, which is one of my absolute favourites.

Sad loss indeed. RIP.

Sun, 5 Jun 2016, 01:10 #6

Yeah, I hated hearing about this. What an amazing artist.

Rest In Peace
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