Len Wein, Legendary Comics Writer and Editor, Dies at 69 (Comic Book Forums)

• Len Wein, Legendary Comics Writer and Editor, Dies at 69

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Canuck I have no life moderator Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 10685 My Collection	Posted: September 10, 2017 9:23:58 pm . RIP Len Wein, the award-winning writer and editor, perhaps best known for co-creating Swamp Thing for DC Comics and Wolverine for Marvel Comics, along with editing Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen, passed away Sunday, according to multiple industry reports including word of the news from fellow comics veteran Paul Kupperberg. He was 69 years old. Wein got his start in comics in 1968 working on DC’s Teen Titans #18. His first Marvel work came in Daredevil #71 in 1970. From there, he continued writing anthology stories for both publishers, along with guest-spots on such titles as Superman and The Flash. Together with Bernie Wrightson, they created the supernatural superhero Swamp Thing in 1971’s The House of Secrets #92. Swamp Thing would go on to star in various ongoing and miniseries that continue to this day. Wein also contributed to the Man-Thing mythos over at Marvel by introducing the concept of “Whoever Knows Fear Burns at the Man-Thing’s Touch.” More - http://www.cbr.com/len-wein-wolverine-creator-dead/ Last edited September 10, 2017 9:24:32 pm "Disliking everything is not the same thing as having an opinion"
glh08 Wise Beyond the Years moderator Location: Mapleton, ND Posts: 2870 My Collection	Posted: September 10, 2017 9:39:02 pm RIP
Tenzil Wise Beyond the Years Location: Vancouver Posts: 1078 My Collection	Posted: September 11, 2017 1:52:35 am He died far too young. I remember enjoying so many comics he wrote and edited, so many . . . . . . And he created Wolverine, for crying out loud, one of the legendary, most-loved characters in all of comicdom's history. RIP good sir, and condolences to his family and friends. We mourn with you. Tenzil
brucifer Wise Beyond the Years lifetime member Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1133 My Collection	Posted: September 11, 2017 12:41:29 pm Another legendary creator gone before his time. Sad news indeed. RIP.
logerine Comic Guru Location: Tennessee Posts: 725 My Collection	Posted: September 11, 2017 4:25:23 pm He had heart surgery in 2015, so I'm guessing his death was heart related.
mrhan1 Comic Guru Location: California Posts: 703 My Collection	Posted: September 11, 2017 7:13:15 pm When I was a kid I loved his run on JLA with Dillin and Giordano. They introduced me to the 7 Soldiers of Victory and the Freedom Fighters. Now they're all gone. RIP
Canuck I have no life moderator Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 10685 My Collection	Posted: September 11, 2017 9:11:48 pm Yeah, this guy was a true legend , so many creations and a huge body of work and influenced so many creators over the years. "Disliking everything is not the same thing as having an opinion"
edgos2 Comic Guru lifetime member Location: Copley, Ohio Posts: 776 My Collection	Posted: September 12, 2017 6:48:17 am Another piece of my childhood who is now gone, but never forgotten. He'll live on as long as fans remember his creations. See my blog, Cool Comics in My Collection, at https://edgosney.com/
logerine Comic Guru Location: Tennessee Posts: 725 My Collection	Posted: September 12, 2017 2:15:01 pm http://www.newsfromme.com/2017/09/11/len-wein-story/
Tenzil Wise Beyond the Years Location: Vancouver Posts: 1078 My Collection	Posted: September 13, 2017 1:38:13 am Great story Logerine - thanks for the link! Tenzil
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