Dick Giordano, the former DC Comics VP and executive editor, as well as one of the most recognizable comic book artists of the modern era, passed away over the weekend, and memories abounded on Twitter from his former colleagues and those whose work he inspired.
Elsewhere, "Iron Man 2" passed another landmark as Jon Favreau revealed that this would be his last weekend working on the film. The Twitter Report feed won't be the same without his editing updates. Savor one of the last work posts you'll see from him for a while after the jump. There, you can find out what "Goats" anniversary is coming up this week, as well as what Brian Michael Bendis' found out about Lady Gaga over the weekend and which premiere Edgar Wright got an invitation to attend.
It's all in the Twitter Report for March 29th, 2010.
@Jon_Favreau Last weekend working on Iron Man. I can't believe it's almost over. It will be a Happy Easter.
-Jon Favreau, Director ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2")
@jonrosenberg Oh man. Is Goats 13 years old on Thursday? That's not nearly enough time to plan a bar mitzvah.
-Jon Rosenberg, Writer/Artist ("Goats")
Dick Giordano pt. 1: @LenWein Just learned that my old friend, mentor and collaborator Dick Giordano has passed away. I am beyond devastated. He will be sorely missed.
-Len Wein, Writer ("Swamp Thing," "Wolverine")
Dick Giordano pt. 2: @andeparks Keep thinking about Dick Giordano. I can literally say I wouldn't have had my career without him. So many of my friends can say the same.
-Ande Parks, Writer/Artist ("Green Arrow," "Capote")
Dick Giordano pt. 3: @tonymoore i see Dick Giordano passed away yesterday. i met him and talked a bit in Florida last year, and he and his wife were very nice to me. RIP
-Tony Moore, Artist ("Fear Agent," "The Walking Dead")
Dick Giordano pt. 4: @bradmeltzer Just now heard about Dick Giordano dying. When we did JLA 0, he was one of the first to come in. And then gave me the art for free.
-Brad Meltzer, Writer ("Identity Crisis," "Justice League of America")
Dick Giordano pt. 5: @joshneufeld Sad to discover inker Dick Giordano died the other day. His was one of the first names I recognized and looked for in the comics as a kid.
-Josh Neufeld, Writer/Artist ("A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge," "Keyhole")
@pvponline Good night, Boston. What an intense weekend. #PAX is no ordinary "con." What a weekend. I'll sleep the entire flight home.
-Scott Kurtz, Writer/Artist ("PvP")
@edgarwright One Louis Lettierer invited me to the Clash Of The Titans premiere. Not sure I will finish work in time. May or may not see Kraken released.
-Edgar Wright, Director ("Scott Pilgrim vs. The World")
Parting Wisdom for the Day:
@BRIANMBENDIS my 9 yr old niece: uncle brian, do u know how to hurt lady gaga? poker face.
-Brian Michael Bendis, Writer ("New Avengers," "Ultimate Spider-Man")
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