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Posted by Hil at January 5, 2005 11:38 AM
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It is a shame, but at least he had a long and prosperous life. Considering the hardships (war, depression, the seventies) he lived through it's amazing that he remained vital for so long.
I was lucky enough to meet him a few years ago and at the time thought to myself that this is a man who will never die.
Posted by michael patrick at January 5, 2005 12:25 PM
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AFAIK, he did get to finish that last work.
Posted by Reinder at January 5, 2005 03:10 PM
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It's odd how, despite his age, and the knowledge he just had major surgery, Will Eisner's death still surprised me. I think it's because, in every serious discussion of comics, you have to refer back to him. He's just always been there. It's strange to think that, for coming generations, he won't.
Posted by spookable at January 5, 2005 03:48 PM
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I agree, Spookable, it is strange.
When he was alive he had so much vitality. As I said, I only met him once, but even in his eighties he had lightning in his eyes.
Of course, we're all mortal. The one thing that will live on is his contribution to the history of comics (and consequently to the histories of art and literature). Much like when Kirby died over ten years ago. Many young folks working in comics today didn't even grow up during his heyday, and soon there will be many young creators out there who were born after his death. But still, his influence over the medium is there. The same is true (perhaps moreso) about Will Eisner.
Posted by michaelpatrick at January 5, 2005 05:37 PM
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