tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post2410330489325878651..comments2024-03-14T08:38:28.518-04:00Comments on J.M. DeMatteis's CREATION POINT: REMEMBERING KUBERTUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-61379419517130053932012-08-22T19:06:59.014-04:002012-08-22T19:06:59.014-04:00It depends on the portrayal, Nelson. The grim and...It depends on the portrayal, Nelson. The grim and gritty Batman would probably think they're fools; the more genial BRAVE AND THE BOLD Batman would, I think, heartily approve.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-84373430672501818042012-08-22T16:02:06.017-04:002012-08-22T16:02:06.017-04:00Here's a question I can think of. We all know ...Here's a question I can think of. We all know that Batman hates guns, but what do you think is his view on the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway and New Zealand where most police officers do not carry guns?Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-39860474125494370562012-08-14T11:48:42.016-04:002012-08-14T11:48:42.016-04:00You're right, David—along with his amazing bod...You're right, David—along with his amazing body of work, Kubert left a massive legacy as a teacher and a source of inspiration not just to his two talented sons but to generations of artists. And that influence will indeed echo on for years to come.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-43147396600547517022012-08-14T09:15:57.001-04:002012-08-14T09:15:57.001-04:00I'm not real familiar with Joe's work, but...I'm not real familiar with Joe's work, but I grew up loving the Kubert Brothers. I think one of the greatest things you could ever say about someone is that they not only used their talent but SHARED it. He left quite a legacy through his sons and his school. Much like Lee, or Kirby, or Ditko, we'll all be seeing works that were directly or indirectly influenced by him for years to come. <br /><br />--DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-82449103288552612792012-08-13T18:44:11.782-04:002012-08-13T18:44:11.782-04:00With someone like Bradbury, it's hard to belie...With someone like Bradbury, it's hard to believe he's gone because his work vibrates in my cells and echoes through my consciousness...and will always. He had, and still has, such a profound impact on me.<br /><br />And Kubert? One look at a 60's SGT. ROCK cover and I'm eight years old again...which means Joe K alive and well and drawing some of the most dynamic comics ever.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-28507045137326274742012-08-13T18:33:26.956-04:002012-08-13T18:33:26.956-04:00I am shocked. It seems that all my longtime favori...I am shocked. It seems that all my longtime favorites are departing one after another this past year. Joe Kubert seemed so full of vitality, the thought of him passing just seems alien to me. Much like with Bradbury, this will take some time ot process> (Hell, it still hasn't really sunk in that Ray is gone!)Waylonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401043437179086649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-7993445137693273702012-08-13T14:03:43.240-04:002012-08-13T14:03:43.240-04:00I grew up with the classic Kubert of the 60's,...I grew up with the classic Kubert of the 60's, Dru: nobody drew a better Hawkman or a more gut-wrenching war comic. The amazing thing is that he just kept going, improving, growing—as those projects you mention prove. A great talent and a great inspiration.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-27934874369707019492012-08-13T13:58:56.518-04:002012-08-13T13:58:56.518-04:00Fax from Sarajevo might have been the first Joe Ku...Fax from Sarajevo might have been the first Joe Kubert comic I read. I still love that book. It's a pretty underrated classic. Yossel is another exceptional piece of work. Just on Saturday, I was reading Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place for the first time.<br /><br />Rest in power, Joe Kubert. Dru Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388790989950008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-56708368620084718382012-08-13T13:28:26.086-04:002012-08-13T13:28:26.086-04:00To even be mentioned in the same breath as Ray Bra...To even be mentioned in the same breath as Ray Bradbury is an honor, Daniel...so thank you! <br /><br />Hope you enjoy MERCY. It's a project I'd love to see back in print one of these days. The rights have returned to us, it's just a question of finding someone to publish this offbeat tale.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-8266205056622813902012-08-13T13:24:03.476-04:002012-08-13T13:24:03.476-04:00On a more "positive side", my copy of &q...On a more "positive side", my copy of "Mercy" arrived today and despite the fact I ordered BD from Amazon, it is already in Brazil. I know of that because Amazon gives the tracking tool to their customers. So, I am constantly checking it. I saw your post here, your preface to the French Edition, where you mentioned Ray Bradbury was an hero and as someone who could write fantasy without relying on monsters or ghosts, just by looking the beauty of reality. This pretty much sums up why I like Bradburies stories and perhaps you are, on an unique way, one of his greatest followers.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785036764755424605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-10032260501016270752012-08-13T11:53:41.467-04:002012-08-13T11:53:41.467-04:00Indeed, Daniel.Indeed, Daniel.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-89720345580676304232012-08-13T06:31:29.130-04:002012-08-13T06:31:29.130-04:00Another huge lost. RIP.Another huge lost. RIP.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785036764755424605noreply@blogger.com