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Post by BullocK on Jul 19, 2005 11:52:28 GMT -5
[shadow=red,left,300] Sad news for comic fansI loved his runs on Batman, especially during the Knightfall story arc. He will be missed.[/shadow] |
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Post by Ender on Jul 19, 2005 12:15:13 GMT -5
wow... that's too bad. how old was he?
the first time i read (or saw) aparo's work i believe was in A Death in the Family, and i loved his work. he's a great artist who will surely not be forgotten.
R.I.P
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Post by Arkham16 on Jul 19, 2005 12:42:01 GMT -5
That is sad news. He was really great. I always enjoyed his work.
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Post by dienekes96 on Jul 19, 2005 13:04:00 GMT -5
The regular Batman artist on the very first Batman comic I bought.
My thoughts are with his family. He was an outstanding artist.
Thanks for the memories,
Chuck
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Post by andyh40 on Jul 19, 2005 13:31:49 GMT -5
This is sad news indeed. Jim Aparo has always been one of my favorite all-time artists. I rank him alongside Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, John Romita...! I first became aware of him through his work at Charleton on The Phantom in the late 60's. Then Dick Giordano brought him over to do Aquaman, and let me tell you, nobody drew Aquaman like Aparo. He was one of the first artists at DC to actually bring the Marvel style of movement to his figures. It goes without saying that his Batman was every bit as good as Neal Adams! I will miss him.  |
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Post by Tyson1990 on Jul 19, 2005 13:34:54 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by Batlaw on Jul 19, 2005 14:08:08 GMT -5
Awful news. One of the greats in my mind. He will be missed.
RIP.
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Post by Texlexor on Jul 19, 2005 16:28:16 GMT -5
Jim Aparo was one of my favorite Batman artists, one of the best. I'm sad to hear that he has passed away.
His work will not be forgotten.
RIP
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Post by wayneson on Jul 19, 2005 17:33:34 GMT -5
He will be missed. Certainly he was one of the best comic artists of all time, and not just for Batman. As a fan of the Dark Knight I will always associate Jim with the great work he did on the "Knightfall" storyline, as well as "A Death in the Family." Sad news indeed. |
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Post by gotham95 on Jul 19, 2005 18:38:53 GMT -5
That is very sad news. He will be missed. He is on my short list of artists who's art on Batman was definitive. I too remember his work from Batman Death in the Family. RIP Mr. Aparo.
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jul 19, 2005 18:51:57 GMT -5
Sad news indeed. Like many he was one of the first regular batman artists I got to know while reading Batman. His work definately stood out. He will be missed, **Rest in Peace**
Did some research and found out he died from complications of an illness he was battling, he was 72 years old.
For those wishing to send along their condolences and best wishes to the family, a P.O. Box has been set up for the family to receive cards. The address is:
THE APARO FAMILY
P.O. BOX 28
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06852 - 0028
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Post by Batdan on Jul 19, 2005 19:28:15 GMT -5
He was one of the greats. Helped define Batman for a generation (or two) of us.
I most fondly remember his work on Brave and the Bold.
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Post by LAngeloMisterio on Jul 19, 2005 21:51:37 GMT -5
Sad news... Aparo did the best Batman in my book.
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Post by NAMTAB on Jul 19, 2005 22:03:17 GMT -5
Truly sad news, but thankfully Mr. Aparo's work will live one, thrilling new generations with his masterful and definitive version of the Dark Knight.
My condolences to his family and thanks for your work Mr. Aparo.
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Post by /\/\att on Jul 20, 2005 4:54:55 GMT -5
Terrible news! Mr Aparo was an amazing part of the Batman comic legacy. He will be sadly missed by fans everywhere.
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Post by ThatBlockoGuy on Jul 20, 2005 8:03:08 GMT -5
Jim Aparo drew most of the Bat books I read as a kid. He will be sorely missed.
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Post by Iron-Cow on Jul 20, 2005 19:19:37 GMT -5
Just in case you're interested, Chris Franklin of Shooting Star Comics just posted a Jim Aparo tribute over at Iron-Cow Prod. Here's the link: www.ironcowprod.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=122I'll definitely miss Mr. Aparo. His work was a big influence on me, and I know he's inspired countless others. Matt aka Iron-Cow |
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Post by banzaiboy on Jul 21, 2005 6:27:35 GMT -5
My friend and I had been talking about our favorite artists the past few weeks and Jim Aparo's name always came up. I told him before he went up to the SD comic con that I hope that Mr. Aparo would have a booth or make a surpise appearance and he could get me an autograph.
One of the artists I always think of when I think of Batman, I think he had an influence on the way I draw. I am sad that I never got to meet him and think there is a loss in the comic community.
Best wishes to his family,
(vVv)
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Post by thegothamite on Jul 22, 2005 6:11:18 GMT -5
Sad, sad news. Mr Aparo was my favorite artist growing up. His work on Brave& the Bold and Batman and The Outsiders is some of the greatest work in the history of comics. May he rest in peace.
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Post by IamI on Aug 11, 2005 21:51:36 GMT -5
Hey DC Direct, how about a tribute to a true Batman icon? RIP, Jim.
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Post by jlavaia on Aug 12, 2005 11:17:21 GMT -5
this is terrible news. at least his work will always live on with the bat fans.
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Post by The Demons Head on Aug 12, 2005 15:28:51 GMT -5
Wow.  ..Jim Aparo ...To me, he was one of those rare artists who exemplified the qualities of their respective era; Dick Sprang for the 40's...Neal Adams for the 70's...Jim Aparo for the late-80's, early 90's... May he rest in peace |
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Post by zorro on Aug 13, 2005 12:40:26 GMT -5
He was my favorite Batman artist. I loved the way he did the eyes of a characheter, and he caught the essential energy of what Batman is about. He also did Brave and the Bold and Batman and the Outsiders, also both of my favorites. He will be missed.
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Post by Robin on Aug 13, 2005 17:41:27 GMT -5
This is terrible news. I loved his work so much. He's a big inspiration on my artwork. He will be missed. RIP.
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..Jim Aparo 
