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- johndi, on 10/12/2007, -4/+89Most people only wish they could make a living doing something they love so much. "He had a genuine love for comics and for science fiction and for fantasy, and he lived in it," Meth said. "He loved his work." The way his friends and family talk about him it sounds like that is how he wanted to be remembered.
- arusso, on 10/12/2007, -4/+51You're an idiot.. Like jouhndi said--the man was lucky enough to do something he loves for a good portion of his life... Hell, if most of us could get away with not having to grow up and do what we love, we would--for some of us that would be playing computer games, others would be to work on their hot rods, and for him it was to create a fantasy world and draw it for the world to see...
As a long time fan of X-Men, I say thank you to Dave... May he rest in peace with his Green Lantern shirt... - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+27The guy loved comics...give him credit where Credit is due.
And he first started his work at DC Comics anyway.
Live on my friend - olddirtycr, on 10/12/2007, -8/+33Normally i'd agree but this is differant IMO. He made marvel what it is today so of course he probably walks around his house full costumed.
- VorpalK, on 10/12/2007, -0/+23Yep, He drew "Legion of Super-heroes" before going to Marvel. One of his X-men related creations, the Shi-ar Imperial Guard, was a spoof on his own character designs for LSH.
/comicnerd_off - ErrorOfRuto, on 10/12/2007, -1/+21The comic worlds equivalent to a cowboy dying with his boots on. R.I.P.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -16/+35If I were a pornographer, I would also sleep covered with porno related material every night.
- theboohi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+18RIP dude. I love the X-Men comics and this guy made them awesome.
- glorybox, on 10/12/2007, -2/+20The article says he got his big break with DC Comics before moving to Marvel.
- raynar, on 10/12/2007, -14/+30"If I were a pornographer, I would also sleep covered with porno related material every night."
I already do. It's stuck to me. - camstudio, on 10/12/2007, -1/+11@ 7umor ...
QUOTE: Cockrum died in his favorite chair at his home in Belton, South Carolina, after a long battle with diabetes and related complications, *his wife* Paty Cockrum said Tuesday.
He was married ... So he got laid plenty!
Why bother commenting without all the facts ...?
UPDATE: I mistakenly dugg you up, so I'm a shmuck too! - Alphateam, on 10/12/2007, -3/+13Because he liked Superman.....Superman fans die every day. That sure is a bad curse.
Lucky for you the jlebrech fans are safe.......for now. - dgh1973, on 10/12/2007, -1/+10Dugg, much respect.
- chazarmaveth, on 10/12/2007, -0/+9Why the hell wasn't he seeing any movie royalties? The man CREATED Storm and Nightcrawler and Colossus for pete's sake! Sigh... too often, creators get shafted by not reading the 1,000,000 lines of fine print and signing contracts that only a handful of greedy lawyers understand completely... sorry, Dave. I can see why you'd wear D.C. jammies after what Marvel put you through. Maybe I don't understand all of the details, but if they didn't at least have the decency to OFFER to cut you in on the franchise rights, screw 'em. Rest in peace.
- NewChar, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10Not a matter of "too soon", rather, people hate Dane Cook so you'll be dugg down to oblivion (he has some good jokes, the one you quoted is not one of them).
- Alphateam, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Not a big X-Men fan, but I totally respect this guy.
What class. He just loved comics and was proud of what he created. Lesser men would have tried to sue the pants off of the movie company and Marvel to get some scratch for his creations. Deserving or not some people do that all the time. He was just happy to see Strom come to life. He loved his fans and enjoyed life. What more would someone want? (Well I guess to live longer, but you know what I mean.) - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8I will quaff a beer to his memory. He was one of the great talents, and a great guy. RIP.
- PeakAction, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6I can't help but think that the headline is a bit irresponsible of CNN. It gives the impression that they're treating his death as somewhat of a joke. And, I think it's a crime that he has not received any royalties for characters he created. The studio should step up and take care of his family in reparation for what he gave them to make their billions.
- lightningrod220, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7the funny thing is Digg's profanity filter blocks his surname...
- crackerjack, on 10/12/2007, -5/+11@sfacets: You, my dear sir, are a jerk.
- Optimus, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5http://www.erbzine.com/mag10/cockrum4.jpg
http://dreamers.com/karetos/d/dcockrum.jpg
(remove profanity filter to see proper links :P)
The sad part wasn't his love of comics, it was his obesity that he never tackled. It took his life too soon. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6That's because there aren't any jlebrech fans.
- Leadhyena, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4In defence of sfacets, it really is embarassing, although not in the form in which he intended. Why is it that the news media latched onto the pajamas this guy was wearing when he died? Is it because they were trying to be cute? I'm a coder, but even if I were Larry Wall himself I'd be damned if when I die the only thing I'm remembered for is the perl camel shirt I wore when I died. The image diminishes this man in a time of mourning, and is thus disrespectful.
- Ghstfce, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5He was the renaissance man for the Marvel World. Rest in peace, you will be missed by many.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Superman wears Chuck Norris Pajamas
(sorry I could not resist) - BobbyShaftoe, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Rest in peace, Dave.
I respect and envy your ability to hold on to the best of childhood through your career even to the moment of your passing.
Peace out and God speed. - chromaphobic, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4DC is no better. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster fought to their graves to get any royalties from the Superman movies.
It's the nature of the beast. If you want to work for one of the big two, you sign away all rights to your creations. It sucks, but there's no shortage of artists and writers ready to sign on the dotted line so it's unlikely to change. There's more than enough other options outside Marvel and DC now for those who want rights and creative freedom as well, options which were sadly lacking in Dave's heyday. - Ethan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4I think the sad thing here (beyond his passing) is that he contributed so much to the world of sequential art - revitalized the X-Men, helped create many of the characters that are raking in millions for Marvel today, and didn't get any royalties. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Marvel is a completely evil corporate entity - they really stepped up and helped with the scholarship fund raising for the Sam Loeb Scholarship fund (Jeph Loeb's son). However, it is just sad that Dave probably lived the latter years of his life not being able to reap the rewards of the amazing contribution he made to comics.
- ZenMojo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3And there he goes. Trailing behind him, the fondest memories of my youth.... Godspeed.
- ant9821, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3As a long time X-Men reader I had the pleasure of enjoying his work. May he rest in peace.
- AlbinoRaven, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3:(
Grew up with his work and now my son is too. Thanks for building my imagination and many others. - Desslok, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3DC and Marvel were both guilty of that. Unfortunately, creator rights didn't really get taken seriously until the 80s, and even then it was a struggle with management.
Good bye Dave Cockrum, you will be missed. - hifiDesign, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5I love how the diggtards can't resist criticizing a dead comic book artist. Some of you guys have some serious karmic issues headed your way...
- amoirae, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Beyond his work with the X-Men(where he designed Phoenix's costume) and the Legion he also drew and designed the costume for Ms. Marvel. Okay, he had a thing for sashes.
His work was unique unlike the cookie cutter artists of today who are mostly derivative of whatever is the hot style of the day. - freakgd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2"Dave saw the movie and he cried -- not because he was bitter," Meth said. "He cried because his characters were on screen and they were living."
This made the story for me. - ampersand2001, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3RIP, Dave. Thank you so much.
- rhoelshe, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2McFarlane's no better. Ask Neil Gaiman.
- AARGH2K, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I remember clearly when I picked up Giant Size X-Men #1 off a comic rack on a family trip out west, it was that amazing. Rest in peace Dave, and prayers to his family....
- bobcorrigan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I was trying to be oblique in my reference out of respect for digg readers' inclination towards secular humanism. Looks like it didn't work too well...thanks jett for the translation.
- SVPirate, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Big respect to Dave, he'll be sorely missed...
... now for gods sakes leave the man alone! - miggie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I love Storm. She was the first black person I ever saw in comics. It was because I started reading comics in college. Yeah the media is taking as a joke; but one question were do you buy adult size Superman pajamas and I do I get some?
- BentCorner, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2The guy was a wonderful man and added many positive contributions to comics. He will be missed.
- jett, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1this is what he means ...
Gospel according to Mark chapter 10 verse 15: "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein." - joshcook83, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1i read an article on him in wizard a while back. it's a shame that someone who had such a vital role in creating something as huge and well-loved as x-men died essentially penniless.
RIP - EyeLike, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1RIP, We'll Miss Ya
- goofy_goober, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3He died how he lived; as a nerd.
- elpayo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1"Dave saw the [X-Men] movie and he cried -- not because he was bitter," Meth said. "He cried because his characters were on screen and they were living."
Seems like that was reward enough for him. - anotherjeff, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1that is how i want to die.
- Hassassin, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1This man is my hero! Embracing what he loved until the very end... Rest in Peace.
- sfacets, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Some people have the luxury of being able to act like kids all their lives. The rest of us grow up and work or a living. Who cares if this guy died wearing cartoon clothes? Does that make him special?
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