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Tributes paid to 2000AD and Batman comics writer Alan Grant https://downthetubes.net/tributes-paid-to-2000ad-and-batman-comics-writer-alan-grant/ We are very sorry to report that 2000AD and Batman writer Alan Grant has died, after a long illness. His wife, Sue Grant, announced his passing on Facebook, earlier today. Our sympathies to Sue and family and friends at this very sad time. He will be very much missed, by so many. To say Alan was integral to the success of 2000AD, Britain’s best-known SF comic, often alongside John Wagner, would be an absolute understatement. He helped shape the success of the comic and so many of its characters, including as Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Robo-Hunter, Judge Anderson and so many, many more. His work in American comics, for DC Comics and Marvel, writing stories featuring Batman and The Punisher, for example, was, rightfully, critically acclaimed. More recently, he co-created the alien football star, Rok of the Reds, with John Wagner and artist Dan Cornwell, a brilliant independent, creator-owned series. “Everyone at 2000AD and Rebellion is devastated to hear of the passing of Alan Grant.” the publisher stated in an obituary to the creator. “Grant was one of his generation’s finest writers, combining a sharp eye for dialogue and political satire with a deep empathy that made his characters seem incredibly human and rounded. Through his work he had a profound and enduring influence on 2000AD and on the comics industry.” “Alan was not only a brilliantly talented comics writer (what a legacy of work he leaves us) but was also an incredibly kind and generous soul,” commented audio drama producer and comics publisher Andrew Mark Sewell. “I treasured the times spent in his company. My heart goes out to his lovely wife Sue, his family and friends.” “He’ll be missed by everyone who met him or simply enjoyed the huge amount of comics he gave us,” noted comic writer and publisher, Tim Pilcher. “He was such a help to me as a young artist with his advice,” commented artist Dave Kendall. “I’ll never forget his help and encouragement. A great man.” “Alan was such a generous man and if you had been lucky to be invited to Moniaive you will understand what he meant to his friends and the community,” noted writer and publisher George Lennox. “He always gave me kind advice about my writing and even went out his way to say kind words about my comics. “I’m so sad, that I’m crying,” commented artist Dave Pugh. “I just wish that his journey to his next life will be blessed with the love he created in this one.” “Alan Grant was a legend and legends never truly die,” feels artst and writer MontyNero. “He put the icon into iconoclastic with some of the funniest, fiercest, finest comics and books around. My heart goes out to Sue Grant, his family and close friends. Alan’s wit and hospitality made our trips to Moniaive some of our most treasured memories. Rest in Peace, Alan, you will be deeply missed.” Thank you, Alan. You were, and still are, rightfully, a Comics Legend.
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