Darwyn Cooke Interview (What's wrong with Comics) HEROES CON 2011

[@kencoleman5007]

I think that there's also a place in comics for sophistication and more complex stories, but I think that this world has lost not just a great artist, but a conscience of the Industry. RIP Darwyn Cooke

[@slasher0630]

There is, in other genres. Everyone would rather reinvent existing characters snd other writers take on them to make the stories they see fit....when u can just make up ur own characters nd tell us story

[@CikisHelyzet]

In real life Darwyn was just as great a human.

[@Joemantler]

Here, here! In the 90s, comics abandoned the Young Readers, esp Young Boys. AND then, they abandoned Western Civilization, and Virtue.

[@bradenhogan2]

There is a PLACE, but they should be the EXCEPTION and not the RULE. If kids aren’t allowed to watch superhero fiction, then it is only a fad

[@shadowmatt6928]

I cant believe this was ten years ago sounds like he is talking about today

[@matildacooke685]

I was there but like he always did he went strong I still remember when I met him first at TCAF I miss him but you can't stop what the world does. we used to colour in hello kitty books and we would go to Tampa Bay. and clearwater beach, once we went to Disney I will never forget him.

[@echopeakbicycling85]

Bless you. Hope you are doing well, today. His work and words continues to inspire us all.

[@alexh4319]

Rest in Peace Legend. You're in a better place now.

[@MutantsInDisguise]

The sad thing is, both TDKR and Watchmen were supossed to be a boost to the comic book industry. But most "creators" completely misunderstood what these books were about.

[@incubustimelord5947]

I liked the New Frontier. That was such a good story.

[@art_vandelay7845]

In my opinion, it was the antithesis to watchmen. Watchmen deconstructed the superhero genre, a new frontier build it back up.

[@milosradmilac5396]

Right as always.... :( I loved his work, his view on comics. RIP Darwyn Cooke

[@matildacooke685]

he was my uncle

[@MutantsInDisguise]

He was a great artist. I loved Batman: Ego.

[@CikisHelyzet]

He was a great human I knew through work. He still is your uncle and will literally never be forgotten. 🖤

[@guruuu6609]

That is so cool and awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@Meantime_Creations]

Hey Matilda!

[@tapesoncassette]

Good interview. Speaks the truth for all of us clowns who are just trying to make comics for fun and for storytelling.

[@barbfrmsf]

may he rest in peace thanks for sharing your talent with us

[@Joemantler]

I think he was off about digital. But he was dead on about writing for young kids, making adventures, and featuring virtuous heroes. And you have to get back on the spinner racks at eye and hand level of every kids who walks into any store. You have to make exciting comics with exciting covers, with good stories that they want to read more of, at a price that allows impulse buying, and content that will not make any parent regret letting their child read it.

[@reanetsemoleleki8219]

If you wanna get in front of kids today then digital is the way to go. The whole thing is still being figured out so I don't think he's off. It's just not going to happen overnight. I heard that 50% of comics sold in North America were digital. That's today, while they're still in an imperfect form. Print isn't going anywhere, though. Not in this industry.

[@CikisHelyzet]

Disagree about yr take on digital

[@Joemantler]

@@reanetsemoleleki8219 Digital, like Direct Market, is something people have to actively search for. Putting things on Spinner Racks gets to their eye and hand level every time they go to the store. As to 50%, judging by the condition of the comic industry, that doesnt seem that great.

[@Joemantler]

@@CikisHelyzet Are you talking to me, or Reanetse? Either way, you are allowed to disagree. Hell, go out there and revitalize comics with digital, and I'll say "Gee, I was wrong. Way to go." I'm not anti digital. I just think it is a leaky life boat that isnt really going to save squat.

[@CikisHelyzet]

I was referring to your comment about digital vs. spinner racks. With all due respect, we have opinions and that doesn’t make any of them right or wrong. Nothing against tangible reading, or visual mediums, but the reality is that the internet is now considered an essential service. Many official govt, and institutional materials are only available digitally. Shops are moving to cashless, (pre-pandemic). Whether we want to embrace digital as the focal point or not, it is massive in our lives. Young people cannot reference life without it. Kids are given iPads before they are given books. I’m not going to say you are wrong, I will simply say, to deny reality in favour of ideals, and dismiss how critical digital media is to kids, is to get left behind. Paper based products are niche with young folks. These are kids interested in film photography, and typewriters... they are not the majority. We have to evolve with technology if we want to reach them. This is THEIR medium from the cradle.

[@jordanthomas4379]

I can only imagine what Darwyn thought about The Boys.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Fast forward to 2020...

[@mebobbygillis]

This guy was awesome! What a loss.

[@reanetsemoleleki8219]

Wasn't expecting that voice.

[@misterder8094]

Man, I miss him and his art.

[@mocrg]

Good bye Darwyn. Thanks for recording this for posterity.

[@tayojones9460]

RIP Cooke. Gutted. He died too soon, just like everyone else this year.

[@BehindThePanels]

I'm sorry. I loved darwyn. got to know him well after that. it was a joke between him and I, and Bruce timm, who also jokingly fell in that category. but yes, you're right. a tactless move. I loved darwyn and am so sad about his death.

[@RicksANERD]

What would even possess you to say that to him? Didn't your mother ever teach you about not having nice things to say? There's honesty, and there's being tactless. Clearly, you are the latter.

[@connerspencern]

I'm curious, why do you dislike Darwyn as an artist?

[@chkensammich]

Disliking tim sale too is crazy

[@wastelandsurvivor3909]

My names Darwyn

[@slothzizi]

RIP

[@Timartyn]

Your taste in artists is absurd to me but nice interview.