Twitter Updates for 2009-10-16

• RT @elizabethamber: Getting the new pc set up. Just recorded a youtube reminder about Wonder Woman Day, Oct 24-25 at Comic Fusion! #
• RT @ComicBookdotcom: Wolverine Creator Len Wein Talks About the Film: Rotten Tomatoes Whilst not known around the gl.. http://bit.ly/1Ql7co #
• RT @WizardWorld: Toronto Comic Con Dates Announced! March 26-28, 2010! http://bit.ly/tuPK6 #
• RT @vertigo_comics: Vertigo: Graphic Content – A Gallery of Vertigo Covers: http://bit.ly/Txa8t #
• RT @johannadc: New blog post: Peanuts 1970's Collection http://bit.ly/29syGP #
• RT @StrayHood201: Photo: Great Photo. Leonard Nimoy in full costume as Spock posing in front of a Buick. http://tumblr.com/xqz3jsh47 #
• RT @Maukingbird: Issue 12 of Comicbook Crossfire is now available at http://tinyurl.com/yfj57ur or on iTunes! We had so much fun on this. #
• RT @elizabethamber: Wonder Woman Day reminder http://ff.im/-9Wouh #
• RT @comicbox: In the box : Preview: X-Men Legacy #228 http://bit.ly/4s4IdA #
• RT @ComicGeekSpeak: CGS & @GeekSyndicate unite! http://bit.ly/4njucd #
• RT @LordShaper: New at The Furnace: More Comixology News! http://bit.ly/3R5C8L #
• RT @eliopoulos: I made the news. Thanks @mouseworldradio http://pic.gd/8ffad7 #
• I never left and I love the latest version, so easy to use!! RT @StrayHood201: I think it's about time I got back on WordPress. #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Blackest Night takes top spot, Marvel still on top (http://bit.ly/1X5glR) http://bit.ly/1X5glR #
• RT @LordShaper: More Comixology News! http://bit.ly/AiWG0 #
• RT @mtvsplashpage: Doug Jones Unsure Of 'Silver Surfer' Movie, Addresses 'Green Lantern' Rumors http://bit.ly/ZGutC #
• RT @gccomics: GUY DAVIS signing today at GCCOMICS LOOP starts at 4:30 to 6:30pm – please wear pants if attending. #
• RT @glspotlight: Actor Doug Jones reconfirms what we knew. He's not been offered ANY role in "Green Lantern" film http://bit.ly/ZGutC #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Comicbook Artists Guild to hold meet and greet next week (http://bit.ly/4qEY7R) http://bit.ly/4qEY7R #
• RT @BlaqueSaber: #DigitalComics Interview about @ccomics here: http://twurl.nl/bg5vxa #
• RT @DriveThruComics: Good Morning Twitter! Phantom Jack, Ex Occultus & Dragonring Now Available: http://bit.ly/ditWt #
• RT @ComicList: Indie Month-to-Month Sales: August 2009http://ping.fm/DoL9s #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Heroes for Hire arrive at the Super Hero Show (http://bit.ly/Rg1uc) http://bit.ly/Rg1uc #
• RT @swtor: The Battle for Balmorra! Read More… http://tinyurl.com/yfa6p87 #
• RT @TheNerdyBird: Yes, today and tomorrow I'll be at Big Apple Comic-Con. Henceforth, #bacc. #
• RT @Maukingbird: @tftlongbox Thanks so much for the retweet!! Anytime! #
• RT @acomicbookgirl: Breakfast with Black Manta – http://moby.to/fxma7l #
• RT @jimlee00: Holy crap! Watchmen cocreator and artist @davegibbons90 now on Twitter! #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Boom! Studios announces sell out issues (http://bit.ly/1KgJ7x) http://bit.ly/1KgJ7x #
• Damn RT @TonyIsabella: RIP George Tuska 1916-2009. We've lost another comics legend. #
• oh my! RT @GeekyWhiteGuy: You take a hot dog, stuff it with some Jack Cheese, wrap it in a pizza…you got yourself a Pizza Blaster! #
• RT @lettinyoustarve: Batgirl was really good this week in case you didnt pick it up, I urge you to reconsider. <3 #
• RT @ComicList: NY Times Graphic Books Best Seller List for October 16, 2009http://ping.fm/rA50d #
• RT @davegibbons90: Holy crap backatchyall! Thanks for the welcome. #
• RT @joshcrawley: Welcome to Watchmen cocreator and artist @davegibbons90! (via @jimlee00) #
• RT @joshcrawley: http://tinyurl.com/yl57gd9 Support great indie creators like @atomictiki over @DCBS! #
• RT @mouseguard: Big Apple Con starts in 30 min!!!I need to get coffee and a muffin 1st….can I make it? #
• RT @CBGXtra: RIP George Tuska 1916-2009 http://bit.ly/1R0571 #
• RT @Marvel: Marvel Super Hero Squad Video Game Spotlight: Iron Man http://is.gd/4mCYc #HeroUp #
• RT @BeaucoupKevin: Oh hey, Daily Batman! http://is.gd/4mGXr #
• RT @THR: Lights out for 'Green Lantern' in Oz Falling dollar makes overseas shooting less viable http://bit.ly/3GIP09 #
• RT @iversecomics: We're celebrating the FREE release of iVerse Comics today by giving away 2 $50 iTunes Gift Cards! #
• RT @iversecomics: If you have purchased the app in the past you are automatically entered. There are two ways to enter. #
• RT @glspotlight: "Green Lantern" film will NOT shoot in Australia http://tinyurl.com/yjbeqlc #
• RT @joshcrawley: Who is my comic book god? http://tinyurl.com/yjpqnuc (hint: it's @jamessime) #
• RT @UberDorkGirlie: Ever wanna tell your boss to get bent? Help my girl @geekgirldiva hit 5K followers today so she can tell hers! >;-) #
• RT @iversecomics: iVerse Comics is now FREE in iTuneshttp://bit.ly/VzadF Download it now and get over 35 FREE comics! #
• RT @mtvsplashpage: Wolverine Creator Expects 'Noble Warrior' In Movie's Sequel, Comments On 'Watchmen' Ending http://bit.ly/oOwQJ #
• RT @CBR: Comic Book Legends Revealed http://bit.ly/4hpq7o #
• RT @dragonage: Mass Effect 2 has announced it's release date! It will be released in North America on January 26 and… http://bit.ly/boF5d #
• RT @iversecomics: Note – if you've downloaded the app you do need to have Push Notifications turned on to get an alert if you win! #
• RT @csnsider: Half a century on, Asterix still holding out. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jAFFBLDsebXhYlpGaL4A6nlDjT5Q #
• RT @Newsarama: @SpeedsterSite ha ha! We'll have the Superman Solicits up around 5 or 530 Eastern; there's some REALLY cool stuff in there! #
• RT @mtvsplashpage: Sam Raimi Promises 'Spider-Man 4' Will 'Get Back To Basics' http://bit.ly/zDuzc #
• RT @SpeedForceOrg: Blackest Night: Flash #2 Solicited http://speedforce.org/6149 (in case you missed it last night) #
• RT @comiXology: Nice, our main app is about to pass our free version in the free app rankings #
• RT @Robot6: R.I.P. George Tuska, 1916-2009: George Tuska, the Golden/Silver/Bronze Age artist whose career in comics .. http://bit.ly/3yd8Ar #
• RT @derekcoward: *Sigh* No, I don't know if there is going to be a DC Noise this week. I haven't received any files yet. Please RT #
• RT @comicart1: Trouble with Comics: The Group Blog of Comic Book Galaxy: Flashmob … http://bit.ly/2RiwIC #
• RT @BSCreview: VALIANT gets publisher and president http://bit.ly/yBIcw #
• RT @GabeBridwell: Andy Kubert is signing here right now (booth #235). #
• RT @scifirules: Dr. Horrible will star in a Batman musical #scifi http://bit.ly/1Vs4n8 #
• oooo K RT @ComicVine: Sounds like Warner Home Video is planning a sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. http://bit.ly/4lwB9c #
• congrats to you too! RT @skottieyoung: @JAFlanagan congrats my friend. My son will be here any day now. We're 3 weeks from our due date. #
• RT @mtvsplashpage: The Balloon Boy, Brian Bendis' 10th Anniversary And 'Time Jumper' In Today's Twitter Report http://bit.ly/23syK #
• RT @CBR: Slott Talks "Mighty Avengers" http://bit.ly/129uAz #
• RT @Atomic_Comics: Sale starts today: Buy1Get1Free of all 3-month wall books & back issues!! Variants are included!! Come and get 'em! #
• RT @derekcoward: DC Noise Episode 58 http://ff.im/9XEp6 #
• RT @ComicVine: Money Talks: 'Green Lantern' movie delays http://bit.ly/32qSHm #
• RT @davebaxter: Do you like mobile comics? Get them from @panelfly @iversecomics @comiXology @robotcomics #
• RT @EugePYDK: Google Wave is my excuse to just constantly embed bad music clips when I say something that resembles a song lyric #
• RT @TheNerdyBird: I JUST INTERVIEWED HELEN SLATER!!! #bacc #
• RT @anthonyferrante: #followfriday @TylerJamesComic because he's close to 200 and so am I. #
• RT @bleedingcool: New blog post: Big Apple Con – Taking A Few Snaps http://bit.ly/4uLeWR #
• RT @robotcomics: Interesting stuff: Google to launch new Google Editions Platform Reader – http://bit.ly/2TK1cW #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: The Controversial Mary Jane (http://bit.ly/31Nivu) http://bit.ly/31Nivu #
• Thanks! @writefast #FF #
• RT @JimMcCann: MUST WATCH Star Wars Video of the Day: Lasers are NOISY! http://bit.ly/NcW72 #
• RT @CBR: Shamus and Big Apple Go Head-To-Head With NYCC http://bit.ly/2YiX5A #
• RT @tunegeek: Loving the Monty Python channel on Sirius! Estimated time until I'm driving Jan nuts with Python references is two days. #
• RT @DarkHorseComics: Follow Friday folks – we'll have a big announcement next week. What could it be?!?! #
• RT @MajorSpoilers: New post: Boom! Studios Sneak Peek for the Week of October 21, 2009 (http://bit.ly/2grX0I) http://bit.ly/2grX0I #
• ewww RT @Comixace: Con wars: Big Apple 2010 picks sames dates as New York Comic-con http://bit.ly/2MU94G #
• RT @Marvel: Check out the 27 newest digital comics available in Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, including five freebies! http://is.gd/4mRKZ #
• RT @Marvel: The Weekly Watcher: October 16, 2009 http://is.gd/4mS0N @damiella guest-hosts our weekly video newscast this week! #
• RT @rickmarshall: Make sure to check out @kielphegley's analysis of the NYCC vs. Big Apple con war, too: http://bit.ly/2Rea8U #
• RT @ronmarz: Well, what a shock. Balloon boy's dad has been shopping around a reality show about the family. #
• RT @scifirules: Fox exec worried he'd "burn in hell" over Dollhouse #scifi http://bit.ly/3aB3Od #
• RT @comicmix: The Point Radio: Edward James Olmos on 'Battlestar: Galactica' vs. 'Blade Runner' and the Big Apple Con! http://bit.ly/3M2VqR #
• RT @rahbgee: The penitent man will pass! #
• RT @thinkgeek: OMG Geek O'Clock already!? IT IS! $10 off > $30 order, checkout code GEEKOCLOCK til 6pm EST. Go! #
• RT @DC_NATION: DCU: The Source – A Friday hint from Sattler: http://bit.ly/15RXje #
• RT @CBR: 'Green Lantern' Leaves Australia http://bit.ly/zqUY9 #
• RT @Robot6: World War Con: Big Apple 2010 scheduled for same weekend as NYCC 2010: Many things can be and have been .. http://bit.ly/4d7wm2 #
• RT @comicwallet: Post Edited: Here's the Line-up for the 400th Twitter Follower Sale (http://bit.ly/2jxs2Q) http://bit.ly/2jxs2Q #
• RT @GeekTyrant: Star Wars: The Living Dead Strike Back Zombie parody Art http://su.pr/ACo7ep #

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George Tuska, R.I.P. | BobGreenberger.com

George Tuska, R.I.P. | BobGreenberger.com

George Tuska, R.I.P.

Posted by Bob Greenberger on October 16, 2009

Tony Isabella is reporting that long-time comics artist George Tuska has passed away yesterday at age 93.

Another piece of my childhood has vanished. I first encountered George’s work when he replaced Gene Colan as artist on Iron Man and then stayed with the book for years. A versatile artist with a distinct style, you knew you were looking at a page of his work. His real people looked like real people and his action sequences moved with power. While never a graceful artist, he was a natural one, adept at the demands of the story regardless of genre.

It was many years later before I learned George really made his name on the crime comics of the late 1940s, including Crimes does not Pay. He vanished from comics for most of the 1950s and early 1960s, working in comic strips, notably Scorchy Smith and then taking over Buck Rogers until it folded, which led him to Marvel.

George drifted to DC in the late 1970s and did the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes comic strip in addition to runs on World’s Finest Comics, Challengers of the Unknown and various other DC properties until changing tastes reduced demand for his work and he retired to New Jersey, producing commissions and making occasional appearances.

I never got to know George, mostly because he rarely traveled into New York. By the time I was at DC, George had lost most of his hearing. When I wanted to commission Who’s Who pages, I dealt with his pleasant wife, Dot, who would accept on his behalf. The work always came in on time and was exactly what was request – a true pro.

Most recently, I read his introduction to the latest Marvel Masterwork Iron Man volume and wished he spoke a bit more about what it was like back then. Now we’ll never know.

Scoop – Where the Magic of Collecting Comes Alive! – Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to End

Scoop – Where the Magic of Collecting Comes Alive! – Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to End

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to End

At the Diamond Comic Distributors – Alliance Game Distributors Retailer Summit that was held in Baltimore October 11-13, 2009, Dark Horse Comics announced that one of the longest running Star Wars titles, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, would come to an end with #50.

Online, fans immediately began to speculate on what was going on. While the title set to replace Knights has yet to be confirmed publically, it’s a pretty good bet that Dark Horse and Lucasfilm wouldn’t eliminate such a popular series without something to take its place.

Though he wouldn’t comment directly on what was waiting in the wings, writer John Jackson Miller did offer Scoop some surprising insights into the series that will soon conclude.

“Fifty issues on a comics series is a great run, and we’ve really pulled out all the stops in the last storyline to produce an ending that people will remember. Dangers that have been lurking throughout the entire series come to the fore at the worst possible time for our heroes. One of my aims was to produce stories that would reward repeat readings — and I think fans will be surprised by just how many of the secrets we’ll reveal have been right in front of them all the time!” he said.
Part of the reason for concentrating on a big pay-off for longtime readers is that, as a writer, he wanted to thank them for sticking with the series.
“A lot of talented people worked hard to produce this series, and Dark Horse and Lucasfilm have been supportive every step of the way. While I’m already at work on my next projects (including January’s new Mass Effect title at Dark Horse), Knights will always have a special place in my heart. The response from the Knights fans to the series has been really gratifying — and we don’t plan to disappoint them now!” he said.