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The Comics Industry Pays Tribute To John Paul Leon
Remembering A Truly Distinctive Comics Artist
Many of John Paul Leon’s contemporaries and his friends have been remembering him online and here’s just a few…
From Twitter:
Just back in front of computer since yesterday and saw the sad news about #johnpaulleon passing away at 49. A truly gifted artist. Tried to get a few projects up and running while I was an editor at DC but timing never worked. My thoughts to his family. #ripjohnpaulleon
— Peter J. Tomasi (@PeterJTomasi) May 3, 2021
RIP John Paul Leon, a true artist whose every line revealed his depth, heart and humanity. (Unlettered beautiful pages from Black Widow: Deadly Origin.) pic.twitter.com/nm3Lle8pFO
— Bill Rosemann (@BillRosemann) May 2, 2021
It seems the news is out.
Last night we lost John Paul Leon, one of the greatest draftsmen in the history of comics, the kind of artist that EVERY artist revered. Those who loved him had some warning, but not enough. pic.twitter.com/1x73cComE7
— Chris Conroy (@ConroyForReal) May 2, 2021
RIP John Paul Leon. What a stellar talent and kind voice within our industry. You will be missed by many. #johnpaulleon pic.twitter.com/uUNQMtbkuE
— Shannon Eric Denton (@ShannonDenton) May 2, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear this. John Paul was an amazing talent, a wonderful collaborator and a great guy. I was very lucky to be able to work with him on a big story, sad that we won’t get to do the little story we had in the works, and devastated that he’s gone. RIP JPL. https://t.co/1IwYJd8iNL
— Kurt Busiek (@KurtBusiek) May 2, 2021
John Paul Leon passed away yesterday at the way too early age of 49. One of the greatest artists of our generation, he was also one of the nicest & most talented creators one could be lucky enough to have met. So young & still creating the very best work of his career. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/HqMTqW1q1k
— Jim Lee (@JimLee) May 3, 2021
I remain in awe of both his unrivaled draftsmanship & his stellar designwork-both of which were simply unparalleled & technically just so precise & perfect. But what really made me a fan was how he still squeezed in every bit of emotion & life in every image he created. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/2wswYtxFzF
— Jim Lee (@JimLee) May 3, 2021
Take a look at some of my favorite pieces John Paul Leon brought to life through his wizardry & you will see his continued brilliance & influence on all of us, the fans who loved him & his work. RIP JPL #Fcancer 3/3 pic.twitter.com/4pOyfAQULi
— Jim Lee (@JimLee) May 3, 2021
The last time I spoke with John Paul Leon was a few short months ago. I think that last line will haunt me forever. Hopefully as a reminder to stay in touch with those who have touched my soul. JP mentions he was a whiskey fan before the chemo. Well tonight I raise one for him. pic.twitter.com/Z2tqDhxgZL
— Mitch Gerads (@MitchGerads) May 2, 2021
On Facebook
Toward the end of Walter Simonson’s first year teaching at #SVA, he invited me to come speak to his class. I marched…
Posted by Jon Bogdanove on Sunday, 2 May 2021
This one is tough to write.
John Paul Leon caught the last train out this morning. JP was a brilliant artist and, I…
Posted by Walter Simonson on Sunday, 2 May 2021
Noting with sadness the passing of John Paul Leon, a talented contributor to DC and Milestone that I never had the…
Posted by Paul Levitz on Sunday, 2 May 2021
People can support the gofundme that has been set up to help his daughter. Here’s the link to that
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