The comic book industry lost an icon earlier today, with the passing of Lein Wein.
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The best-selling writer and editor had a pivotal role in bringing some iconic characters to the page, co-creating Wolverine and Swamp Thing, and editing Watchmen.
Many in the industry have already spoken out about Wein’s passing, and about his immeasurable impact on the comic industry. We’ve compiled some of those responses.
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Len Wein, co-creator of WOLVERINE and SWAMP THING & more responsible for the x-men you love than he gets credit for. Thank you. #RIP
— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) September 10, 2017
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One of the industry’s best writers.
— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) September 10, 2017
One of the industry’s best editors.
One of the industry’s best people.
RIP @LenWein.
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Len Wein. The fanboy made good, made legend. Co-creator of Swamp Thing, Wolverine, editor of Watchmen, writer of, well, everything. RIP. pic.twitter.com/ZYhDK7uOuH
— Tom King (@TomKingTK) September 10, 2017
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Extremely saddened to hear of Len Wein’s passing. Incredible writer, incredible person. Thank you Len for all you gave to us. RIP
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) September 10, 2017
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Co-created Wolverine & the new X-men. Co-kickstarted the modern comic book era with its most powerful metaphor. And more. RIP Len Wein. pic.twitter.com/TSiWChvfdI
— Joss Whedon (@joss) September 10, 2017
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Just heard about the passing of Len Wein. Heartbreaking. A person I never met who helped shape my childhood and made every day since richer.
— Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) September 10, 2017
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You can’t be hyperbolic when it comes to Len Wein’s legacy. He created, wrote and edited more great super hero stories than anyone. RIP
— Dave Wielgosz (@DaveWielgosz) September 10, 2017
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Just heard. RIP Len Wein. So very sorry to hear it. A terrific writer and a better friend. We will miss you so much.
— Kurt Busiek Resists (@KurtBusiek) September 10, 2017
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RIP the great #LenWein. He co-created Wolverine & Swamp Thing, both of which gave me a living as a writer & endless pleasure as a reader.
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) September 10, 2017
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Just heard. RIP Len Wein. So very sorry to hear it. A terrific writer and a better friend. We will miss you so much.
— Kurt Busiek Resists (@KurtBusiek) September 10, 2017
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Len Wein has passed away. Len co-created Swamp Thing, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler. His was a gigantic contribution to comics. pic.twitter.com/6d9dXfVBNw
— Patch Zircher (@PatrickZircher) September 10, 2017
Len Wein wrote a Detective Comics story that is, out of hundreds I’ve read, in my top 10 of greatest Batman stories. pic.twitter.com/ouRl5DMp8E
— Patch Zircher (@PatrickZircher) September 10, 2017
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This modern age of superhero cinema can be traced directly back to 2000’s X-Men. Which worked because of Wolverine–created by Len Wein.
— Marc Bernardin (@marcbernardin) September 10, 2017
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Len Wein created, wrote, or edited some of the most enduring characters and stories in comics. Important, influential, popular work. RIP.
— Andy Khouri (@andykhouri) September 10, 2017
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Len Wein. He wrote Swamp Thing, Phantom Stranger, & my favourite Batman stories. He showed 12 year old me that comics could be literature.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) September 10, 2017
Len Wein was the editor who brought the British creators to DC. He was one of the nicest people I’ve met, in 30 years in comics.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) September 10, 2017
He will be missed. And I will miss him.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) September 10, 2017
