It is my sad duty to report the passing of comic legend Dick Giordano. He leaves behind a massive amount of amazing comic work, including some of the most memorable and recognizable linework in the medium. As an artist he the reputation of being one of the finest editors and executives DC Comics ever had. Dick Giordano was 77 years old.

Giordano broke into the comic industry in the 1950’s as a penciler and inker for small upstart Charlton Comics. By 1965 Dick had risen to Editor-in-Chief; riding the success of “Action Heroes” greats like Captain Atom and the Blue Beetle.

In the late ‘60s, Dick started what would become an incredible run with DC Comics. Aside from his editorial duties, he served as an inker for many years before he joined Neal Adams’ Continuity Studios, working on some of the quintessential issues of Batman and Green Lantern/Green Arrow. Giordano also worked on the genre defining blockbusters Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali and  Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man.

In the ‘80s Giordano rejoined DC as Executive Editor. As DC’s head of the creative department, Giordano is largely credited with spearheading some of the most important comics of the last 30 years, including the first major DC event “Crisis on Infinite Earths” and “Watchmen”.

Just as important as any of his DC comic work is Giordano’s role in the Hero Initiative fund.

Giordano was a friend to everyone in the comic business and was widely known as one of the most liked men in the industry. He played instrumental roles in starting and fostering the careers of some of the mediums finest talent. The world lost a great man today. My support and sympathy are with his friends and family.