Gruenwald’s widow wrote in the forward to the comic book:
“He remained true to his passion for comics, as he has truly become one with the story and blended himself in the very fiber of the book.”
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Today’s Tidbit – Becoming One With A Comic Book
Mark Guenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with Marvel Comics. His life was cut short at the young age of 43 when he suffered a fatal heart attack.
In his will he specified that he wished to be cremated and that his ashes be mixed into the ink used in one of Marvel’s titles. It took his wife, Catherine, some time to convince the comic book publisher to do it, but the company finally obliged. His ashes were mixed with the ink used to print the first-run trade paperback compilation of ‘Squadron Supreme’.
Gruenwald’s widow wrote in the forward to the comic book:
“He remained true to his passion for comics, as he has truly become one with the story and blended himself in the very fiber of the book.”
Gruenwald’s widow wrote in the forward to the comic book:
“He remained true to his passion for comics, as he has truly become one with the story and blended himself in the very fiber of the book.”
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An unusual request, but I'm glad that his wife managed to have his wishes carried out.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they did, too. It's a little weird, and maybe even creepy, but not an impossible wish to fulfill.
DeleteTalk about throwing yourself into your work!
ReplyDeleteHahaha...yes, indeed!
DeleteNow that's true passion. He certainly did "blend himself in the very fiber of the book."
ReplyDeleteHehehe...that's a great way of putting it!
DeleteI love it when people do crazy "burials" like this, so awesome. I'm glad he was able to have it his way :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad his family complied and fulfilled his wish!
Deletenever heard of him, but I should check out his work
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of him until I ran across this bit of trivia.
DeleteWhhhaaaaat?? Say Whhaaattt? Too creepy for me. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteIt kind of freaks me out, too! Very weird.
DeleteWouldn't work for bloggers.
ReplyDeleteHahaha...yes, you are right!
DeleteWell this is certainly the most original final resting place story! Great tidbit!
ReplyDeleteYes, very original!
DeleteNow that is passion!! Thanks Martha.
ReplyDeleteVery much so!
DeleteI don't know if I find this cool or creepy...
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Ana. I feel the same way!
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