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The Comics Industry Reflects On… The Death Of Nelson Mandela

Published Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:57:25 -0600

Last updated Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:58:32 -0600

"You know that you are really famous the day that you discover you have become a comic character" – Nelson Mandela

From South African cartoonist Zapiro, after Mandela stepped down as President of South Africa, reflecting Mandela's humility. "Aikona" roughly translates as "no way, man".

Madiba – Rest in Peace A Tribute to an Icon – http://t.co/x9GQSgSh98 #FatherOfOurNation. #RIPMandela

— Zapiro (@zapiro) December 6, 2013

Sleep well, Nelson Mandela, you've done great, great things. #rip — Joshua Hale Fialkov (@JoshFialkov) December 5, 2013

Sorry to see that the great Nelson Mandela has passed away. He endured much and offered his people a lot of hope. — bobgreenberger (@bobgreenberger) December 5, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of Nelson Mandela. A towering figure on the world stage. — J.M. DeMatteis (@JMDeMatteis) December 5, 2013

Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela. — Pia Guerra (@PiaGuerra) December 5, 2013

As a young kid Nelson Mandela was my first exposure to what was going on in South Africa. RIP, sir. — Oeming (@Oeming) December 5, 2013

Oh no. Farewell, Nelson Mandela. He was a strong man spreading kindness in the wake of so much adversity. And. He. WON. #grateful — Page 45 (@PageFortyFive) December 5, 2013

Rest well Nelson Mandela. R.I.P. — Ben Abernathy (@Ben_Abernathy) December 5, 2013

pic.twitter.com/OE09T5bAaQ — Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) December 5, 2013

The Mandela premiere is happening right now and the real man has just died. RIP #Mandela — Noel Clarke (@NoelClarke) December 5, 2013

RIP Nelson Mandela — cullenbunn (@cullenbunn) December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela is free. http://t.co/xAVogXZJPi http://t.co/dDngmpZOH8 — Dave Elliott (@DeevElliott) December 5, 2013

Nerd complaints are trivial anyway, but never so much as when a real superhero dies. RIP Mandela. pic.twitter.com/J49Q6vsjpS

— Jai Nitz (@JAINITZ1) December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela's response to the worst that humanity has to offer was the best that humanity has to offer. I will forever be in awe.

— Branwyn Bigglestone (@Biggletron) December 5, 2013

Wow, Nelson Mandela. There's a guy's life who puts your notion of "shitty day" in perspective. Hero, legend, master. RIP. — Andy Khouri (@andykhouri) December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela… I have no words. — Mahmud Asrar (@MahmudAsrar) December 5, 2013

Ah fuck, Nelson Mandela… now THAT was an extraordinary life. — Joe Harris (@joeharris) December 5, 2013

pic.twitter.com/RqlJiEz3Rs — Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) December 5, 2013

The saddest part is we never got to ask Mandela what he thought of the Wonder Woman casting — Fred Van Lente (@fredvanlente) December 5, 2013

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela — Bill Sienkiewicz (@sinKEVitch) December 5, 2013

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela. — Shannon Eric Denton (@ShannonDenton) December 5, 2013

I rarely post tweets regarding the passing of prominent people. Nelson Mandela a huge exception. An incredible human being, already missed. — Paul Jenkins (@mypauljenkins) December 5, 2013

People comparing tone of Mandela coverage to Thatcher coverage. Almost as if one person was all about love and the other all about hate. — Seb Patrick (@sebpatrick) December 5, 2013

So long, Nelson Mandela, you were a good man. Thanks for all you have done. — FrancescoFrancavilla (@f_francavilla) December 5, 2013

RIP Nelson Mandela. In lieu of flowers, please perform acts of kindness, courage and dignity. — Joe Kelly (@JoeKellyMOA) December 5, 2013

Looking forward (/sarc) to watching republicans act like they've always supported Nelson Mandela and the fight against apartheid. — Joe Harris (@joeharris) December 5, 2013

pic.twitter.com/COqXyHvKVY — Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) December 5, 2013

Bricks from the wall of Nelson Mandela's house in Soweto, SA. #RIPMandela — Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) December 5, 2013

Most amazing thing Mandela did was establish the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. Look it up. It's blown my mind for the last 20 years.

— Joe Harris (@joeharris) December 5, 2013

"it always seems impossible until it is done." RIP Nelson Mandela

— DC Women Kicking Ass (@dcwomenkicknass) December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela showed the world what truly matters and to love with a grace that never goes out of style. A real life superhero. #RIP — Kirby Krackle (@kirbykrackle) December 5, 2013

2 Many DJs open the set with The Specias' Nelson Mandela track. TIME TO DANCE BYE — Andy Khouri (@andykhouri) December 6, 2013

@ChristophCondon The end of apartheid and Nelson Mandela getting out of prison & being elected president is what I was thinking of today. — Chris Burnham (@TheBurnham) December 6, 2013

"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace." -Nelson Mandela #RIPGoodSir — Siike(seek) Donnelly (@ExplodingBullet) December 6, 2013

I am grateful to have shared a planet with someone as courageous and dedicated to freedom as Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace. — Wil Wheaton (@wilw) December 6, 2013

"it would be wrong for African leaders to continue preaching non-violence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force" — Molly Crabapple (@mollycrabapple) December 6, 2013

previous quote by Mandela, who many an American classroom, including mine, tried to turn into a friendly ersatz-Ghandi of nice

— Molly Crabapple (@mollycrabapple) December 6, 2013

"Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake." ~Nelson Mandela

— Thankful Brennan (@Brennanator) December 5, 2013

RT @TheIllumiNerdi: We should never ever forget Nelson Mandela's legacy. He gave the human race hope.

— Joe Hill (@joe_hill) December 5, 2013

people complaining that Mandela coverage is on BBC1 AND 2, may be heartened to know that Keith Lemon is currently on ITV1 AND 2

— Robin Ince (@robinince) December 5, 2013

And a final word, again from Zapiro.