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Remembering Darwyn – #RIPDarwynCooke

Published Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:59 -0500

Last updated Fri, 17 May 2019 18:14:00 -0500

Darwyn Cooke, November 16th, 1962 – May 14th, 2016. He died three years ago today. And last night (while I was asleep) his friend and colleague Frank Tieri took a private tradition public. He tweeted out

I'll be raising a glass 🥃 to the guy tonight at midnight & posting it as it's become sort of a tradition between myself & his close friends to do so on the anniversary of his passing. Whether you knew him or if you were just a fan you're welcome to do the same #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/Ah8r7zkYl2

— Frank Tieri (@FrankTieri) May 13, 2019

And it just kept on going and growing.

Raising a glass to Darwyn tonight as a friend and a fan. If you knew him or if you were touched by his work, I encourage you to do the same. I think of him every time I put pen to paper, and I miss him at every con I do. There will never be another like him. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/QE2pc3Ya7o

— Becky Cloonan 🔮 (@beckycloonan) May 14, 2019

For Dar, from Adam & Allison #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/souAQ5pj7b

— Adam Hughes (@AH_AdamHughes) May 14, 2019

Three goddamn years. I'm not near a bottle or I would join my friends in a toast to this glorious person at midnight (New York time, of course). I love you, brother.#RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/dHwhPYkGav

— Scott Dunbier (@sdunbier) May 14, 2019

Raising a glass to legend (and friend) Darwyn Cooke – gone far too soon, but you'll live forever through your work, friendships, and legacy #RIPDARWYNCOOKE cheers 🥃 pic.twitter.com/Rn3IqyDtx7

— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) May 14, 2019

Sipping on some Four Roses and reading some Parker in honor of Mr. Darwyn Cooke. Cheers. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/RTFbm1ZDWl

— 💀Khary needs you to buy EXCELLENCE 5/8💀 (@kharyrandolph) May 14, 2019

Great seeing so much Darwyn Cooke art in remembrance of the third anniversary of his passing. He was on my mind today during a pitch for a special project that was first born during an NYCC dinner we shared. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE In other words, is Darwyn well-missed? pic.twitter.com/jJdte7zfeP

— Chris Ryall (@chris_ryall) May 14, 2019

#RIPDarwynCooke. 🥃cheers! Had the pleasure of talking Lee Marvin movies with him many times when I was an editor at DC Comics! pic.twitter.com/LXG3BYt0nJ

— Peter J. Tomasi (@PeterJTomasi) May 14, 2019

One of the greatest. I only got to meet him a few times, but I always walked away with a lesson or a story to tell. It's hard to describe how much I admired and looked up to him. Cheers to you, Darwyn. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/AIkApPBYxP

— Joshua Williamson (@Williamson_Josh) May 14, 2019

Up late pouring one out in memoriam: Darwyn Cooke, wildly talented artist and storyteller, honourable and kind friend, gone too damn soon #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/w6q4DYjLV4

— Nathalie Atkinson (@NathAt) May 14, 2019

Thinking tonight about Darwyn, who made it all so fun. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/6ujuF7Ut3Y

— Paul_Dini (@Paul_Dini) May 14, 2019

{} Getting ready to pour one out for the annual #RIPDARWYNCOOKE challenge. I know it means something to those closer like @jpalmiotti @FrankTieri @bendefeo @Devilpig666 @AmandaRantsAlot and more, however best we can do to honor the legend is be good friends. pic.twitter.com/ZvgN3RQksM

— PatrickWedge (@trickwedge) May 14, 2019

As bright and glorious as his superhero work could be, Darwyn Cooke understood the morbid appeal of Film Noir. And dammit, you won't ever find a better adaptation of Richard Stark's Parker. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/ZOW6GgFu4I

— Brad Gullickson (@MouthDork) May 14, 2019

Pouring a drink out tonight and thinking of Darwyn, and I know many of us are doing the same. He's never really gone. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/UuoaLxCT2a

— Michael Cho (@Michael_Cho) May 14, 2019

#RIPDARWYNCOOKE who wrote and drew the single best Catwoman story ever, the gold standard by which all others must be measured. pic.twitter.com/u2xcSAuaCi

— Joseph P. Illidge (@JosephPIllidge) May 14, 2019

Raising a glass to Darwyn Cooke tonight #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/CanhOKpbY1

— Marco (@MARCUSPACK16) May 14, 2019

Darwyn is always going to be a legend, he will always be one of the best comic creators ever for me #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/oc72u2v0Sp

— Mark Danvers 🌈 (@MWDanvers) May 14, 2019

Here's a glimpse of an original Darwyn Cooke page on the anniversary of his death. If you like his work, you're several giant footsteps closer to being my friend. This one is framed in my wife's study. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/Y0Bjy2B5SH

— Andrew Scott (@_AndrewScott) May 13, 2019

There was so much. So much, so much had to be left out. Small bits like the 1954 LOOK magazine covers of Gina Lollobrigida that inspired the look of Catwoman/Selina Kyle. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/NpyMS4gPpj

— Nathalie Atkinson (@NathAt) May 14, 2019

He was such an amazing artist. #RIPDarwynCooke pic.twitter.com/G0T4CVDHFW

— Sterling Gates (@sterlinggates) May 14, 2019

Let's have that drink we never had before. Love ya, pal. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/YT4Ln9aHgL

— Ben DeFeo (@bendefeo) May 14, 2019

Ending the day with a glass of scotch for Darwyn Cooke, whose death this night 3 years ago went through TCAF like a sick tidal wave. The industry and the art form are worse for his passing. Much love to @Nicest_Girl_Evr & everybody else missing a friend tonight. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/TJfVUOHVhe

— Scott Chantler (@scottchantler) May 14, 2019

I don't drink or smoke anymore. I'm pretty sure Dar would somehow simultaneously give me shit and tell me "good work, kid." The world remains considerably darker without him in it. #RIPDarwynCooke

— Joshua Hale Fialkov (@JoshFialkov) May 14, 2019

Missing animation amigo Darwyn Cooke as are all who knew & admired him. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE https://t.co/uFReBbU3DK

— Shannon Eric Denton (@ShannonDenton) May 13, 2019

To my compadre… till we meet again, brother. #DarwynCooke #RIPDARWYNCOOKE #Thosewerethedaysmyfriend #salute @Nicest_Girl_Evr pic.twitter.com/OFZtbulbDB

— Billy Tucci (@BillyTucci) May 14, 2019

Today we remember Darwyn Cooke, who sadly passed away three years ago. Darwyn was one of the greatest to ever tell a tale. Here are a few favorites from us, but we could present any of his wonderful pieces and hold them in a gallery. Thank you for everything. #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/YAGbHyZ5Jk

— Midtown Comics (@MidtownComics) May 14, 2019

And the man who kicked it all off and got it trending…

Moscow Mule in a stolen copper mug. Somehow I think the man would approve. Miss ya every day, brother #RIPDARWYNCOOKE pic.twitter.com/bseQzuBnGE

— Frank Tieri (@FrankTieri) May 14, 2019

And now #RIPDARWYNCOOKE is trending. Well done, guys. Somewhere that f-cker is smiling about all this pic.twitter.com/SIc9DnzXcC

— Frank Tieri (@FrankTieri) May 14, 2019

And you know how much I loved him and you, Marsha. Really wish he was still here to share the drink with us, the bastard #RIPDARWYNCOOKE https://t.co/K9Fag5YTtd

— Frank Tieri (@FrankTieri) May 14, 2019

We join the comics community in raising a glass to the memory of Darwyn Cooke. And then pouring it over the head of Axel Alonso…. well, it's traditional now, isn't it?

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