One A Day 2.0 Day #374 - Stature

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Day #373 - A Tribute to Gerry Conway

Gerry Conway changed the entire comics industry with one story.
There had been significant deaths in comics up to this point, such as Bucky and Uncle Ben, but the death of Gwen Stacy was truly significant and a huge game changer. Comic books grew up. Readers grew up. Mr. Conway set the stage for the future.

So many incredible stories. So many incredible characters, such as Werewolf By Night, Man-Thing, Mockingbird, Ben Reilly, Tombstone, Hammerhead, Firelord, Jackal, Man-Wolf and across the aisle Firestorm, Power Girl, Killer Croc, Killer Frost and Jason Todd.

A lifetime of talent and giving back to the comics community with his writing, humor, candor and always happy presence talking to the fans.

Thanks for everything, Mr. Conway. Rest well, kind sir.


Now onto characters Gerry either created or co-created -

Probably Gerry's most famous Marvel creation, where would we be without Frank Castle - another daring moment in comics by Mr. Conway.
Hey Hasbro - now's the time to revisit doing a better version of Frank's 1st appearance.

Gerry took Carol Danvers and reinvented her to be the
Her Hasbro - now's the time to give us the 70s Farrah hair head we should have already gotten, along with the bare midriff suit.

Gerry brought Marvel's version of Dracula into our lives, and we are all better off for it.
Ok Hasbro - now's the time for a proper Gene Colon-style update as a tribute.

Gerry added Hellcat to the Defenders.
Hey Hasbro - now's the time to give us an updated version on the new super articulated body.

Other characters Gerry Conway created or co-created that we don't have yet but would be amazing additions:

Enforcer

Glory Grant

Mister Fear (Larry Cranston)

Black Talon

Darkoth

Man-Bull

Zaladane

Tyrak

Ultimus/Demon Druid

Carrion (Malcolm McBride)

Dweller-In-Darkness

 

[BasilElks]

I want/need a bunch of these. <3

 

[Ultra Seven]

Yes to pretty much every single one of these. FA Punisher, FA Miss Marvel, Dracula, & Hellcat being tops. And Black Talon. One of my absolute favorite Avengers storylines. Here's a few more I'd love:

Man-Wolf (First Appearance/ Classic)

Kangaroo

Green Goblin (Pinless; Norman & Harry Osborn Alt Heads)

Cyclone

Lightmaster (co-created with Jim Shooter)

 

[DetectiveHoag]

Why, Yes, to every single one of these. A lot of these are glaring omissions in the line.

 

[Thor-El]

I'd be in for the vast majority of these. Always love adding classic characters to my collection.

 

[Ultra Seven]

Why, Yes, to every single one of these. A lot of these are glaring omissions in the line.

Except Dracula. I don't know who the hell would want one of those.

 

[BasilElks]

Carrion, Darkoth, Man-Bull, Tyrak, and Enforcer are my top 5 picks, out of the ones shown.

 

[Reno]

Yes, I'd also buy figures of a bunch of those characters. Man-Bull would be at the top of the list for me personally!

 

[Ultra Seven]

Man-Bull would be so easy, too! He's a new head on a Hulk body.

 

[tasmaniantwister]

Carrion, Darkoth, Man-Bull, Tyrak, and Enforcer are my top 5 picks, out of the ones shown.

Definitely. Would also be enthusiastic about getting Mr. Fear, Ultimus/Demon Druid, Black Talon and Dweller in Darkness.

 

[Chooch555]

I'd buy most of those without hesitation and the rest with little prodding.

 

[SDcomics]

Gerry Conway was the writer on the first Marvel and DC crossover back in 1976. Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man.

This will never happen in a million years, but wouldn't a Superman/Spider-Man two pack produced by Hasbro be cool? And then another one by Mattel just to see who's would be better.

My money's on Dwight and Dan.

 

[StuartGreen3]

I am heartbroken to read that one of my favorite comic book writers, Gerry Conway, has passed away. Rest In Peace, Mr. Conway, and thanks for all of the wonderful stories you gave us.

 

[Billium3]

Gerry was the man! RIP.

And yes to every character listed on this page. If Gerry worked on them, there's a damned good chance I want that figure, as he worked during a very classic couple eras at Marvel.

 

[renfield75]

The answer is yes. Just yes. All of them.

RIP Gerry Conway, you made quite a mark on the industry and all the fans. Or as the comics themselves might say…”nothing will ever be the same!”