Mark Evanier noted yesterday the passing of Martin Nodell at the age of 91. He created Green Lantern and had a hand in the creation of the Pillsbury Doughboy. Mark's post clarifies that last point, as there had been some contention about it.
His wife Carrie and he were a staple of the Chicago Comicon, and like your old neighborhood playground, it was a comfort for Kathy and I to see them. He always seemed friendly and interested in talking to the fans.

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Of course some conservatives want to kick up a fuss about Keith Ellison, a Muslim congressman elect, wanting to take his oath on the Quran when he is sworn in next month.
I would say something about the sanctity of the oath vs. showboating, but the main rabble-rouser pretty much beats anything I would say by saying "I want Jews like myself to take the oath on the Bible, even though the New Testament is not our Bible."

Jaime J. Weinman reported on his blog that Shirley Walker died Wednesday. Walker was a composer for Batman The Animated Series, The Flash, Batman Beyond, among others; bringing her own style and not merely rehashing Danny Elfman's scores.