Day: July 29, 2016

Fans are asking me about my opinion on the death of Bruce Banner as portrayed in Civil War II. What do I think of the abrupt passing of a character on whom I spent twelve years of my writing career.

I pondered a response for some time and ultimately I have come to this conclusion:

Seriously, guys? As 2016 progresses and beloved person after beloved person dies, THIS is what you ask me about? The death of a fictional character whom I could bring back to life in three panels? And would not hesitate to do so if Marvel asked me?

Sheesh.

PAD

I would be lying if I said I knew Jerry particularly well. Somehow I never wound up discussing politics with him, which was probably a good thing. But there was one thing I really enjoyed, and that was writing for him. It’s odd that someone who effectively backed into the acting profession and did not hesitate to fabricate stuff in order to accomplish that (he listed a stint as a performer with the Dance Theater of Harlem on his resume and no one ever questioned it) was so dámņëd good at it. I will never forget the scenes I wrote for him in “Soul Mates,” particularly the ones with him and Keith Szarabajka, and how they just crackled when the two of them went at it over the affections of Talia (Andrea Thompson, Jerry’s wife at the time). He was always a fun presence on the set and his fellow actors just adored his company.

He will be sorely missed.

PAD