I've always liked Erik Larsen. Savage Dragon is one of my favorite comics. Which is why I'm disappointed to read about Larsen's sexist and frankly insane comments on a recent trial that gave Neil Gaiman royalties to Spawn characters he created (like Medieval Spawn and Angela). Larsen compares it to OJ Simpson's acquittal for murder, and then blames this on women in the jury who were personally charmed by Neil Gaiman and his British accent. Even Todd McFarlane, the plaintiff in the case, has been reasonable about the whole thing... when you're an even bigger dick than Todd McFarlane, it's time to stop talking.
I'm really disappointed in you, Erik. You were one of my favorites.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Erik Larsen Is Going as Crazy as Dave Sim Did
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I think Erik just made Douche of the day at EB tumblr.
Why do they do this all the time? You would have never guessed it by his comic that he was such an asshole. I always had respect for him and the effort he put into that book. What he didn't just change a helmet or uniform to create a new character? Isn't Spawn just Batman from Hell? Nothing new under the sun.
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