Len Wein, comics writer, editor, and co-creator of your favorite characters like Wolverine and Swamp Thing, has died at the age of 69.
Though the cause of death is still unknown, there have been an outpour of tributes from the comic book community online.
Co-created Wolverine & the new X-men. Co-kickstarted the modern comic book era with its most powerful metaphor. And more. RIP Len Wein. pic.twitter.com/TSiWChvfdI
RIP the great #LenWein. He co-created Wolverine & Swamp Thing, both of which gave me a living as a writer & endless pleasure as a reader.
RIP the great #LenWein. He co-created Wolverine & Swamp Thing, both of which gave me a living as a writer & endless pleasure as a reader.
Len Wein, co-creator of WOLVERINE and SWAMP THING & more responsible for the x-men you love than he gets credit for. Thank you. #RIP
Extremely saddened to hear of Len Wein's passing. Incredible writer, incredible person. Thank you Len for all you gave to us. RIP
Marvel and DC Comics also confirmed the news and issued statements paying homage to Wein.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Len Wein's passing, and send our deepest condolences to his friends and family: https://t.co/9qLllJAScE pic.twitter.com/0VAtTPPxd6
DC mourns the passing of @LenWein, dear friend & longtime contributor. Our condolences to his family & friends. https://t.co/hUZeRuK1AJ pic.twitter.com/tbXr7YYKhQ
Wein, who was born in New York City, started his career freelancing with DC Comics around the age of 20. His career brought him to Marvel Comics, before returning to DC again. He’s credited for launching a new version of X-Men in the ‘70s, which included new characters Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, and Colossus drawn by artist Dave Cockrum.
Huge Jackson, the actor best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, shared a heartfelt tribute on Wein.
Blessed to have known Len Wein. I first met him in 2008. I told him - from his heart, mind & hands came the greatest character in comics. pic.twitter.com/cFqL1uy0JV
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