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When I was a kid, I spent hours combing through countless millions of comics, setting aside those drawn by artists I admired. Mike Nasser was one of those artists and I recently friended him (Now, Mike Netzer) here on facebook. Imagine my joy to befriend a childhood hero and be inspired again by the tremendous way he lives his life today.
Craig Archimedes Hamilton, Facebook
Man, Michael Netzer is awesome. And what a nice tribute to Gene!
Gail Simone, You'll All Be Sorry Forum.
More than anyone in pop culture, Michael Netzer exemplifies the notion that integrity is not negotiable.
Clifford Meth, Comments from One Small Voice.
Netzer! Is he the comic book messiah? Or just a fabulously talented comic book artist? Can’t he be both?
Rich Johnston, Lying in the Gutters.
Yep. LOVE Michael Netzer, one of the great originals in comics and a guy full of the truth.
Gail Simone, You'll All Be Sorry Forum.
He now believes he’s the second coming and the longer you talk with him, the more you will too. Search and find his website, read his controversial and well thought-out ideas and decide for yourself whether he’s the new messiah or as mad as a box of frogs.
Bryan Talbot, Comic Book Legends.
Michael Netzer, or Nasser, depending on how you want to remember him, is one of the most enigmatic artists in the world of popular comics to come along in the past thirty years.
Daniel Best, Adelaide Comics and Books.
There is no one in the comics industry that I admire more than Michael Netzer.
No one.
Clifford Meth, Facebook.
I'm only providing limited excerpts here. There are many truly staggeringly entertaining moments along the way, you have to read this yourself. Just go here. And join his forum to talk about it. Then go out and spread the word on the CBR forum, JoeQuesada.com, Millarworld, even the heathens at Aint It Cool News Talkback!
Rich Johnston, Lying in the Gutters, on The New Comic Book of Life website.
Is it wrong of me to be a fan of Mike Netzer? And if it is, do I want to be right?
Graeme McMillan, Blog@Newsarama.
If Mike Netzer did not exist, God would have to invent him.
Heidi MacDonald, The Beat.
One of the more daring ideas in American politics comes--as should be expected--from the world of comics fandom, via comic writer Mark Millar's message board. Never since the days of science fiction superfan philosopher and erotic politician Claude Degler have I heard such calls for a bold new direction in human society.
Brian Doherty, Reason Magazine, on The Comic Book Creators' Party.
Mike Netzer, one of the most talented artists in comics and definitely one of the most interesting voices the industry has, has had enough of people like Rick Olney, and says so, loudly. Thanks, Mike.
Gail Simone, You'll All Be Sorry Forum.
Of course, in comics, being considered a crackpot is pretty good company to be in, joining the certifiable likes of Alan Moore, Grant Morrison and Frank Miller, so more power to the guy.
Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, Comic Book Commentary, on Michael Netzer.
For whatever else Mr. Netzer has ever done or said, I hope that history will prove him right.
John Mundt, Esq., The Womp.
For years when I was asked who my favorite Batman artist was, I always responded with "Mike Nasser". Several of the uninformed would ask me who that was, and I would produce the works that Gerry has so graciously posted here, and sit back and listen to the ooohh's and aahhh's.
Chris Campagna, IMWAN Forums.
You want to know why I like Michael Netzer? He's a pal first and foremost and I'll defend him to the death.
Daniel Best, Twentieth Century Danny Boy.
Michael Netzer is nothing if not an interesting man. And sometimes his ideas are so far outside the traditional comics wrapper that they frighten industry insiders. I’ve seen it happen.
Clifford Meth, Past Masters.
Mr. Nasser went on a spiritual quest for peace that led him to the Middle East, home of his ancestors...and frontline in the conflict among three of the world's great religions. There, transformed by his experiences, "Michael Netzer" emerged from the cocoon, filled with a new sense of purpose, and a personal realization that, for him, it was all connected; comics, religion, conflict, peace.
John Mundt, Esq., The Womp.
When bearded, long-haired writer Alan Moore says something outrageous that makes you think in ways you hadn’t thought before, fandom calls him an eccentric genius. When bearded, long-haired artist Michael Netzer says something outrageous that makes you think in ways you hadn’t thought before, fandom calls him "bat-shit crazy." What’s the difference? Religion.
Steven Thompson, Booksteve's Library.
Mike is one of the true independents of the industry - a truly unique man who has no problems with speaking his mind.
Daniel Best, Adelaide Comics and Books.
He honestly believes that a conglomerate of creators can change the attitude or spirit in which global decisions are made; that such a group can do so via a unified stance against all social and economic injustices. That the strength of this group originates in its profile and ability to make huge profits.
Clifford Meth, Past Masters.
I say this with absolute sincerity, you are one of my favorite people, Michael.
Thomas Denton, IMWAN Forums.
He gave me his umbrella when he went back to Israel. We still refer to it as 'the Netzer.'
Elayne Riggs, Comments from Pen-Elayne on the Web.
There's more people who find Mike an easy target to attack without actually spending any time speaking to the man and that's an indictment on the pettiness that is at times on show in society as a whole.
Daniel Best, Adelaide Comics and Books.
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