Comments on: Brian Cunningham out at Wizard http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:21:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Grapey Schamoo http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2472946 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:54:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2472946 Hey Gang, it's the Big Cheese Here! Just telling you all out there to keep an eye out on our all-new over 200-page blockbuster issue of Wizard this month! Wha? We're down to 112 pages? (well jeeze I hope it's not over 1/4 in-house ad content like the past two years). Well at least we have a hot new 1/2 issue offer in this baby! What? The promotions deptartment is gone, and undermined by our backdoor dealings and market manipulations? Well that's a bummer. At least we have top shelf writers and editors like Pat McCallum, Matt Seinrich, Brian Cunningham and --what? They are all gone? Well even though Seinrich went Hollywood, I still have Joe Yanarella, you know--I personally plucked him out of Hollywood, he used to write for a newspaper about TV and movies they used to throw into a bag and throw into your driveway, ya know! And our hot editor-in-chief was once a writer for our long gone but not remembered sportscard magazine (Sorry about that one Dr. Beckett, whoopsies!), he's now fresh off a stint as E-I-C as a failed men's softcore flesh mag--yeah baby, exactly the Wizard target demographic, we need to keep cultivating!! Let's talk about my hot Mixed Martial Arts venture, the IFL!! I may have had to part with over a dozen of my tenured and talented magazine staff to get it up and running, but college grads are cheap, and high school interns are free! And now look how huge the IFL is! HAH?? I got fired from a company I started by a guy I hired, and he ran the promotion into the ground and out of business? Ouch. Well kids, we still have TONS of Hollywood Movie news, Video Game reviews, toy and memorabilia updates and Trade Paperback news and reviews in every exciting issue! COMICS? Well, to be honest, I have read one since Toddy was doing Amazing Spider-Man and Jimmy was drawing Psylocke in the X-Men, but I am sure they are doing JUST fine! Don't forget to join me and my crack staff of 2008 college graduates, high school interns, and 3-martini lunch stuffed suits who are the 4:59 track club for the nxt hot issue of Wizard!! We're AWWWWSOME bay-bee! Hey Gang, it’s the Big Cheese Here!
Just telling you all out there to keep an eye out on our all-new over 200-page blockbuster issue of Wizard this month! Wha? We’re down to 112 pages? (well jeeze I hope it’s not over 1/4 in-house ad content like the past two years). Well at least we have a hot new 1/2 issue offer in this baby! What? The promotions deptartment is gone, and undermined by our backdoor dealings and market manipulations? Well that’s a bummer. At least we have top shelf writers and editors like Pat McCallum, Matt Seinrich, Brian Cunningham and –what? They are all gone? Well even though Seinrich went Hollywood, I still have Joe Yanarella, you know–I personally plucked him out of Hollywood, he used to write for a newspaper about TV and movies they used to throw into a bag and throw into your driveway, ya know! And our hot editor-in-chief was once a writer for our long gone but not remembered sportscard magazine (Sorry about that one Dr. Beckett, whoopsies!), he’s now fresh off a stint as E-I-C as a failed men’s softcore flesh mag–yeah baby, exactly the Wizard target demographic, we need to keep cultivating!! Let’s talk about my hot Mixed Martial Arts venture, the IFL!! I may have had to part with over a dozen of my tenured and talented magazine staff to get it up and running, but college grads are cheap, and high school interns are free! And now look how huge the IFL is! HAH?? I got fired from a company I started by a guy I hired, and he ran the promotion into the ground and out of business? Ouch. Well kids, we still have TONS of Hollywood Movie news, Video Game reviews, toy and memorabilia updates and Trade Paperback news and reviews in every exciting issue! COMICS? Well, to be honest, I have read one since Toddy was doing Amazing Spider-Man and Jimmy was drawing Psylocke in the X-Men, but I am sure they are doing JUST fine!
Don’t forget to join me and my crack staff of 2008 college graduates, high school interns, and 3-martini lunch stuffed suits who are the 4:59 track club for the nxt hot issue of Wizard!! We’re AWWWWSOME bay-bee!

]]> by: CycloneD http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2450855 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:36:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2450855 "Not a Team Player:" First off this is a message board so who gives a rodent's arse about correct grammar and syntax. Yes, there were some of the people around the offices of the W who did think their farts came out smelling like roses, that fact is not in dispute. Most of them are gone now too it seems. It seems like you are in the minority about Brian C. here though, so take pack your negativity in, and have and get over it! “Not a Team Player:”
First off this is a message board so who gives a rodent’s arse about correct grammar and syntax. Yes, there were some of the people around the offices of the W who did think their farts came out smelling like roses, that fact is not in dispute. Most of them are gone now too it seems. It seems like you are in the minority about Brian C. here though, so take pack your negativity in, and have and get over it!

]]> by: Not a team player, part three http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2449291 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:15:47 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2449291 Just because I don't use my real name doesn't make what was done to me or to anyone else I mentioned any less true. Things aren't as black and white as you'd like to believe. You want to canonize Brian and demonize anyone who paints a more balanced picture of the guy? Go right ahead. It's your right as a dullard comic fan who's swallowed a big glass of what they've been pouring for you. And with that, I bid you a fond farewell. Just because I don’t use my real name doesn’t make what was done to me or to anyone else I mentioned any less true.

Things aren’t as black and white as you’d like to believe.

You want to canonize Brian and demonize anyone who paints a more balanced picture of the guy? Go right ahead. It’s your right as a dullard comic fan who’s swallowed a big glass of what they’ve been pouring for you.

And with that, I bid you a fond farewell.

]]> by: Sal Loria http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2436859 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:16:03 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2436859 Brian was and still is an incredible guy, and he's helped me out a few times when I was freelancing for Wizard. There's no doubt in my mind he'll succeed at DC. As for the haters, really? Try using your real names. If not, you're all a waste of time. Brian was and still is an incredible guy, and he’s helped me out a few times when I was freelancing for Wizard. There’s no doubt in my mind he’ll succeed at DC.

As for the haters, really? Try using your real names. If not, you’re all a waste of time.

]]> by: Moose Baumann http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2435863 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:33:52 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2435863 Wow! Now I know why Wizard Magazine stopped calling me; All of my contacts no longer work there! I only dealt with Brian a few times via Email, but he was an absolute pro and a real good guy. A rarity these days. I hope he lands on his feet soon. Wow! Now I know why Wizard Magazine stopped calling me; All of my contacts no longer work there!

I only dealt with Brian a few times via Email, but he was an absolute pro and a real good guy. A rarity these days. I hope he lands on his feet soon.

]]> by: eric bienemie http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2430359 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:37:35 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2430359 (another anonymous former wizard staffer chiming in) wow. i can't say BC was one of my *favorite* people at wizard, but some of the hate on here is kinda scary (and incredibly unprofessional). I've fortunately -- VERY fortunately i should add -- made a career out of comics, and the first people i thank for that are the wizard crew -- including brian, pat, mel, cotton, gareb and especially joe y. seriously people, if you conducted yourself during your time at wizard the same way you're acting here, then it's no wonder you didn't last. i know there have been some crazy characters to come and go through the wizard offices, but jesus, some of you sound like you need professional help. it's a job -- and a publishing job at that -- and even though it's comics, it's still hard-f**kin'-work at the end of the day, trying to edge out the competition and maintaining good relationships in this small industry all while dealing with deadline stress. although there were times i wanted to strangle some of the editors (and i'm positive there were times they wanted to do the same to me), they're still good people at heart (especially when you got them away from the office), and good at what they do (or did, depending). so really -- GROW UP, you're not gonna like everyone you work with no matter where it is, and stop dancing on people's graves, regardless if you think they deserved being fired or not. and when the hell is owen kehoe gonna put his two-cents in on this issue??? ;) (another anonymous former wizard staffer chiming in)

wow. i can’t say BC was one of my *favorite* people at wizard, but some of the hate on here is kinda scary (and incredibly unprofessional). I’ve fortunately — VERY fortunately i should add — made a career out of comics, and the first people i thank for that are the wizard crew — including brian, pat, mel, cotton, gareb and especially joe y. seriously people, if you conducted yourself during your time at wizard the same way you’re acting here, then it’s no wonder you didn’t last. i know there have been some crazy characters to come and go through the wizard offices, but jesus, some of you sound like you need professional help.

it’s a job — and a publishing job at that — and even though it’s comics, it’s still hard-f**kin’-work at the end of the day, trying to edge out the competition and maintaining good relationships in this small industry all while dealing with deadline stress. although there were times i wanted to strangle some of the editors (and i’m positive there were times they wanted to do the same to me), they’re still good people at heart (especially when you got them away from the office), and good at what they do (or did, depending).

so really — GROW UP, you’re not gonna like everyone you work with no matter where it is, and stop dancing on people’s graves, regardless if you think they deserved being fired or not.

and when the hell is owen kehoe gonna put his two-cents in on this issue??? ;)

]]> by: Karl Cramer http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2430068 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:33:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2430068 As an ex-Wizard employee I wanted to throw my 2-cents in. Brian has never been anything but nice to me or anyone I saw him interacting with. One of the good ones. As an ex-Wizard employee I wanted to throw my 2-cents in. Brian has never been anything but nice to me or anyone I saw him interacting with. One of the good ones.

]]> by: Del Coro http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2429992 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:12:51 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2429992 So, let's see, everyone and their brother, under their real names, talks about what a great guy Cunningham is. One guy says that he isn't and hides behind an alias to do so. Let's play "spot the douchebag!" Oh, wait, I'm done already. So, let’s see, everyone and their brother, under their real names, talks about what a great guy Cunningham is.

One guy says that he isn’t and hides behind an alias to do so.

Let’s play “spot the douchebag!”

Oh, wait, I’m done already.

]]> by: Former Wizard Intern http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2429947 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:51:14 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2429947 Just want to add a positive comment: Brian Cunningham was really awesome when I was there. He was very cool and super-classy. Wizard just lost another great guy. I'm sure he'll be an incredible asset to DC! Just want to add a positive comment: Brian Cunningham was really awesome when I was there. He was very cool and super-classy. Wizard just lost another great guy. I’m sure he’ll be an incredible asset to DC!

]]> by: Brenz http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2409392 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:24:53 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2409392 Hey...I remember that psycho. He didn't talk much before the screaming. Wizard was a learning experience. Hey…I remember that psycho. He didn’t talk much before the screaming.

Wizard was a learning experience.

]]> by: Former Wizard Designer http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2401250 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:02:17 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2401250 Former Wizard Editor, Hey, I was NOT the "complete psycho" who screamed at and threw his cell phone… Sounds like one of my peers who used to toil on his website and illustrations while he was "working" on the magazines. In addition, I was NOT responsible for Wizard's "bath room antics", either. And yes, I am COOL. Former Wizard Editor,

Hey, I was NOT the “complete psycho” who screamed at and threw his cell phone… Sounds like one of my peers who used to toil on his website and illustrations while he was “working” on the magazines.

In addition, I was NOT responsible for Wizard’s “bath room antics”, either.

And yes, I am COOL.

]]> by: Not a team player, part deux http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2400206 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:55:03 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2400206 "Wow, some of the negative vibes being thrown here," isn't a sentence. By the way, a "class act" treats everyone with dignity and respect, not just the people he thinks can help him. As I've said, I sat at my desk and watched as Brian and Joe and Andy and Pat mocked, belittled, and otherwise mistreated their underlings. Wizard set up the cool kid environment and Brian reveled in being a part of it. He may be a nice person at heart, but he certainly drank the Flavor-Aid at work. “Wow, some of the negative vibes being thrown here,” isn’t a sentence.

By the way, a “class act” treats everyone with dignity and respect, not just the people he thinks can help him. As I’ve said, I sat at my desk and watched as Brian and Joe and Andy and Pat mocked, belittled, and otherwise mistreated their underlings.

Wizard set up the cool kid environment and Brian reveled in being a part of it. He may be a nice person at heart, but he certainly drank the Flavor-Aid at work.

]]> by: CycloneD http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2395158 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:36:24 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2395158 Wow, some of the negative vibes being thrown here. Brian was a class act along with Mel, Chris W., and a few others around the WIZARD offices. Anyone that would actually stay in that "toxic" enviornment for as long as the aforementioned staff members did, should be cannonized! There were "tools" at the W, but BC was not one of them. Wow, some of the negative vibes being thrown here. Brian was a class act along with Mel, Chris W., and a few others around the WIZARD offices. Anyone that would actually stay in that “toxic” enviornment for as long as the aforementioned staff members did, should be cannonized! There were “tools” at the W, but BC was not one of them.

]]> by: Former Wizard Writer Chris Ward http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2373473 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:13:40 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2373473 A follow-up question for the Former Wizard Designer. Did you ever do anything unspeakable to a series of toilets, prompting a company-wide investigation of the still-on-the-loose Phantom Shitter? That's the rumor. Come clean...Tom G.? We demand to know who you are! A follow-up question for the Former Wizard Designer. Did you ever do anything unspeakable to a series of toilets, prompting a company-wide investigation of the still-on-the-loose Phantom Shitter? That’s the rumor. Come clean…Tom G.? We demand to know who you are!

]]> by: Former Wizard Editor http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2371928 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:53:40 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2371928 Hey "Former Wizard Designer," were you the complete psycho who screamed at and threw his cell phone, threw tantrums and was generally believed to be the kind of person who'd come to work with an uzi one day and kill everyone? Yeah, you're cool. Hey “Former Wizard Designer,” were you the complete psycho who screamed at and threw his cell phone, threw tantrums and was generally believed to be the kind of person who’d come to work with an uzi one day and kill everyone? Yeah, you’re cool.

]]> by: Blatant Blogger http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2370297 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:25:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2370297 "Further, why was he fired from Wizard? It could not have happened to a more self righteous, condescending, patronizing guy. If there is any justice in the industry, he’ll never work in it again." Sounds like you've dealt with the Wizard crew on a "professional" level… You nailed that former Chief Editor. The David Lee Roth analogy is great! McCallum never had the talent that Diamond Dave has though! As for the reason why he was fired… Too much money my friend. He made too much money. All the current "old timers" at Wizard should be dumping in their pants because they'll all be replaced by interns very soon… Buh Bye! “Further, why was he fired from Wizard? It could not have happened to a more self righteous, condescending, patronizing guy. If there is any justice in the industry, he’ll never work in it again.”

Sounds like you’ve dealt with the Wizard crew on a “professional” level… You nailed that former Chief Editor. The David Lee Roth analogy is great! McCallum never had the talent that Diamond Dave has though!

As for the reason why he was fired… Too much money my friend. He made too much money. All the current “old timers” at Wizard should be dumping in their pants because they’ll all be replaced by interns very soon… Buh Bye!

]]> by: The Uninvited Guest http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2370211 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:43:11 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2370211 So does anyone know what has happened to McCallum? He was writing for Robot Chicken a few years back, but does not seem to have been involved in any of the writing that earned the Award Nominations. Further, why was he fired from Wizard? It could not have happened to a more self righteous, condescending, patronizing guy. If there is any justice in the industry, he'll never work in it again. McCallum is the David Lee Roth of the Comics World- a one trick pony that neither Hollywood or Vegas would want! So does anyone know what has happened to McCallum? He was writing for Robot Chicken a few years back, but does not seem to have been involved in any of the writing that earned the Award Nominations.

Further, why was he fired from Wizard? It could not have happened to a more self righteous, condescending, patronizing guy. If there is any justice in the industry, he’ll never work in it again. McCallum is the David Lee Roth of the Comics World- a one trick pony that neither Hollywood or Vegas would want!

]]> by: Former Wizard Designer http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2337234 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:07:48 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2337234 I'll have to agree that Brian Cunningham was, and probably still is, an absolute a**hole. I put in two nerve-wracking years at that worthless rag putting up with BC and the rest of his cronies: McCallum, Caylo, Yanarella, Cotton, Arbona. Just to name a few… The work environment created by the editors at Wizard is completely TOXIC! So, I'm glad to see that one more dinosaur was forced out. Hey Cunningham, did Gareb let you take your MOUNTAIN of statues and busts that was out in the warehouse?!? It did have a big sign on it stating it was YOURS! Arrogant SOB, see you on the bread line… I’ll have to agree that Brian Cunningham was, and probably still is, an absolute a**hole.

I put in two nerve-wracking years at that worthless rag putting up with BC and the rest of his cronies: McCallum, Caylo, Yanarella, Cotton, Arbona. Just to name a few… The work environment created by the editors at Wizard is completely TOXIC!

So, I’m glad to see that one more dinosaur was forced out.

Hey Cunningham, did Gareb let you take your MOUNTAIN of statues and busts that was out in the warehouse?!? It did have a big sign on it stating it was YOURS! Arrogant SOB, see you on the bread line…

]]> by: Not a team player http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2307553 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:19:21 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2307553 No offense, but Brian was a tool. I remember sitting there, at my desk at Wizard, as the kind and benevolent Brian made fun of a copy editor who was about 50 times more talented than he was. As one of the popular kids at Wizard, Brian never thought it improper to belittle and mistreat one of his underlings. And when the guy in question got fired after five years-plus at Wizard, Brian waited a whole week before beginning to make fun of his successor! After two years at Wizard, Brian (Joe Yanarella's lickspittle) fired me for not being a team player. This was after I routinely copy- and final-edited a bunch of stuff in the magazine, rewrote shitty features by untalented freelancers that Brian and his cronies oftentimes spooged over, and routinely handled all aspects of three or four monthly columns. Oh, and to top it off, Brian and Joe made up a lie about me to 1) prevent me from getting severance and 2) attempt to ruin my chances at future employment. I'm keeping my name anonymous, but the popular kids will know who I am. I'm the dude who, like everyone else who leaves Wizard, is doing just fine. No offense, but Brian was a tool.

I remember sitting there, at my desk at Wizard, as the kind and benevolent Brian made fun of a copy editor who was about 50 times more talented than he was.

As one of the popular kids at Wizard, Brian never thought it improper to belittle and mistreat one of his underlings. And when the guy in question got fired after five years-plus at Wizard, Brian waited a whole week before beginning to make fun of his successor!

After two years at Wizard, Brian (Joe Yanarella’s lickspittle) fired me for not being a team player. This was after I routinely copy- and final-edited a bunch of stuff in the magazine, rewrote shitty features by untalented freelancers that Brian and his cronies oftentimes spooged over, and routinely handled all aspects of three or four monthly columns.

Oh, and to top it off, Brian and Joe made up a lie about me to 1) prevent me from getting severance and 2) attempt to ruin my chances at future employment.

I’m keeping my name anonymous, but the popular kids will know who I am. I’m the dude who, like everyone else who leaves Wizard, is doing just fine.

]]> by: Lou S. http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2307536 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:13:59 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2307536 When will the redundancy that is Joe Yanerella be let go??? When will the redundancy that is Joe Yanerella be let go???

]]> by: Jason Kerouac http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175716 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:20:11 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175716 Brian is a great guy and a true joy to interact with. It infuriates me to know that certain companies care so little for the people who make them what they are. I wish I hadn't already given up my subscription, because I'd certainly do it now. Brian is a great guy and a true joy to interact with. It infuriates me to know that certain companies care so little for the people who make them what they are. I wish I hadn’t already given up my subscription, because I’d certainly do it now.

]]> by: Andre Shell http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175482 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175482 I left Wizard nearly ten years ago and even though I was there less than two years, I was extremely fortunate to have been there while the editorial/writing staff included Brian, Pat, Tom, Doug, Andrew & Mel among others. What a great bunch of guys...there was no shortage of humor, creativity, hard work and a serious passion for comics & toys. I remember Brian in particular had a powerful sense of humor and we laughed our asses off on many occasions while just sitting around talking comics. He's one of the good guys, and I know he'll land on his feet. I left Wizard nearly ten years ago and even though I was there less than two years, I was extremely fortunate to have been there while the editorial/writing staff included Brian, Pat, Tom, Doug, Andrew & Mel among others. What a great bunch of guys…there was no shortage of humor, creativity, hard work and a serious passion for comics & toys. I remember Brian in particular had a powerful sense of humor and we laughed our asses off on many occasions while just sitting around talking comics. He’s one of the good guys, and I know he’ll land on his feet.

]]> by: Andre Shell http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175481 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:23 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175481 I left Wizard nearly ten years ago and even though I was there less than two years, I was extremely fortunate to have been there while the editorial/writing staff included Brian, Pat, Tom, Doug, Andrew & Mel among others. What a great bunch of guys...there was no shortage of humor, creativity, hard work and a serious passion for comics & toys. I remember Brian in particular had a powerful sense of humor and we laughed our asses off on many occasions while just sitting around talking comics. He's one of the good guys, and I know he'll land on his feet. I left Wizard nearly ten years ago and even though I was there less than two years, I was extremely fortunate to have been there while the editorial/writing staff included Brian, Pat, Tom, Doug, Andrew & Mel among others. What a great bunch of guys…there was no shortage of humor, creativity, hard work and a serious passion for comics & toys. I remember Brian in particular had a powerful sense of humor and we laughed our asses off on many occasions while just sitting around talking comics. He’s one of the good guys, and I know he’ll land on his feet.

]]> by: el seed http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175370 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:34:10 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2175370 ah god! ah god!

]]> by: Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Aug. 18, 2008: Unkillable http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2174640 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:08:33 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2174640 [...] [Publishing] Will the last person at Wizard Magazine please turn out the lights? [...] […] [Publishing] Will the last person at Wizard Magazine please turn out the lights? […]

]]> by: Samus http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161761 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:10:21 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161761 Speaking as a regular member of the Wizard boards, I can say that all of us are shocked and dismayed. Whatever reasons that Wizard Entertainment had for letting Brian go, they will likely find that the public backlash will be severe. Brian was a friendly face for Wizard even in the face of severe criticism, and got people interested in buying the magazine by sheer force of kindness. His loss is a blow to Wizard's credibility, but I can say I'm more concerned about Brian's well-being than the magazine's. Hopefully they will at least try to explain their actions honestly to their readership. Speaking as a regular member of the Wizard boards, I can say that all of us are shocked and dismayed. Whatever reasons that Wizard Entertainment had for letting Brian go, they will likely find that the public backlash will be severe. Brian was a friendly face for Wizard even in the face of severe criticism, and got people interested in buying the magazine by sheer force of kindness. His loss is a blow to Wizard’s credibility, but I can say I’m more concerned about Brian’s well-being than the magazine’s. Hopefully they will at least try to explain their actions honestly to their readership.

]]> by: Strip News 8-15-08 | ArtPatient.com http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161625 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:21:40 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161625 [...] I’ve seen this in a couple of places, but there have been a number of people fired from Wizard Magazine. I hope it had nothing to do with me letting my subscription expire! I would hate to see that magazine stop publishing. The beginning of the end is when they start laying off the help. It’s a shame those folks lost their jobs, too. [...] […] I’ve seen this in a couple of places, but there have been a number of people fired from Wizard Magazine. I hope it had nothing to do with me letting my subscription expire! I would hate to see that magazine stop publishing. The beginning of the end is when they start laying off the help. It’s a shame those folks lost their jobs, too. […]

]]> by: Mel Caylo http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161609 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:20:20 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161609 Brian was a great colleague and is an even greater friend. I am sorry to hear this news but I'm sure he will land on his feet. Brian was a great colleague and is an even greater friend. I am sorry to hear this news but I’m sure he will land on his feet.

]]> by: Gabe Fieramosco http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161067 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:10:36 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2161067 an excellent dude. one of my favorite people in the building. best of luck dude! an excellent dude. one of my favorite people in the building.

best of luck dude!

]]> by: Douglas Goldstein http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2160958 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:51:00 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/08/14/brian-cunningham-out-at-wizard/#comment-2160958 I have to agree with Tom's post above. Brian Cunningham is the quintessential nice guy who's always been pleasant and kind. I worked with him for 13 years at Wizard and watched him fight for content that gives respect to artists, writers, the readers and fans. I consider him a friend; I don't think he deserved to be fired; I'm sure there's better things ahead for him. I have to agree with Tom’s post above. Brian Cunningham is the quintessential nice guy who’s always been pleasant and kind. I worked with him for 13 years at Wizard and watched him fight for content that gives respect to artists, writers, the readers and fans. I consider him a friend; I don’t think he deserved to be fired; I’m sure there’s better things ahead for him.

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