Les would appreciate your thoughtfulness and appreciation for his work on Batman. In fact, I think he'd be bowled over by all of the respectful tributes written on his behalf. He also probably would be surprised at how Batman stands out today from all the things in his resume. He always acknowledged the importance…

You're right. It's not a nice thing to say. Even you wondered whether it was appropriate to say, but you said it anyway. I am a friend of Les Martinson and his family. Despite what you may think of his credits and accomplishments, he had family and friends who care about him and who are still mourning his passing.…