If you didn't know by now, the "Macho Man" Randy Savage has tragically passed away. Yes, the world famous wrestling superstar and pop culture icon has left this mortal realm all too soon. His death came as a surprise to everyone, especially The Comic Book League. "Macho Madness", if you will, took The CBL by storm this semester and Randy Savage's presence is certainly noticeable in our Spring publication; unfortunately, since the publication had already been finalized by the time of Randy Savage's passing, we were not able to add a memorial page acknowledging his passing. Instead, we're taking it to The CBL blog -this impromptu memorial to the cream of the crop, "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
The Craig Thompson-inspired artwork comes courtesy of The CBL's own "Fancier" Dan Costales. It was drawn earlier in the semester when "Macho Madness" was starting to take over The CBL. "Macho Man" Randy Savage was to us, like so many fans, a truly fascinating and inspiring figure -an uninhibited, pure soul, riding the edge of a lightening bolt across the sky, launching himself from the heights of the top rope to deliver a "Macho Elbow" of excitement onto the lives of millions. He was a true showman and competitor in and out of the ring, sharing his unbridled energy and flamboyant liveliness with the public at large, whether it was his wrestling promos, his historic "Slim Jim" television advertisements, or his voice-over and film work.
I just wanted to take this moment to honor the life of a truly amazing man because we tend to take figures like Randy Savage for granted until it's too late. He lived his life to the fullest on his own terms and he always spoke from the heart. It's incredibly tragic to know that he's gone, but as long as we have our memories of him, as long as we take the time to really stop and listen to what he was saying, what he was sharing -his unique personal philosophy -his spirit will live on. We can learn to "spice up" our lives, to be the best person we can be and to live life without limits, letting go and doing it when the moment comes, disregarding the constraints of everyday expectations.
We can be comforted in knowing that the "beat goes on" and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage was our friend and he'll always be with us, looking down from the stars. That's what he was, is and will be -that one star shining in the night, brighter than all the others. Dig it, Oooooh yeaaaaah!
