I was at dinner with the family when I heard that my friend and former WildStorm editor Sarah Becker, aged 53, died earlier this week. It’s days later and I’m still struggling to process the finality of her being gone. It’s even harder for me to convey the impact she had on so many of us back in the 90’s. As an editor, she was hired for her particular and quirky taste, and that in turn influenced and inspired many a storyline. If you were a reader of our comics back in the day—know that she was a caring soul who took the time to read every bit of fan mail that came in from you all and that she loved responding in kind. Beyond WildStorm, she was of course on the Real World: Miami and then later worked at Disney Publishing. Always a free spirit and fiercely independent, she then went on to work for Brittany Spears when she was on tour and then did the same as Aaron Carter’s tour assistant. After those crazy adventures, she then jumped fearlessly into the world of life coaching and trauma counseling. A pretty damn eclectic life journey that suited a pretty damn eclectic, special person. I will always remember and cherish Sarah as the doyenne at the heart of a group of some of the most talented, and unique, young group of artists who really defined the energy, style, and appeal of the mid-90’s WildStorm era. Many of these artists who Sarah helped discover and nurture have already shared their heartfelt, personal stories of the time they spent with her as a friend, confidant and colleague at WildStorm. For me—it’s hard to describe those times; in many ways, you had to be there to truly understand. Or maybe it saddens me too much to go there. I can only offer up some snapshots from back in the day which capture the memory of her and the spirit of the times. Rest in peace, Sarah ❤️