Walt Willis on Bob Shaw:

They reached a position of great wealth and influence during the famines of the 1840’s, attaining a prestige in Ireland comparable with that of the Campbells in Glencoe, and ranking second only to Cromwell in the esteem of the Irish people. Even today their name can occasionally be seen scrawled by simple peasants on the walls, coupled with a sincere, if somewhat crude, suggestion that the populace should demonstrate their love in a practical manner.

Also I obviously need to read some Garth Ennis – I caught Troubled Souls when it first came out but have completely missed his work since.

(Why yes, I am working on that article for and .)