Flora Lovartalot -- Dead at 52

Special to DFG ONLINE!

by Bob Barnes

A wave of torrential sadness washed over the comic book industry today as word quickly emerged that DFG Colourist extraordinaire, Flora Lovaratlot, has died. Ms. Lovartalot, known for her bold colour choices and flamboyant hats was a relative newcomer to DFG. Fans have been keeping vigil outside the Carnage City General Hospital for over a week following the tragic shelving accident that hospitalized her. One fan, who introduced the "tether for Flora" campaign drove all the way from North Carolina to lead in a special vigil. "I'm devestated that I got here too late," said Louise Expatcanuck, "she was a special person and left us too young. Mark my words, I will not rest until every single IKEA shelf is safely teathered!" Another well-known DFG enthusiast, Javier Santamotzarello, commented, "It's a sad day... Flora introduced a look to DFG that revolutionized their line. Until Flora arrived, DFG only published in black and white. Flora revitalized their whole look. She will be sorely missed." DFG corporate HQ issued this terse press release: "It is our sad duty to advise the public that Flora Lovaratlot has died. We express our deep sympathy to her family." When asked for comment, Comic book giant Todd Abbot (who has recently been romantically linked to Ms. Lovartalot) stated, "That just shows once again how insensitive those clowns are... FLORA HAD NO FAMILY!!!" This reporter could not help but shed a tear as the crowds gathered outside DFG HQ to lay flowers and wreaths in Flora's memory.