End of NYCC

 

I think I mentioned that I don't do panels really, anymore, at cons, nor do I get autographs and sketches, as a rule. First, I won't pay for an autograph, and I can afford only so much for sketches, and I hate waiting on lines for that. But I do like to get at least one moment with a favorite artist, if I can. Last year, it was Amanda Conner who nicely posed with one of my little Star Wars Stormtrooper action figures. This year, it was Jamal Igle. 

He was very nice. We had a lovely chat about Supergirl. I explained my history with the character, growing up with Kara, boycotting DC for almost a decade after she was killed in Crisis, how happy I was to have her back, how frustrated I was with how she was depicted (the whole Super Slut period) and how I wanted to support the book and yet wanted the book changed to better reflect who she was (a teen girl!), which led to me telling him he saved Supergirl, because it isn't just the writing, but how normal and realistic she looks now. I bought the little booklet he had of his art and when I asked how much for him to do a quick headshot sketch of Kara inside, he said he'd do that gratis. He was super nice to do that, and I'm happy to add this to my collection.

DC Comics Covergirls

Went to Forbidden Planet today as planned and picked up my copy of Louise Simonson's DC Comics Covergirls, which is one fine looking book.



Louise was friendly and interesting to talk to. There wasn't much of a crowd, just people drifting slowly toward her table at the rear of the store, so I had time to chat with her. She was simply delightful.


I'm looking forward to reading this. The photos and layout are great, with lots of Supergirl coverage (Yay!) I also got Mike Essl, one of the book's designers, to autograph it, along with Louise. He seemed a bit stunned than someone -- anyone -- would want his autograph. But he deserves credit for a beautifully designed book and asking for his autograph was the only way I knew to really show my appreciation.

RIP Marshall Rogers

According to The Beat, Marshall Rogers has died. Damn. At 57, he was way too young to leave us. I loved his art. And at a comicon in 1978, I got to meet him and got the above. He was an amazing talent who will be greatly missed.

One More Program 1976

I got only one autograph at the 1976 NY Comic Art Convention, but it was a goodie. Yup. Steve Gerber.

Another Comicon Program

In 1976, a leap year, DC Comics threw Superman a birthday bash at the old Commodore Hotel on East 42nd Street, in Manhattan, NY and I was there. I got some nice autographs, too, some with drawings.

My Third Comicon 1975

Got a couple of autographs this time.