Attached was a gift to me from Darick Robertson.
Here's the story....
So, back in 2001, I started chatting with Darick on AIM. It was good, typical BS about comics and Transmet. Around that time, I saw an incredible gift that he gave Garth Ennis, a birthday (I think) card featuring Jesse and Spider Jerusalem drinking. My wish was to have a similar drawing of Spider and Cassidy.
I asked him for it, and he said that I'd have to wait until commission time came around.
So, I waited and waited (for what seemed like years, but it was really weeks--I was only 21). Finally, he mentioned at one point that he wanted to see Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker unedited. There was a big deal about it being pulled / recut because of violence. I had a screener and offered to make him a copy. He told me that he'd do my sketch for a trade.
Well, I sent my book off to him in August 2001--to NYC. Then, the unthinkable happened on Sept 11. I realized that New Yorkers' lives were turned upside down, so I really didn't want to contact him. It took months, but my book made it back to me. Complete with the attached drawing and about six other pieces from friends of his (Amanda Conner is the coolest, I think)....
I used to have two Preacher pages that I sold a long time ago. I'm sad that this is my only Dillon left, but I'll always cherish it.
Anyhow. Enjoy!