Who's Next On Your Signature Wishlist?

[mr_highgrade]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

Yeah, he was so excited to see us both.

Hey, at least he shook your hand. He could've bitcch slapped you.

If he did, I would have bum rushed his office and taken some of his personal belongings.

It actually stinks in there. So I doubt very much you would want any of his personal belongings.

His wallet. His signed items. His hidden hoard of Dr. Strange original art.

I am not sure the man has much cash...as far as his hoard of OA.

[greggy]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

Yeah, he was so excited to see us both.

Hey, at least he shook your hand. He could've bitcch slapped you.

If he did, I would have bum rushed his office and taken some of his personal belongings.

It actually stinks in there. So I doubt very much you would want any of his personal belongings.

His wallet. His signed items. His hidden hoard of Dr. Strange original art.

I am not sure the man has much cash...as far as his hoard of OA.

I tell you....there's a hidden safe. Let's take his name plaque from his door.

[mr_highgrade]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

Yeah, he was so excited to see us both.

Hey, at least he shook your hand. He could've bitcch slapped you.

If he did, I would have bum rushed his office and taken some of his personal belongings.

It actually stinks in there. So I doubt very much you would want any of his personal belongings.

His wallet. His signed items. His hidden hoard of Dr. Strange original art.

I am not sure the man has much cash...as far as his hoard of OA.

I tell you....there's a hidden safe. Let's take his name plaque from his door.

[greggy]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

Yeah, he was so excited to see us both.

Hey, at least he shook your hand. He could've bitcch slapped you.

If he did, I would have bum rushed his office and taken some of his personal belongings.

It actually stinks in there. So I doubt very much you would want any of his personal belongings.

His wallet. His signed items. His hidden hoard of Dr. Strange original art.

I am not sure the man has much cash...as far as his hoard of OA.

I tell you....there's a hidden safe. Let's take his name plaque from his door.

Sell it on eBay

[mr_highgrade]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

Yeah, he was so excited to see us both.

Hey, at least he shook your hand. He could've bitcch slapped you.

If he did, I would have bum rushed his office and taken some of his personal belongings.

It actually stinks in there. So I doubt very much you would want any of his personal belongings.

His wallet. His signed items. His hidden hoard of Dr. Strange original art.

I am not sure the man has much cash...as far as his hoard of OA.

I tell you....there's a hidden safe. Let's take his name plaque from his door.

Sell it on eBay

[slackjawcomics]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

[MutantKeys]

I've met Ditko a few times and I asked him to sign, but he refused my request.

He basically told me that if he signed for me he would have to sign for everybody.

I also introduced him to greggy.

[plitch]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

[Ares]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

 

[CAP Freak]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

I bet if I asked him he would sign something.

[MedicAR]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

 

Not really. I understand he did a convention around 1970 and that it left him with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. I think it also has to do with the philosophy of Objectivism, I understand that Mr. Ditko is a follower. I've started reading on Objectivism recently, and on the surface I don't understand why he wouldn't do scketches or commissions other than it simply doesn't make him happy to do so. Objectivism seems to be about keeping oneself happy and looking after your own needs, I'd think piles of cash from a few Spidey commissions would make a person pretty happy, but his definition is different I guess.

[Mac Man]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

 

Not really. I understand he did a convention around 1970 and that it left him with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. I think it also has to do with the philosophy of Objectivism, I understand that Mr. Ditko is a follower. I've started reading on Objectivism recently, and on the surface I don't understand why he wouldn't do scketches or commissions other than it simply doesn't make him happy to do so. Objectivism seems to be about keeping oneself happy and looking after your own needs, I'd think piles of cash from a few Spidey commissions would make a person pretty happy, but his definition is different I guess.

 

I think Objectivism also entails a certain amount of simplification or essentialism; get down to the basics of what one needs and removong one's self from a lot of the material trappings/distractions. A little Eastern in philosophy if my memory serves me (which it doesn't always).

 

And no, I don't think he would sign it Cap, even if you asked nicely.

 

Greggy & Mr. Highgrade, mind filling us in on your conversation with him? Bet that was pretty cool (aside from the odorous apt.).

 

[CAP Freak]

Great thread Mac Man. Some real nice conversation. A new thing lately

[greggy]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

 

Not really. I understand he did a convention around 1970 and that it left him with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. I think it also has to do with the philosophy of Objectivism, I understand that Mr. Ditko is a follower. I've started reading on Objectivism recently, and on the surface I don't understand why he wouldn't do scketches or commissions other than it simply doesn't make him happy to do so. Objectivism seems to be about keeping oneself happy and looking after your own needs, I'd think piles of cash from a few Spidey commissions would make a person pretty happy, but his definition is different I guess.

 

I think Objectivism also entails a certain amount of simplification or essentialism; get down to the basics of what one needs and removong one's self from a lot of the material trappings/distractions. A little Eastern in philosophy if my memory serves me (which it doesn't always).

 

And no, I don't think he would sign it Cap, even if you asked nicely.

 

Greggy & Mr. Highgrade, mind filling us in on your conversation with him? Bet that was pretty cool (aside from the odorous apt.).

No, it was hot and humid day and my luggage didn't come with me on the plane. The conversation pretty well went like this....

 

Ditko opens the door and sees Mr Highgrade and has a disgusted look and says, "Oh, not you again"

 

Mr Highgrade introduces me to him and Ditko shakes my hand.

 

Mr Highgrade asks Ditko if he has time to chat and he says no and that he's busy and then closes the door.

 

End of conversation.

[Paratrooper]

The Objectivism Philosophy was created by Ayn Rand. I am also a believer in this philosophy, but it doesn't prevent me with interacting with people. Although it does breed a little haughtiness...bow you peons!

[greggy]

The Objectivism Philosophy was created by Ayn Rand. I am also a believer in this philosophy, but it doesn't prevent me with interacting with people. Although it does breed a little haughtiness...bow you peons!

Only bowing when I'm on my knees?

[CAP Freak]

bail Nobra!

[mr_highgrade]

Why does Ditko never want to sign anything?

 

He swore to only use his powers for good.

Cause he hates collectors like us.

Or he hates comic flippers

 

Not really. I understand he did a convention around 1970 and that it left him with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. I think it also has to do with the philosophy of Objectivism, I understand that Mr. Ditko is a follower. I've started reading on Objectivism recently, and on the surface I don't understand why he wouldn't do scketches or commissions other than it simply doesn't make him happy to do so. Objectivism seems to be about keeping oneself happy and looking after your own needs, I'd think piles of cash from a few Spidey commissions would make a person pretty happy, but his definition is different I guess.

 

I think Objectivism also entails a certain amount of simplification or essentialism; get down to the basics of what one needs and removong one's self from a lot of the material trappings/distractions. A little Eastern in philosophy if my memory serves me (which it doesn't always).

 

And no, I don't think he would sign it Cap, even if you asked nicely.

 

Greggy & Mr. Highgrade, mind filling us in on your conversation with him? Bet that was pretty cool (aside from the odorous apt.).

No, it was hot and humid day and my luggage didn't come with me on the plane. The conversation pretty well went like this....

 

Ditko opens the door and sees Mr Highgrade and has a disgusted look and says, "Oh, not you again"

 

Mr Highgrade introduces me to him and Ditko shakes my hand.

 

Mr Highgrade asks Ditko if he has time to chat and he says no and that he's busy and then closes the door.

 

End of conversation.

 

Priceless!

[Paratrooper]

The Objectivism Philosophy was created by Ayn Rand. I am also a believer in this philosophy, but it doesn't prevent me with interacting with people. Although it does breed a little haughtiness...bow you peons!

Only bowing when I'm on my knees?

 

I just threw up a little

 

[Mac Man]

Wow Greggy... that's kinda anticlimactic. I'm sure you must've been a little disappointed. Still, at least you can say you've met him. Closest I've come is a box full of musty old low-grades bearing copies of his work

 

Only book I read by Ayn Rand was "Anthem" which played nicely against Huxley's "Brave New World." I think I recall enjoying it, but it was about 10 years ago that I read so....