Comic book actors bringing positive experiences to their community 1 1

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We need an on-going thread like this as such stories need to come up more.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPTV) -- Jonathan Ortiz, 6, and his sister Grace were walking around the Past Present Future Comics store Friday. Jonathan was looking for Incredible Hulk items. That's his hero.

 

Last year, Jonathan battled brain cancer. He watched the Incredible Hulk show from the 1970s and was inspired to be brave just like the Hulk.

 

"I've got a Hulk teddy bear and a Hulk bear that my mommy got me, and then a green Hulk," he said.

 

But in this store, he will find more than toys or a comic book. Jonathan will meet the original Incredible Hulk -- actor Lou Ferrigno.

 

"I know that it means a lot to the kids because now we have three generations of fans. Many people tell me stories on how the Hulk affected their lives, their kids," said Ferrigno. "Everyone of us has a superhero inside of us. It's that connection to superpowers."

 

Jonathan was able to meet his hero because of the effects of the pandemic. Instead of meeting celebrities at a convention, celebrities are greeting fans at comics stores.