Robot Man Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 5:17 AM, Stronguy said: OK, drop the mike! Wow, a little speechless with this one. A beautiful copy and signature with perfect placement. Stunning. But part of me says, I would never get that copy signed especially on the cover. It’s just too nice. It’s just my singular opinion and I am in no way ramming my opinion down anyone’s throat. When I was way younger, I had Jerry Siegel sign my Superman #9 and Wrightson sign a beautiful House of Mystery #92 on the cover. Have always regretted it a bit. Then, again, I’m an old school geezer and still prefer inside sigs. Larryw7, Joshua33, oakman29 and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 10:25 AM, Robot Man said: OK, drop the mike! Wow, a little speechless with this one. A beautiful copy and signature with perfect placement. Stunning. But part of me says, I would never get that copy signed especially on the cover. It’s just too nice. It’s just my singular opinion and I am in no way ramming my opinion down anyone’s throat. When I was way younger, I had Jerry Siegel sign my Superman #9 and Wrightson sign a beautiful House of Mystery #92 on the cover. Have always regretted it a bit. Then, again, I’m an old school geezer and still prefer inside sigs. It is restored. I had it for 25 years and got stand to sign it at SDCC in 2002 (before he was signing everything under the sun). Alas, I sold it about 5 years ago. Robot Man and oakman29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robot Man Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 I got to meet Woody... Kind of bittersweet. I heard Wally Wood would be at the SDCC in July 1981. This was at the in between location from the El Cortez to the current SD Convention Center. So I brought a few of my favorites at the time. These were two of them. Wally Wood was and still is in my top 5 comic artists from the first time I saw his work in MAD. So no way was I going to miss this opportunity. Saw the line and was going to come back later but stood it out. As I got closer, they he was. When it was my turn, I extended my hand and gushed a bit. He smiled weakly and thanked me. I noticed he didn't look to well, frail and broken and to tell the truth kinda smelled of alcohol. He barely recognized the books I asked him to sign. He looked at this one and said "such a long time ago". I was a little stunned but feel honored to have gotten the chance to thank him. On a funny side note...The Convention Center was on a fairly busy street down town. Me and a couple of my buddies decided to go out for a break and "indulge" in a quick "funny cigarette". We were over on the side by a planter and some big trees enjoying our smoke when 3 police cars pulled up quick on the street right next to us and jumped out of their cars. Busted...no we noticed they were looking past us at the bank behind us. All of a sudden two guys came running out with bags and guns drawn. The cops told them to drop them and they didn't so they dropped them. It happened so fast. There went our "break" and we ran back to the con with our tale. A day I will never forget... Joshua33, Stronguy, cabinboy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 5:35 PM, Robot Man said: I got to meet Woody... Kind of bittersweet. I heard Wally Wood would be at the SDCC in July 1981. This was at the in between location from the El Cortez to the current SD Convention Center. So I brought a few of my favorites at the time. These were two of them. Wally Wood was and still is in my top 5 comic artists from the first time I saw his work in MAD. So no way was I going to miss this opportunity. Saw the line and was going to come back later but stood it out. As I got closer, they he was. When it was my turn, I extended my hand and gushed a bit. He smiled weakly and thanked me. I noticed he didn't look to well, frail and broken and to tell the truth kinda smelled of alcohol. He barely recognized the books I asked him to sign. He looked at this one and said "such a long time ago". I was a little stunned but feel honored to have gotten the chance to thank him. On a funny side note...The Convention Center was on a fairly busy street down town. Me and a couple of my buddies decided to go out for a break and "indulge" in a quick "funny cigarette". We were over on the side by a planter and some big trees enjoying our smoke when 3 police cars pulled up quick on the street right next to us and jumped out of their cars. Busted...no we noticed they were looking past us at the bank behind us. All of a sudden two guys came running out with bags and guns drawn. The cops told them to drop them and they didn't so they dropped them. It happened so fast. There went our "break" and we ran back to the con with our tale. A day I will never forget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR SigS Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 8:25 AM, Robot Man said: ...I’m an old school geezer and still prefer inside sigs. "No" means no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Commissioner Posted September 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) Not old comics or rare by any means, but I met Peter Tomasi at Fan Expo Dallas last weekend and got these signed. Edited September 24, 2021 by The Commissioner Robot Man, ADAMANTIUM, HighVoltage and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR SigS Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I guess these count. Larryw7, The Commissioner, HighVoltage and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Very cool! I remember than Con well. Was just mind blowing to see all those folks together at one time. I got individual book sigs and the MAD book I posted earlier in this thread. I had the distinct honor of sitting at Jack Kamen’s table at the banquet. Probably, best Con I have ever attended. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 10:25 AM, Robot Man said: Then, again, I’m an old school geezer and still prefer inside sigs. Agreed. Signatures belong on the inside of books, not on the front cover, like an animal. Ken Aldred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sorry, here is a sloppy animal signature... It was a crappy copy and I didn't care. Randall Dowling, HighVoltage and Larryw7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robot Man Posted September 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 This was a fun one. Probably 30 years ago, I had a lady vendor at work who one day just happened to mention she was married to Buddy Ebsen. "You are married to Jed Clampet?" just flew out of my mouth! I explained that I was a HUGE fan of The Beverly Hillbillies. Was probably my favorite show as a kid. I had to ask her if he might sign something for me. She said she would do better than that. She said he often rides around with her and would let me know next time she came to my office. A few weeks later she was due to come by so I brought this to work. Sure enough he was waiting in the car for her when we went down stairs. I of course gushed and recounted my favorite episodes. He graciously signed my book and upon my request, gave me one of his patented "Whoo Doggies". What a wonderful guy. And, nobody tells Jed Clampet where to sign! BitterOldMan, cgcsketcherz, Ken Aldred and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexinnih Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 5:35 PM, Robot Man said: I got to meet Woody... Kind of bittersweet. I heard Wally Wood would be at the SDCC in July 1981. This was at the in between location from the El Cortez to the current SD Convention Center. So I brought a few of my favorites at the time. These were two of them. Wally Wood was and still is in my top 5 comic artists from the first time I saw his work in MAD. So no way was I going to miss this opportunity. Saw the line and was going to come back later but stood it out. As I got closer, they he was. When it was my turn, I extended my hand and gushed a bit. He smiled weakly and thanked me. I noticed he didn't look to well, frail and broken and to tell the truth kinda smelled of alcohol. He barely recognized the books I asked him to sign. He looked at this one and said "such a long time ago". I was a little stunned but feel honored to have gotten the chance to thank him. On a funny side note...The Convention Center was on a fairly busy street down town. Me and a couple of my buddies decided to go out for a break and "indulge" in a quick "funny cigarette". We were over on the side by a planter and some big trees enjoying our smoke when 3 police cars pulled up quick on the street right next to us and jumped out of their cars. Busted...no we noticed they were looking past us at the bank behind us. All of a sudden two guys came running out with bags and guns drawn. The cops told them to drop them and they didn't so they dropped them. It happened so fast. There went our "break" and we ran back to the con with our tale. A day I will never forget... That is just beautiful. I wish I had understood more and appreciated the comic creators at the con while growing up in San Diego. I usually got to go one day with a parent and just focused on buying comics. Morganmi, Randall Dowling and Ken Aldred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 7:17 PM, Robot Man said: Sorry, here is a sloppy animal signature... It was a crappy copy and I didn't care. I just saw him yesterday on Columbo as the killer. Was pretty cool to remember ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Axelrod Posted September 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 I think this is my only one, from 1985. Walt Simonson is the best. Ken Aldred, grendelbo, Robot Man and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 7:30 PM, Axelrod said: I think this is my only one, from 1985. Walt Simonson is the best. Such a great signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 3:30 AM, Axelrod said: I think this is my only one, from 1985. Walt Simonson is the best. Easily my favourite creator signature. The dinosaur. HighVoltage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) On 9/27/2021 at 3:30 AM, Randall Dowling said: Agreed. Signatures belong on the inside of books, not on the front cover, like an animal. Certainly my preference. Consistent placement, neat and tidy, rather than untamed and unpredictable. Edited September 28, 2021 by Ken Aldred Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 This is my work in progress, haven't been able to get any more signatures since March of 2019. I am planning on Heroes Con in Charlotte in June 2022. Some of the big names I have gotten are Mark Bagley, Joe Sinnott and Steve McNiven. I have several other personally signed comics including one of my personal favorites X-Faxtor 87 by Peter David and Joe Quesada ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 4:23 AM, Ken Aldred said: Easily my favourite creator signature. The dinosaur. Frank Frazetta is also a beautiful one. Sadly, a guy I never got to. Ken Aldred and HighVoltage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:25 AM, Ducky13 said: This is my work in progress, haven't been able to get any more signatures since March of 2019. I am planning on Heroes Con in Charlotte in June 2022. Some of the big names I have gotten are Mark Bagley, Joe Sinnott and Steve McNiven. I have several other personally signed comics including one of my personal favorites X-Faxtor 87 by Peter David and Joe Quesada That is an Awsome work in progress! One that will never be complete but historically important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
